Chapter8　Feisty Firework

“Elijah!” Scarlett said as he stopped on the dance floor. “Lonely’ by Diplo began playing and he

gave her a smirk.

“Come on Red, let's see those moves that had every girl in high school envious.” He said as he

began singing along. Her heart skipped a beat as he began moving to the music, her stomach

fluttered crazily. Was this a dream she would wake up from? Living in the moment she began

dancing, raising her hands she swayed her body to the music. Elijah took her hand, spinning her

around, before pulling her close as he danced behind her.

To everyone watching it looked like two young adults having innocent fun. But the emotions

that ran through them both were so different, with Elijah’s eyes trying not to linger on her killer

curves and Scarlett realising she was just falling a little more for him.

He nudged her with his hip making her stumble, she smiled despite herself and nudged him

back. Their eyes met and a soft smile crossed his face. Scarlett's eyes widened in shock; it was rare

to see a genuine smile on that handsome face of his... if he didn’t grab her hips dancing with her,

she would have stopped. Her heart thundering as she danced in a daze, the Elijah before her was

one she did not recognise, he was so different than two years ago...

Jessica smiled, leaning lovingly on Jackson's shoulder. “Look at them, they're finally getting on.”

She said happily. Jackson nodded happily watching the sibling's dance.

“I'm glad, I guess Elijah has matured more than I thought.” He chuckled, caressing his wife's hair

and kissing her forehead gently. Although there was no mate bond between them, he loved her

dearly. The feeling that he could not be apart from her long or his wolf feeling restless never

occurred as it did with his mate, but the love was strong. They had been two broken souls who had

found each other.

“He is going to make an amazing alpha.” Jessica replied, watching Elijah spin Scarlett who

smiled.

“Let's just hope he finds his mate soon, an alpha needs his Luna.” Jackson said seriously. Jessica

nodded in agreement before leaving her husband as someone called for her.

Back on the dance floor, the couple were interrupted by someone.

“Move over Alpha, at least spare us the one girl who you can't have.” Hank, the future delta said

with a smirk, bringing the two out of their trance.

“And who said I'm going to want to dance with you?” Scarlett said looking at him. Stepping

away from Elijah, Hank raised an eyebrow. He was handsome with his black hair and those hazel

eyes, but unlike Fiona who was a sweet girl, Hank was a jerk. After Elijah he was probably the next

biggest player in the pack. Although she would never tell Elijah, he had been one of the guys that

night... although he acted like it never happened. Scarlett wondered if he had just been completely

wasted. But still, she couldn't forgive him.

Elijah did not miss the hostility from Scarlett as she glared at the taller man, wondering if there

was more to it. Hank flashed her a smile.

“Oh come on Scarlett, one dance.” He said.

“I said no.” Scarlett said walking off, leaving the two men on the dance floor. Angela rushed

over, a pout on her face.

“That was not fair!” She grumbled, dragging Scarlett towards the bar. Being 18 meant she was

legally at a drinking age in the UK but for werewolves who had a very high tolerance, they had been

drinking for a few years, although it had been more limited then. Angela was a year older than

Scarlett, she took a seat sulking.

“He isn't an amazing dancer, don't worry.” Scarlett said, feeling a little bad for her.

“But do you know how many hours I practiced to ask him that?" She said.

“Practiced what?” Indigo’s voice came, strolling over with Daniel.

“Hey Scar! Hey angel.” Daniel said giving them both a smile.

“Hey Daniel, looking good.” Scarlett said.

“You too! Loving the pants.” He said. “You look an 11 tonight.”

Scarlett turned to Angela who had just been lamenting to Indigo on how Elijah refused to

dance with her.

“He said I'm an 11.” She said smugly.

“Oh whatever, you're a 7.” Angela said making an Indigo smirk.

“I thought you said 8 earlier?” Scarlett said raising an eyebrow.

“You became a 7 after dancing with the Alpha.” Angela grumbled, making the rest laugh.

“So how did that even happen? Like what, are you two actually getting along?” Indigo asked

grabbing a drink as she quickly looked around. She was only 14 and not at an age either of their

parents approved of her drinking.

“Brave girl.” Daniel said daring not to take one in front of his parents.

“He was trying to get away from Keira.” Scarlett said casually as Indigo waited for an answer.

“Oh yes! What did he think of her new look?" She asked giggling as Daniel snickered.

“He looked traumatised.” Scarlett said with a smirk. They all broke into laughter.

Elijah glanced their way, as he watched the group laugh. Scarlett sitting there - legs crossed,

one hand holding her drink and the other playing with her hair. He looked away only when Aaron,

his best friend, called him. Aaron was the same age as him and he had found his mate when he was

19, she had been from their own pack and since then he was happily in love and mated.

It was much later and all the elderly, parents with young children and most of the mated wolves

had retreated for the night - it did not take a genius to know why. Some unmated wolves had left

together too. Those in their early teens had gone and Scarlett had spent most of the evening

drinking or eating, although that got her some snarky comments from Keira and her stupid gang.

Not that it bothered Scarlett at all, she never gave two fucks for what anyone thought of her.

