Elijah’s mark was only now beginning to heal and he whistled as Scarlett’s arm was left with just blood, the wound gone. “Wow…” He said. He knew she healed fast but that... No wonder she had said to him the first time he had licked her wound that she’d heal, that wound had been deep but he hadn’t thought much of it. Jessica gasped in horror grabbing Scarlett’s shoulders as she stared into her eyes, a sickening through crossed her mind. “How long have you healed so fast?” She whispered. Scarlett looked into her mothers’ eyes, that was one truth she wasn’t ready to share yet… “When I-” “Since she was a child.” Elijah said, his eyes looking into Jessica’s who staggered back breaking into sobs. Scarlett glared at Elijah who simply shook his head. “She needs to know… You can’t keep fighting the world alone.” He added quietly, his words struck a chord within her and she frowned. “I am alone now. I ‘was’ alone and I always have been.” She said icily.

“E-Elijah?” Fiona’s voice came, Scarlett tried to turn her head but his grip on her hair was firm. “Stop..” She whispered but Elijah didn’t seem bothered or he just didn’t care as he began pounding in and out of her painfully, yet the pleasure that accompanied it made her want to scream out. She bit her lip trying to stop herself as he bent down, his lips brushing her ear. “Don’t hold those pretty sounds back or I’ll go rougher kitten.” He whispered. “Baby, she’s outside- Ah!” She yelped as he gave her ass a sharp spank. Elijah smirked letting go of her hair, he wrapped his hand around her throat pulling her up against him, his teeth grazing her ear. “Then let her hear how much fun we’re having.” He whispered, his canines grazing her neck just below her ear making her whimper. His other hand was now grabbing her boob, squeezing it between his large hand. A salacious moan escaped her as he pounded into her, her moans now accompanied by Elijah’s own gro

Two days had passed since that conversation. Elijah and Jackson were at odds. Although they were working on gathering their allies, the tension between them was strong. Jackson wasn’t completely himself with Scarlett either, much to her dismay. However, she knew he needed time and she respected that, he treated her like his own ever since she came to this town.   The weather was cooler today, the sun warming her skin soothingly. She turned in Elijah’s arms, looking at his sleeping face, he truly was handsome. She brushed her fingers over his brow when his eyes opened, still clinging to sleep.   “Go to sleep kitten, it's too early.” He mumbled, his voice thicker than usual only making her core clench. He really made her want him every second of every day.   “Hmm it is but I think I’m ready to go to training with you. To take part with the rest of the pack.” She said quietly, making his eyes widen, all trace of sleep gone.

Their reactions were polar opposites. Liam looked as if he had just been hit with a sledgehammer and Aaron looked stunned. Liam looked away first, a frown crossing his face. His fists clenched as he took a deep calming breath, his eyes flickering as his wolf's anger surfaced mixed with his own. It hurt. It hurt a lot. How could one of his best friends love the woman he had loved for so long? It had never been a secret, sure he never stated it much, but she was the only one he had ever wanted. In fact, he had wished for the blood moon to come sooner so he could know if she was his mate… She could still be his mate… Elijah watched them both. Aaron was still trying to comprehend his words, running his fingers through his hair repeatedly. Trying to form a sentence but only resulting in spluttering and stopping. It was Liam’s reaction however that made his stomach turn a little, not missing the betrayal, pain or confusion that was rolling off Liam so obviously. “What the

The days had flown by and although it felt like ages for the Blood Moon to come closer, at the same time there was a lot to do. With their planning of the attack on Zidane’s pack, they were kept occupied and Scarlett was grateful for it. Jackson was the same and although he didn’t lash out at Scarlett as he did with Elijah, he wasn’t the way he used to be, still not able to understand their relationship nor expect it. Luckily Jessica and Indigo were a lot better and to Scarlett’s surprise, she learned that Indigo knew from the time she had seen them in the bathroom. This had shocked Scarlett greatly, but she appreciated Indigo not making it harder for her, not knowing Elijah had warned her not to. Rumours were spreading that there was a woman in Elijah’s life, or that he was having a forbidden relationship with a mated she-wolf, none however came close to the truth. Apart from a snarky comment from Keira at one point about their newly found friendship no one else seemed to s