Her Forbidden Alpha

Chapter17　Lunch with A Monster

Scarlett looked up in shock, never had she felt such power rolling off Elijah as she did just now. It was like a tidal wave had just hit her with full force, emanating from him in waves. Although her mind was screaming at her to put some distance between them, her instincts were telling her differently, she knew from the calmness within her that her wolf felt safe with him too.

She turned her attention back to the monster before her. Zidane Malone – Alpha of the Desert Storm Pack… the cold-hearted beast who was meant to be her father…

He was the first to look away from Elijah, neither males reigned in their power and it was clear from the other wolves around Zidane that they were being affected by it.

“Scarlett… it’s been years, won’t you greet your father?” He said, despite the ever so casual remark, there was nothing normal about it. His eyes looked murderous and the chilling tone to his voice screamed danger.

“I don’t see anyone around worthy of being called my father… let’s cut to the chase, why did you send your men to track me down?” Scarlett asked, her voice cold but compared to her fathers it sounded like a welcoming melody.

“You’re the future heir of this pack… of course I would come to search for you.” He stepped closer and Elijah growled warningly.

“You wanted me dead, don’t give me this bullshit, cut to it Zidane.” Scarlett spat, not caring for respect. The other wolves visibly paled seeing her blatant disrespect and Elijah secretly smirked. He liked her confidence.

Zidane said nothing, eyeing the young woman before him. He did not care for her, he hated the fact she was not born a male, however he needed to know if the prophecy was correct… Was there really something special about her? If it was then he would keep her by his side…

“Let’s talk over lunch.” He said coldly.

“I wouldn’t eat anything served by you.” Scarlett replied, “If we’re talking it’s here.”

Zidane frowned, his eyes turning a dark forest green and a threatening growl came from his throat. “Do not push me you little wench, I’m the alpha here. This is my land and if I wanted you dead you would be dead already.” He hissed.

“We came here, so don’t fucking mess around and tell us what you want with her. You’re clearly healthy and young enough to run your pack. What do you really want?” Elijah spoke, his power clear in his tone. Zidane’s dark eyes flashed glaring at him.

“This is between me and her, stay out of it.”

“He’s my alpha, he has every right to speak.” Scarlett shot back.

Zidane growled “I’m your Alpha!” He thundered stepping towards her, his claws and canines elongated. Scarlett smirked bitterly. He was still the psychotic maniac he had always been, simply hidden behind a mask.

One of the men stepped forward, he seemed familiar but Scarlett couldn’t place him.

“Scarlett… I understand you do not wish to be here, however, please listen to the alpha, he only wishes to talk.” He said, his voice was calm but neither she nor Elijah missed the plea in his eyes.

Zidane’s eyes flashed as he turned.

“Never. Interrupt. Me!” He hissed, advancing on the man who had spoken. The man bowed his head as if he knew what was to come.

“Fine! We’ll come.” Scarlett said stopping Zidane in his tracks. A cold smirk crossed his face as he looked her over then at Elijah.

Without another word he began walking off the way he came. The six wolves waited for Scarlett and Elijah to begin walking before enclosing them in a semi-circle. Elijah’s power making them feel uncomfortable.

Elijah’s voice came in her

linked back, heaving a sigh. This was going

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and his Beta Cade in a place that had once been her home. The mansion had not changed too much. She could see the renovations, the upgrades, but it was still

still treated with respect. Yes, they worked for the higher ranked wolves doing the chores and tending to their own fields of crops and produce but they were paid for their services, involved in all pack events and treated with respect. It was clear things had gotten worse here. Where her mother used to treat them with kindness despite her father’s manic ways, they were now seemingly treated worse than

and hope. She seemed familiar too… but once again Scarlett could not put a name to the face. She had buried every memory she had of this place and she felt a bit guilty for forgetting even those who

hissed throwing his steak knife at her, Scarlett caught it between two fingers, her eyes flashing. The young she-wolf scurried

in my presence.” She hissed placing the knife down. Elijah watched her a feeling of dread

eyes set on Scarlett. Cade

placed a hand on her thigh, stroking it gently trying to calm her. So far, she had not displayed her alpha aura, something he wanted to keep up. He was sure if Zidane knew there was something special about Scarlett, he would not let her leave so

you want to see her for? We’re here… so tell us.” Elijah said as Zidane began helping himself to some steak and potatoes. The rest followed suit; the food came from the same platter, so they trusted it enough. Although Elijah

this will be yours, it is all I want. I send this useless

my uselessness Alpha.” Cade said bowing his

a lot more going on here than I was expecting…’ Elijah mind linked

not her duty to protect them? With the growing guilt consuming her, she

will stay for a short time but I have no interest in being your heir.” She said, making Elijah look at her sharply.

eyes glinting coldly. He stood

linked. Elijah gave a curt nod. Cade stood

rooms… I appreciate you coming here, but you shouldn’t have…”

who showed up and told me he was looking for

know the

you not pass my message on?” Elijah asked,

pack would have been dead by now.” He said, Elijah

underestimate us.” He

the reason he wants me here?” Scarlett asked. Cade looked down at her thinking

missing the way Cade’s eyes did a quick trail over her

you can stay in this room Scarlett and the alpha can have

blush, his hand snaking around her waist

“You two… together?”

growled, making Scarlett’s heart skip a beat. Her core throbbing when he pulled her

alpha, once his mate came along he would

did say I’ll stay around to get to know the pack…” Scarlett said, not

said looking into her green eyes, wondering if she remembered anything from

could not say the same. Being back here threw her brain into turmoil

stepped into the room. Elijah shut it in Cade’s

running a hand through his

him crazy, she tugged at his hair

letting go of her breasts. He took hold of