Chapter48　Her Stubborn Will

Two days had passed since Scarlett’s heat and Elijah never left her side. Jessica, Amelia or

Indigo would pass them food or ice but Elijah not even for a moment took a break. He held her in

his arms, even when she would fall asleep from exhaustion he stayed with her, soothingly caressing

her skin, kissing her shoulders and neck.

The pain increased each day and she came to a point she wasn't even able to talk, too out of it

to focus, but one thing she stuck to was refusing him. Although the rejection hurt brutally Elijah

remained strong, even though it clearly meant she had emotionally shut him out.

The heat lasted for three full days and with each one that had gone, seeing her in so much pain

terrified and hurt Elijah.

Before she had fallen asleep on the second day, she made him promise to not fuck her even if

she asked for it. He agreed although he kept his shattering heart masked inside, he had simply

smiled and promised her he wouldn't. He would promise her whatever she wanted and would carry

it through.

Aside from looking after her, he had made sure Hank was kept under his men's care not

wanting anyone to interfere, refusing to let even his father handle this but at the same time refused

to leave Scarlett’s side. The examination was done and they were just waiting for the results.

He awoke to the sound of a piercing scream and jerked up from the bed to see Scarlett

drenched in sweat, her bare breasts rising and falling, he scooped up her naked body.

“Come on let's get you to the bath.”

“No! I can’t do this anymore it's too much; I want it gone.” She said, tears of pain in her eyes.

He looked at her, her words from the previous night echoed in his mind, her hand went to his dick

pushing aside his boxers but he shook his head despite his body reacting to her touch. A low groan

escaped him.

“No... Ill help ease it off... but you didn't want this remember?” He said softly. She crashed her

lips against him using the last ounce of strength within her, her body shaking with pain. He kissed

her back, missing this, missing her love but he knew he couldn't take it further.

A whimper left her as she crumpled against him. He lay her back on the bed, running his fingers

down her smooth pussy, hissing at the wetness that was pooled between her thighs. He closed his

eyes trying not to look at how sexy she looked. His touch only making her spread her legs wider for

him. He knew this relief wouldn't last long but if it even helped a little... He played with her clit,

pleasuring her, trying not to focus on her salacious moans.

“Oh fuck.” She swore, pleasure consuming her. He opened his eyes when her hand wrapped

around his neck, he smiled softly looking down at her beautiful face. Even without a drop of makeup

she was the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes on. He never took his eyes off her as the

look of pleasure crossed her face, her back arching as she bit her lip, her body consumed with

euphoric pleasure. All she wanted at that moment was for Elijah to fuck her but it seemed he wasn't

so attracted to her that he was willing to take advantage of the heat... In her pleasure-filled haze,

she refused to see the logic and love behind his actions to honour her wishes, only making her

anger grew.

“I love you.” He whispered but his words were drowned out by her moan of pleasure as her

orgasm ran through her... He saw her lose consciousness and knew it would probably help for less

than an hour. He placed a soft tender kiss on her lips, deciding to get her bath of ice ready before

she woke up...

Two days had passed since Scarlett's heat was over. She had spent the day after recovering,

spending most of it asleep. Elijah didn't leave her side and she didn't say anything, too tired and

drained from the torture of her heat. But last night she had told Elijah to leave, he had looked hurt

but he didn't push it, telling her he was there if she needed him.

What had happened with Hank still troubled his mind and Aaron had mind linked him that

morning that the results were in. He was just getting ready to leave, checking his phone once just

encase Candice had messaged. Although it was Scarlett's pack, he was worried about it just as

much. There was nothing from her yet, he looked at the bathroom door wanting to speak to her

before he headed out...

He needed to be the one to tell her about the whole situation with Hank. The elders including

Hank's father demanded answers and although rumours were aswirl that Scarlett killed him, nothing

had been confirmed.

He walked through the bathroom and knocked lightly on the bathroom door, he could hear her

move around the bedroom, hearing her stop when he knocked.

“Red... Can I have a word please?” He asked softly.

“Sure, I'm getting dressed, I can hear you.” She said. He closed his eyes, resting his head

forehead against the door.

