Chapter43　In The End

Scarlett whimpered, the burning pain that wracked her body paired with her core throbbing

was something she never wanted to experience. She didn’t understand how she could go into heat.

Yes, she was marked but she had sex with Elijah countless times. She sunk deeper into the water

trying to remember her lessons about it. All wolves experienced heat unless they complete the

mating. She felt disgusted, that was never going to happen, and she knew her father would

probably have let any male have his fun if she was at his pack.

She hated this, it was unfair how it was the women who went through so much. Stupid Alphas,

stupid men. She wondered why she wasn't interested in women - women were more

compassionate, more understanding. She swore as pain wracked her body once again.

“Oh fuck.” She breathed, reaching down in the water she parted her legs letting her finger find

her clit and begun rubbing circles on it. It wasn't enough, in fact, it did nothing to ease the pain. She

yelled in frustration when she heard the front door open quietly, she quickly pushed her shirt down

expecting Amelia to enter at any moment.

The heat was licking her blistering skin and she needed more ice.

“Please hurry grandma.” She called out, trying to sit up when another jarring pain racked her

body. Through the haze of pain, she wondered why the footsteps sounded different. She could

recognise Amelia's footsteps anywhere - brisk and light...

She groaned in pain not noticing that someone had already entered the bathroom until she felt

the intense gaze on her and a low growl. It was only then the scent of the person behind her hit her,

and her heart sank.

Why was he here? Her heart thudded as she turned her head. There he stood, completely

naked, and to Scarlett's disgust, his manhood stood rock hard. His eyes dark, showing his wolf had

surfaced.

“You're fucking hot... and clearly a woman...” He said smirking as he approached. Her

intoxicating scent only adding to the desire he had for her. He hated her and wanted her all at the

same time...

“Stay away!” She growled, her Alpha aura emitting off her but right now the scent of her heart

overrode the power of her aura. Hank frowned at her, his gaze not leaving her body that was

practically on display, the white shirt now see-through. The smell of her arousal was heavenly and all

he wanted was to take her right there.

“I can help you.” He said reaching in the water, his hand trailing between her legs leaving

pleasurable tingles mixed with disgust. Her body wanted a release but her mind and soul would

never allow it.

“Don’t touch me!” Scarlett shouted, knocking his hand back. She jumped up, staggering out of

the bathtub. The bounce of her ample behind only made Hank more excited, what male didn't enjoy

the chase.

"What, going to wait for your sick brother to come fuck you?"

“He is not my brother!” Scarlett snapped, falling to her knees as another shooting pain rushed

through her, her pussy throbbing painfully. She needed Elijah... she needed him now. She couldn't

control her body and this pain; it was messing with her sanity and she needed to get away from

everyone.

Hank grabbed her arm painfully. “Then how about this. Give me one fucking night and I won't

ever tell anyone about the two of you. I have pictures princess, I can ruin him and I'm sure you don't

want the Alpha’s reputation ruined.” He hissed.

The word “princess’ triggered the memories of her father's abuse within her, remembering how

he used to call her that. She looked into Hanks crazed lust-filled eyes and shook her head.

“I'm not fucking stupid, Elijah couldn't care less about his reputation, he would be more hurt

with me giving in to your fucking demands.” She snapped, taking the moment to kick him across his

head. He grabbed her ankle, the pain she was in slowed her down but she was still strong, he licked

his lips seeing her smooth lower region.

“Fine then... We'll just do this the hard way.” He said, grabbing her head. He snapped it to the

side, making her fall unconscious to the ground. His eyes burned with sick desire as he looked at

her body. He pushed her to lie down when he paused.

“Not here.... Amelia might return at any moment.’ He thought shifting into his wolf. He dragged

Scarlett onto his back and ran from the house. He was so happy he had followed Scarlett, when he

had seen her break down and shift after seeing Fiona and Elijah hugging. Her intoxicating scent,

excitement, and anticipation of what he planned to do fuelled him to go faster and deeper into the

woods...

Elijah rushed inside, straight to the bathroom. Scarlett's scent was still strong, but he wasn't

sure how long she had been gone, the second scent was very subtle. Amelia was pale as she looked

around the bathroom.

“She.... wasn't gone long! I didn’t sense anyone around here!” She said, her heart thudding in

her chest, worry for Scarlett clear in her voice. Elijah growled.

