Her Forbidden Alpha

Chapter77　Epilogue

5 YEARS LATER

“Oh, come on Elijah! You have to wear it!” Rafael said holding up the shiny pink unicorn party hat. Elijah glared at his friend.

“I wouldn’t be caught dead in that.” He said.

“It’s Raihana’s birthday. Come on, she’s going to cry if you don’t.”

Elijah raised an eyebrow. “She’s 2. I don’t think she’ll even care.”

From across the garden, Scarlett and Maria exchanged looks.

“Them two argue too much…” Maria said as she arranged the sandwich platter and set it down.

“Bromance at its finest!” Indigo called as she walked out from the Villa.

It was Rafael’s second child’s birthday and he had rented a villa for some of their friends.

“Look she’s not wearing one…” Elijah said, giving Rafael a look as he pointed at Indigo.

“Ok fine… You and Alejandro are such party poopers…” He grumbled glancing at his brother, who to be honest he was shocked he had even come for the party. The rest had come the day before but Alejandro had only turned up 10 minutes ago.

The 20-year-old sat on the ground away from the area they had lit up with solar-powered lanterns and fairy lights, busy scrolling through his phone. Rafael’s smile vanished as he watched him, concerned. It had been 7 years since they had discovered what he was. 7 years of worrying for his safety but as the years went by, he realised it wasn’t Alejandro who needed protection.

The younger man now looked up, his dark cold eyes meeting his brother’s warm ones, but before either could say anything the sound of children’s laughter and excitement filled the air. The doors opened and out poured the gang of children.

At the front were Liam and Rayhan. Both boys racing dangerously fast towards their dads.

“I won!” Liam said grabbing Elijah’s leg.

“No, I did!” Rayhan retorted. Rafael sighed.

“I think it was a draw. Don’t you agree Elijah?”

“Yeah maybe.” Elijah said, earning a frown from Scarlett from across the room. He winked at her and she rolled her eyes looking away. Rayhan was only a week younger than their twins who were 4. Monica and Aarons son Damon who had turned 5 a month ago strolled out lazily, staring at the moon that now peeked out from behind the trees. Rafael’s Beta’s family was also there. The boys ran off joining the rest.

Whilst one child stood on the steps not moving, her soft sandy blonde hair framed her face as she looked out into the brightly lit garden.

Elijah’s smile faded as he walked over to his daughter Kiara, concern clear on his face. Unlike her headstrong brother, she was the opposite. He crouched down looking into her eyes that were a mix of both his and Scarlett’s; a sage green with a bright blue ring. He cupped her face and she gave him the purest smile he had ever seen.

“What’s wrong cutie patootie?” He asked softly. “Can you see alright?”

She nodded. “I can see all this daddy.” She said pointing to the brightly lit area. Elijah smiled kissing her forehead.

“That’s good.”

His heart aching a little. He scooped her up in his arm kissing her cheeks. He’d always be there to take care of her.

The party was in full swing. Music played loudly and the children were having a blast. Elijah pulled Scarlett onto the dance floor.

“Come on kitten, one dance.” He said, gripping her hips and pressing her firmly against him. His lips meeting hers in a passionate kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.

It had been nearly 6 years since they had fallen in love, found out they were mates and had gotten married just over 3 years ago.

each other a little more, even when it didn’t feel like that could be possible. She hadn’t changed much her hair was still

had wanted to name their son after Liam and Scarlett had

a cake pop. Her large eyes spotting a glow-worm on the ground. Her eyes widened in curiosity and she climbed

when he saw one of the pups going into the forest, about to look away when he noticed she seem to be limping slightly. He raised an eyebrow taking in her sandy blond hair, Elijah’s kid? Probably… He went back to his phone after a glance at her parents, both literally making out on the dance floor. He shook his head. Why have kids if you couldn’t manage them? Their loss. He had come here for a reason and

and Scarlett

ran over his front making him smirk. She turned away glancing at the kids, her smile fading as her heart began

turned to them as everyone began looking.

defected pup?” Alejandro said, his rugged voice emotionless and cold.

is she?”

into the forest not

said as Elijah

out there that’s big bad and

once get off your fucking throne and think that we’re talking about an innocent child?!” He shouted, motioning his Beta

what he had come here for in the first place. His eyes widened slightly, turning towards the

kids inside.” He

forest nodded, his face paling. Alejandro ran into the forest at a speed that left the rest

followed their daughters’ scent, getting deeper and deeper into the forest when they heard her

“Mama is that you?”

the putrid smell of decay, rotten eggs and

Alejandro said, now stopping in front of them. Elijah growled quietly but Alejandro looked at him, then glanced towards the darkness behind him. “I’ll bring

To their shock he didn’t shift into a normal wolf, but a beast. Extremely tall and muscular, he still stood on two legs. A mix of a wolf and a man. Black fur covered his muscled body, his face looked like a werewolf from a horror movie. He looked at them for a second, his red eyes

the hell is he….?’ Indigo

spoke. Only one word described the thing

voice sounded shocked. He didn’t move. It all made sense. The killings back in the forest that time… Alpha Daniel’s odd murder… The speed and strength he always

of Alpha’s?’ Indigo asked, her voice

one in existence since the Lycan King 300 years ago…’ Aaron said through

go?’ Scarlett asked after a moment, her heart racing in fear for

said, his tone clipped and cold knowing he was just stood there, not knowing what was

“Mama? Daddy?”

neck knowing it was hard for her

had been put down to rogue attacks, he had been searching for this thing. However, when the bodies were mainly eaten, he didn’t really think it was rogues… He had tracked it close by and

went by old lore it was a vampire-like creature that only came out at night and feasted on children and foetuses. Nothing of the sort had been heard of for hundreds of years. But he existed, what’s

little doll-like child holding her hands out, remembering what Rafael said about her not being able to see. She giggled sensing the creature move closer to

“Mama? Daddy?”

just as the creature lurched forward, hissing loudly. Its long tongue extended. Kiara screamed in terror realising it was not her parents. Just as Alejandro slammed it across the field, scooping Kiara into his arms growling dangerously at the creature who hissed and lurched itself at him. In a few seconds, he

neck, her body shaking

I want mama.”

the sounds. Relieved to see a shaken but otherwise ok Kiara. Scarlett shifted not caring who was around, taking

to know what it was. Since these four had seen him, it was best he had a word with them before he left. He didn’t give a shit about anyone’s questioning but right now, he needed his identity to be kept secret. He

——

got dressed and Scarlett had given Kiara a bath before settling her down with a cup of hot milk on the

the age of 13. First, they had thought the premature shift was the reason for his odd form but realised it just became more and more beast-like. The man was about 6 foot 6 but his Lycan form was well over 7 feet. He was faster, stronger and had a stronger sense of smell than

comment made Elijah cast the

words, he’s a

is?” Alejandro replied, taking out

falling on deaf ears. Elijah growled at him,

A wolf who can’t walk properly, doubt she’ll ever be able to, and a pup who can’t see in the dark? A fucking invalid.

and Elijah lunged at Alejandro, his fist raised but the younger man gripped his fist

flashing as

wrenching his hand free. “At least she has the two of you to take care of her because life’s going to be