Her Forbidden Alpha
Chapter51　This Love Between Us

Elijah’s mark was only now beginning to heal, and he whistled as Scarlett's arm was left withjust blood, the wound gone.

“Wow...” He said. He knew she healed fast but that... No wonder she had said to him the firsttime he had licked her wound that she'd heal, that wound had been deep, but he hadn't thoughtmuch of it.

Jessica gasped in horror grabbing Scarlett's shoulders as she stared into her eyes, a sickeningthrough crossed her mind.

“How long have you healed so fast?” She whispered. Scarlett looked into her mothers’ eyes,that was one truth she wasn't ready to share yet... “When I-"

“Since she was a child.” Elijah said, his eyes looking into Jessica's who staggered back breakinginto sobs. Scarlett glared at Elijah who simply shook his head. “She needs to know... You can't keepfighting the world alone.” He added quietly, his words struck a chord within her and she frowned.

“I am alone now. I “was’ alone and I always have been.” She said icily. Her words hurt bothherself and Elijah, she saw the raw pain in his blue orbs, her words only further upset Jessica as well.

Amelia led the woman to the far corner of the room, the pieces of the puzzles falling into place.Scarlett now looked at everyone who seemed too shocked to say anything, a murmur of whisperscrossed the room.

“You won't replace a wound on me because I heal fast. Yes Hank threw me around like a doll butno bruise is going to remain on my body long enough to be shown as proof. If that medical file andthose fives accounts weren't enough proof, then this should be enough...” She said quietly. Theroom was silent, she looked around seeing the sadness, disappointment and guilt on the faces ofthe men and the look of pride on Elijah’s face. Something about the look in his eyes made herstomach flutter like crazy.

“So, we will concede... Hank Williamson was killed in self-defence due to his attempted crime.He will not be given a proper burial, you can do what you wish with his filthy body.” Elijah saidglaring at Hanks father. Jackson gave a curt nod.

“At least let us bury him properly.” Fiona now spoke, her hazel eyes full of sadness. She lookedat Scarlett coming over. “Please Scarlett?”

Scarlett frowned coldly at her before looking away. Fiona turned her doe eyes to Elijah andScarlett shook her head about to walk off. The meeting was done, she wasn't needed here butbefore she could even take two steps Elijah grabbed her wrist.

“You promised to talk.” He said quietly. Fiona was about to touch him when he growled at her.“Back off Fiona! He will not be allowed a proper burial, my word is final. Learn your fucking place orI won't mind throwing you out of the pack!” Saying no more he led Scarlett from the room, leavinga devastated Fiona behind.

“Elijah!” Scarlett said wanting him to stop, he simply turned and lifted her bridal style makingher heart race, heading upstairs. “Where are you going?!”

“To my office sweetheart.” He said, his eyes glinting. She frowned at him.

“Don't manhandle me..."

His smirk vanished and he lowered her to the ground not wanting to trigger any bad memory.She hid her smile; he really was sweet... but sweet wasn't enough. He had blown Fiona offdownstairs but the moment Scarlett wasn't around, she would be right there stuck to his sideannoyingly... He entered the room, his hold on her gentle. Closing the door he locked it and turnedto her, she turned away from him walking to the window.

“What did you want to talk about?” She said simply.

“A few things... Can you please at least look at me?” He asked walking over to her. Her heartskipped a beat, realising he was stood right behind her. The heat from his body against her, shesighed and turned, crossing her arms over her chest. He led her to the desk and sat down, lifting heronto the desk in front of him. Looking up at her, his hands on her thighs.

“Make it quick.” She said, looking into those eyes she loved.

“I should have been there by your side and there's no excuse for it. I failed you..." He said,seeing the flicker of pain in her eyes. He took her hands, not caring about the blood that coated oneof them. He kissed them both softly. “I know you think you're alone and when you neededsomeone, there wasn't anyone there. Whether it was with your father... Hank... you're the one who'ssuffered so fucking much, whilst all I did... Was make empty promises... Promises I truly meant, butcouldn't keep...”

He looked down and Scarlett felt her heartache. She could see the slight tremble in the Alpha’shands, wanting to pull him to her chest and run her fingers through his glossy brown locks. To tellhim it's ok. Why did he always break her resolve? She didn’t move towards him, despite the crushingpain in her heart wanting to tell him it wasn't his fault.

“You didn’t mean to let me down... I just...” She sighed looking away towards the window. “Ithought he'd succeed... I really thought you'd come... and then I realised I only had myself... That it'sonly girls like Fiona who get the knights...” She trailed off, her eyes stinging. She swallowed trying tofight her tears back, her hair shielded her face as she didn't want to look at him. Her words cutthrough him, guilt and regret searing his very soul. He stood up pulling her into his chest.

“I'm sorry... I'm sorry Red, so fucking sorry... I should have been there for you, with you. Pleasegive me one last chance to prove myself...” He whispered, his voice thick with emotion. He movedback slightly cupping her face, his own emotions only causing havoc within him, seeing the tears inher eyes. “I love you and only you... I wish I never comforted her... I only did my duty as the Alpha.You're the only one for me kitten... Please...” His coarse thumbs caressed her cheeks. Placing achaste kiss to her forehead. “The goddess made you strong because you're one hell of a fighter...”

No longer able to hold her tears back she closed her eyes letting them stream down her face.“I'm always the one left to fend for myself.” She whispered. “I can't do this, I can’t rely on someonewho may not even be there when I need them.”

She knew he had saved her from her father and he had taken a bullet for her... His heart achedhearing those words, he had broken her trust so badly that she was too scared to believe in him. Hewent down on his knees, his head level to her chest as he looked up at her pulling her foreheaddown to his

“Then what if I need you... to continue living in this fucking world. Without you there's nothingto live for, I need you kitten, more than anything...” He said, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.Her determination broke at his words, a sob leaving her body. Why were they so lost, so close, yetso far?

He buried his head against her stomach. She parted her legs, letting him pull her close, closingher eyes another sob left her lips as she wrapped her arms around his head, crying into his hair.

This love... It scared her so much, yet at the same time she had never felt so many emotions asshe did when she was with him. Never had she been so happy, content and complete. How couldshe let her walls down when he had already ripped them down and made his way in no matter howhard she tried to keep him out?

The lovers remained there, simply holding each other in their embrace. The sun shone throughthe window, warming their skin. Two souls so different, like the sun and moon. Yet they fittedtogether like two halves of a whole. Their bond was so strong neither felt the need for a mate bond.

His hands never left her, massaging and stroking her back comfortingly. She may not have seenit but he had been there for her so much more than she realised, doing all those small things hewould never have done for anyone. From a man that did not believe in love, she had destroyed allhis thoughts and made him a believer. He had made her face her inner demons. She needed him asmuch as he needed her and only then would she feel truly complete.

Only when Scarlett had stopped crying did Elijah stop stroking her back and moved back,looking into her beautiful soft green eyes, brushing away her tears.

“What else did you want to talk about?” She asked softly, he didn’t know where they stood buthe would trust in their love and just go with it. He knew she cared even if she hadn't said she lovedhim...

“About initiating you back into the pack, it's been too long Scarlett. If you had your mind link...things could have been different.” He whispered. She looked away knowing there was truth in that,but her eyes burned with determination.

“I'm sorry, but I won't be joining this pack again...”