“He's the best fucking tracker and spy in this fucking pack... He knows how to keep himself

hidden...’ He said through the mind link. “Fuck I should have taken care of this when he snuck into

our back yard..." He thought. Turning he ran from the cottage, picking up Scarlett's scent, worry

consumed him as he directed his men his location and to follow him. He tried to mind link Hank

once again but he had blocked him out, confirming something was terribly wrong...

“Please be ok Red..." He thought. If anything happened to her, he would never forgive himself.

He had never felt so worried before, so scared, even when his mother had been killed by that rogue

and he had stood his ground ready to fight him off... He had never felt so useless. He was an Alpha

but right now he felt helpless, useless and pathetic. He should never have left her alone, not even

for a minute. He vowed after tonight, he would never let her out of his sight.

His paws barely hit the forest floor, his golden-brown fur a blur in the night as he followed her

scent. Each second that passed tugged at his heart, his wolf was in pain. He could feel his usual

strong will crumble and it fucking confused the hell out of Elijah but at the same time, he was proud

his wolf loved Scarlett just as much as he did.

“Just be ok for me kitten, I swear I'll never hurt you again.’ He felt a strange stinging in his eyes,

realising he was near tears. He, a fucking Alpha, was terrified and it was then he realised just how

strong and weak love could make a person... He did love her, more than life itself. He didn't know

about the goddess’s plans, nor had he ever prayed to her, but at that moment he prayed to her to

protect Scarlett, even if it meant she asked a price of him, he would pay it. As long as his queen was

ok...

He didn't even pay attention to the other wolves who had now joined him, one of the trackers

taking the lead guiding the rest towards the scent...

Scarlett awoke with a groan when she felt her body being tossed to the ground. She opened

her eyes, quickly scanning her surroundings. They were in a cave, one she recognised was just

outside of pack territory.

The scent of her arousal and heat was strong in the air, dangerously adding to the insanity of

the wolf before her. She watched Hank transform as she got to her feet tensing, he came towards

her with a cold smirk on his face.

“Now how about we get this over with.” He said licking his lips. She growled threateningly,

shoving him away but her strength was clearly a lot less than his. He chuckled “Oh come on we both

know you're a little whore... let's see what you can do with those pretty lips of yours...”

"I'll fucking bite you!" She spat.

He grabbed her by her neck, as Scarlett bought her knee up ready to kick him he had already

anticipated her move, slamming her against the wall and sending an added blast of pain through

her head. His other hand grabbing the knee she was about to kick him with and slammed it against

the wall. He held it there, pressing himself between her now parted legs. His fingers brushing her

core before he licked them, making her struggle fruitlessly.

“Let me go!” She shouted, using her hands to shove him away. She couldn't even extend her

claws, the pain had weakened her considerably. Her nails dug into his skin tearing his chest but it

wasn't enough damage to make him let her go, he squeezed her throat slamming her head against

the wall again.

“Bitch! Don't fucking shout at me! Why the fuck do you act like I repulse you?!” He hissed, hate

and resentment clear in his eyes as he smashes his lips brutally against hers, kissing her roughly. She

felt sick, frustrated and angry. She bit his lip viciously making him hiss and move back, spitting the

blood in her face before he slammed her head against the wall again making her vision spin. “You

fucking bitch! Don't make this harder for yourselft Don't you get it?! No one will find you here! Your

fucking Alpha was too busy taking care of my sister, but look he’s not here to protect his own little

whore. Shows how much you meant to him.”

His words cut her deeper than any physical pain ever could, slicing into her like a knife coated

with chillies and wolfsbane. The pain from her heart was nothing compared to the one that his

words had inflicted upon her, and it was in that moment she realised she truly was alone. No one

would come to protect her, whether it was the little Scarlett or the strong Scarlett. In the end it

didn’t matter, she was left to fend for herself. There was no such thing as a knight in shining armour

who would come to save her.

He pressed himself against her, groaning in pleasure when he felt his cock against her hot core.

She felt repulsed, dirty and disgusted as she tried to free her hands that were trapped between their

chests. She would not allow anyone to abuse her, not anymore. Her rage and anger burned through

her pain, a surge of adrenaline fuelling her.

“It doesn't matter even if I have no one, I have myself and that's all that I need.” Her words were

soft and calm like a passing breeze, but the fury in her silver eyes burned hotter than the deepest

pits of hell, summoning all the strength she could muster to pull free...0000