“I just wanted to talk about Hank, we're having a meeting today... I need to know everything...

Please?”

“I need to be there, right? I'll see you there, after all, I killed someone.” She said quietly.

“Please open the door Red."hHe said more firmly. A moment of silence followed before he

heard her sigh.

“It's opened.” She said quietly. She appreciated he didn't just barge in, but it still hurt. He

opened the door and stepped inside; she was dressed in a pair of black pants with a boat neck black

top with long sleeves. She turned and looked at him, her mask of indifference on her beautiful face.

He closed the distance between them, feeling a sting of pain when she stepped back, looking

away from his cerulean orbs.

“Do you want to tell me what happened so I can speak on your behalf at the meeting?” He said

softly.

“No, I think I'll just speak there... I don't regret killing him.”

“We did a medical exam on him; I'll be getting the results today too..."

Scarlett tensed, remembering how he had pressed his disgusting cock against her. Elijah didn't

miss the flash of pain contort her face. Not caring if she got angry with him, he pulled her into his

arms and hugged her tightly burying his nose in her neck. She could hear his heart racing and it

hurt, he messed with her mind in so many ways.

Scarlett closed her eyes, trying to push those images out of her mind, she felt disgusted in

herself even thinking about it. She leaned into him, only for a moment, promising herself she

wouldn't rely on him but right now his scent... his touch... his warmth... it made her feel better.

You shouldn't rely on someone... because when you become dependent that's when you let

your guard down, she told herself.

“Baby tell me... What did he do?" He asked, now cupping her face and tilting it up. Scarlett

looked away, hating the concern within them.

“He was about to penetrate me... but he didn't get far, thanks to the fact he let his guard down

at that last moment... I guess if I wasn't strong enough... He would have raped me... but I'm glad I

was strong enough because we're not all Fiona who will have her knight in shining armour there to

save her.” She said coldly. Roughly pulling free she walked to her door and left the room, leaving

Elijah with another dose of pain and guilt.

It was the truth, if she hadn't been strong enough... he would have succeeded. However within

the worry was a lining of relief, Hank hadn't gotten to her and as selfish as it was, he was glad. Not

only that Scarlett was saved from such an ordeal but for the guilt that would have destroyed him

too.

Running his fingers through his hair he headed out. Ready to get the results from Aaron and

then head to the meeting hall at the packhouse.

Scarlett left with Jessica and Amelia, not noticing that Jackson had been absent. She knew her

family now knew about Elijah, after all they had spent the last few days together. But Jessica hadn't

questioned her on it and Scarlett was grateful for that.

The three women entered the modern packhouse and made their way to the meeting room.

They entered the meeting hall to see that there were at least 50 people there, it was more than

Scarlett was expecting, not missing the hatred and accusatory looks in most of those eyes.

Her heart pounded as she scanned the crowd slowly, feeling even more alone until she saw

Elijah standing next to his father, arms crossed. His muscles rippling against his t-shirt, her stomach

fluttered despite her own stubbornness, feeling calm just at the sight of him. Even if he had hurt her,

he was still that beacon of strength in her darkest times.

His blue eyes were sharp, his Alpha aura rolled off him strongly but when their eyes met, he

gave her the smallest of smiles. She looked past him and at Jackson, to her surprise he looked a

mess. His beard had grown, his hair was ruffled and he looked tired. She couldn't read his face but

she wondered if her and Elijah’s relationship had affected him. He gave her a nod and smile,

relieved she was better.

The Beta and Delta families were both there, sitting along the wall behind where the Alpha’s

stood. To Scarlett's dismay Fiona was there, tearfully crying into a napkin at the loss of her brother

and Scarlett felt a sharp stab of anger towards her. Yes she had lost her brother, but she didn't care

if it was cruel of her. She felt no remorse for the brunette.

She looked at the couple next to Fiona, both of whom were staring at her with resentment and

rage. Adam and Meredith Williamson. Meredith stood up, knocking her chair backwards.

“You murdered our boy! I won't let you get away with this!” She shrieked. Before anyone could

react, she pulled out a gun. Aiming at Scarlett, she pulled the trigger...000000