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.

possible. She hadn’t changed much her hair

had been 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

a glow-worm on the ground. Her eyes widened in 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

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

a few moments later and Scarlett pulled away,

front making him smirk. She turned away glancing at the kids, her smile

turned to them as everyone began looking.

emotionless

is she?”

went into the forest

said as Elijah rushed

there’s anything out there that’s big bad and scary.” He taunted his brother. Rafael’s eyes flashed

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

up the low hissing of what he had come

inside.” He said.

Alejandro ran into the forest at a speed that left the rest in

scent, getting deeper and deeper into

“Mama is that you?”

froze as they slowed down, padding forward. It was then the putrid smell of decay, rotten

said, now stopping in front of them. Elijah growled quietly but Alejandro looked at him, then glanced

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

hell is he….?’ Indigo

described the thing

all made sense. The killings back in the forest that time… Alpha Daniel’s odd murder… The speed and

Indigo

King 300 years ago…’ Aaron said through the

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

and cold knowing he was just stood there, not knowing what was happening with

“Mama? Daddy?”

rubbed her neck knowing it was hard for her to just stand

been searching for this thing. However, when the bodies were mainly eaten, he

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

said about her

“Mama? Daddy?”

frowned, he had one chance, or she was dead. He rushed out 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

to his neck, her body

I want mama.” She

didn’t say anything. Just then Scarlett 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, taking Kiara into her arms and soothing the terrified child. Elijah growled warning Aaron and Alejandro not to look. Alejandro mentally rolled his eyes. The man was

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

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the children had been put to bed. The adults had got dressed and Scarlett had given Kiara a bath before settling her down with a cup of hot

the age of 13. First, they had thought the premature shift was the reason for his odd form but realised it

comment made Elijah cast the man

in other words, he’s a freak of

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

of kids Alejandro…” Rafael said, his words falling on deaf ears. Elijah growled at him,

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. Surprising, considering she has two Alpha’s

growls tore through 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

eyes flashing as he stared into Elijah’s

off him and Elijah felt his wolf fight him. He gritted his teeth wrenching his hand free. “At least she has the