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.

when it didn’t feel like that could be possible. She hadn’t changed much her hair was still the same, but it was slightly longer now. Since having the

born it was Elijah who had wanted to name their son after Liam and Scarlett had loved the idea. The children played happily, even Raihana toddled

curiosity and she climbed off her chair. Slowly following the worm into the forest. So enchanted she didn’t even realise she had strayed from the brightly

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

Scarlett pulled away, feeling something poke

She turned away glancing at the kids, her smile fading as her heart began to

began looking. Elijah scanned the trees, trying

pup?” Alejandro said, his rugged voice emotionless and

is she?” He

the forest not

you have stopped her?!” Rafael said as Elijah rushed into the

out there that’s big bad and scary.” He taunted his brother. Rafael’s eyes flashed as he walked over to

you for once get off your

Alejandro’s ears picked up the low hissing of what he had come here for in the first

kids inside.” He said.

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

and Scarlett followed their daughters’ scent, getting deeper and deeper into

“Mama is that you?”

forward. It was then the putrid smell of decay, rotten

won’t get near that thing.” Alejandro said, now stopping in front of them. Elijah growled quietly but Alejandro looked at him, then glanced towards the

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

the hell is he….?’

Only one word described the

Lycan.’ Elijah’s 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 had as a

of Alpha’s?’ Indigo asked, her voice

King 300 years ago…’ Aaron

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

knowing he was just stood there, not knowing what was happening with his child. He tensed hearing

“Mama? Daddy?”

neck knowing it

when the bodies were mainly eaten, he didn’t really think it was rogues… He had tracked it close by and it was the reason he had come. It hadn’t

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.

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

“Mama? Daddy?”

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 had torn it to pieces with one hand. Stepping away from the disgusting mess he turned and walked back towards where her

neck, her

scared. I want mama.” She

who was around, taking Kiara

four had seen him, it was best he had a word with them before he left. He didn’t

——

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

now looked at them, he had just finished telling them how he had shifted at the age of 13. First, they had thought the premature shift was the reason for his odd form but realised it just

cast the man

other words, he’s a freak of nature.” He

is?” Alejandro replied, taking out a cigarette and lighting

said, his words falling on deaf

ever be able to, and a pup who can’t see in the dark? A fucking invalid. Surprising, considering she has two Alpha’s for

the room and Elijah lunged at Alejandro, his fist raised but the younger man gripped his fist not caring that Elijah’s claws dug into

Alejandro said, his eyes flashing as he stared

rolled off him and Elijah felt his wolf fight him. He gritted his teeth wrenching his hand free. “At least she has the two of you to take care of her because