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.

passing day felt like they loved 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 the same, but it was slightly longer now.

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

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 lit

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 unless that reason showed up, he had

a few moments later and Scarlett pulled away, feeling something poke

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

turned to them as everyone began looking. Elijah scanned the trees, trying to

Alejandro said, his rugged voice emotionless and cold. Elijah’s eyes flashed at the

she?”

the forest not

have stopped her?!” Rafael said as Elijah rushed

and scary.” He taunted his

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

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

the kids inside.” He

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

followed their daughters’ scent, getting deeper and deeper into the forest

“Mama is that you?”

froze as they slowed down, padding 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

and a man. Black fur covered his muscled body,

the hell is he….?’ Indigo said

one word described the

didn’t move. It all made sense. The killings back in the forest that time… Alpha Daniel’s odd murder…

of Alpha’s?’ Indigo asked,

Lycan King 300 years ago…’ Aaron said through the link. No one

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

capable.’ Elijah said, his tone clipped and cold knowing he was just stood there, not knowing what was happening with his child. He tensed hearing her faint laugh

“Mama? Daddy?”

neck knowing it was hard for

moved as fast as possible. Ever since the odd deaths of pups and pregnant women that 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 it was the reason he had come. It hadn’t been for the

children and foetuses. Nothing of the sort had been heard of for hundreds of years. But he existed, what’s to

what Rafael said about her

“Mama? Daddy?”

scooping Kiara into

neck,

I want mama.”

and Elijah burst from the trees having heard the sounds. Relieved to see a shaken but otherwise ok Kiara. Scarlett shifted not caring who was around,

knew Rafael wouldn’t stop harassing him 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 had plans, but they would take

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been put to bed. The adults had got dressed and Scarlett had given Kiara a bath before settling her

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 became more and more beast-like. The man was about 6 foot

comment made Elijah cast the man

a freak

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

on deaf ears. Elijah growled at him, daring him to insult Kiara

a pup who can’t see in the dark? A fucking

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

eyes flashing as he stared into Elijah’s darkened ones. “Back.

fight him. He gritted his teeth wrenching his hand free. “At least she has the two of you to take care of her because life’s going to be fucking shit for her.