She looked around, the crowd had dispersed a lot. Elijah was still sitting there talking to Aaron

and his mate Monica, a gorgeous woman with deep melanin skin and braided locks. She had a body

that many girls were envious of.

She saw Fiona was sat alone and felt a little bad for her wondering what had happened

between her and Elijah. Although they had never been officially together, she was his most common

sex partner. Keira was stood with her group laughing and acting overly fake, trying to grab Elijah's

attention. Angela had drunk too much and her parents had taken her home.

“So why are you all alone over here?” Hank asked from behind. Scarlett tensed for a moment as

he took the seat next to her.

“Because I want to be, can you not get that I want to be alone?” She snapped back.

Hank smirked, masking how he really felt. He hated her high and mighty attitude, the way she

acted like she was better than everyone. All he wanted was to use her, show that she was nothing

but someone that could be replaced. Although he hated her bitchy attitude, he had to admit, she

was one gorgeous she-wolf...

“Come on Scarlett, play nice or I'm sure we both know I can bite too.” He said winking at her.

She turned away from him not wanting to talk to him any further. He placed his hand on her thigh

and Scarlett jerked it away before stepping away from him and letting her stool hitting the ground,

capturing the attention of everyone around.

“Don't touch me!” She hissed.

“Don't cause so much drama, why do you play so hard to get? What are you so afraid of? Have

you got something to hide?’ He asked through the mind link.

Scarlett froze, did he remember that night? Why else did he speak through the mind link?

Anger bubbled to the surface and she shoved him hard. A powerful aura surrounded her as her eyes

flashing silver.

“Fuck you Hank!" She hissed.

Elijah got up in a flash as he saw Hank growl, he had no idea what had happened between the

two but things were getting out of hand fast.

“Show some respect, Scarlett.” Hank hissed, placing his hands on her shoulders. She shoved

him off.

“Don’t touch me!” She shouted, lunging at him. The events of that night surfaced as she

punched him in the face. Elijah grabbed her around the waist, pulling her back. Hank growled, three

claw marks now ran across his neck.

“Just calm down Hank...” Aaron said as Fiona ran over to her brother.

“Easy there Red, calm down.” Elijah said not releasing his hold on her waist.

“Let go of me Elijah, tell him to keep the fuck away from me or I'll tear him to shreds!” She spat.

“You weren't so brave that night." Hank taunted through the mind link.

Her eyes were silver as she glared at him with hatred.

“Let go off me Elijah!” She growled, he felt the Alpha command radiate off her but it didn't

work on him. Everyone else stepped back uncertain of what was happening, all realising the power

of her command.

“Come on Hank let's go...” Fiona said dragging her brother away.

“This isn't over, you're going to pay for these scratches.’ Hanks words entered Scarlett's mind

before he let Fiona lead him away.

“I'll take her inside, best to call it a night.” Elijah said to the others before heading inside. He

was impressed with her strength as she struggled in his arms. “Calm down Red!"

“Don't tell me what to do! I'm going to kill that bastard!” She snapped as Elijah lifted her and

threw her over his shoulder, pinning her arms to her waist as his one arm wrapped around her.

“You can't threaten to kill a pack member Scarlett, no matter how much they irritate you.” Elijah

said, his voice sharp. She felt his alpha aura emanating from him and felt it weighed on her. She

growled in return.

“Don’t try to command me!”

He shook his head, carrying her to her room. Finding the door looked he headed to his own

room. Opening the door he entered, ignoring her struggling and kicking. He shut the door before

their parents heard the commotion and dumped her on the bed, trying not to notice how her

breasts bounced. She glared at him about to get off the bed but Elijah held her by her shoulders

and pinned her down.

“Calm down Red, what the hell happened?” He asked. She was a feisty firework but there was

always a reason for her annoyance, he knew that much.

“Don’t get in my business.” She growled.

“I'm your alpha, it's my job to keep my pack in check. How can I help if you won't tell me what

happened?” He replied exasperated.

“I don't care, now get the hell off me.” She warned.

“Not until you're calm.”

Struggling, she aimed a kick at him. He was fast, in a flash he had her pinned down sitting on

her thighs, restricting her legs as he glared down at her.

“Don’t make this harder than it has to be, Red.” He said, his eyes darkening. She frowned, her

anger fading as she became aware of their position. Her stomach fluttered, taking a deep breath to

calm herself she looked at him with her green eyes.

“Ok I'm calm, now let me go.” She said calmly trying not to glare at him. His blue eyes met hers

and her heart skipped a beat, what was that emotion in them?... Her heart hammered when she saw

his gaze fall to her lips. “Elijah get off me.” She whispered feeling her core throb. He looked into her

eyes, not missing her softer tone.

“Call me crazy... but don't tell me you haven't thought about it...” He whispered leaning closer.

He was not sure if it was the excessive alcohol in his system that made him speak his thoughts, or

seeing her pinned beneath him. Never had he ever seen a woman looking more appealing than the

feisty woman beneath him. He wanted her... To taste the honeyed sweetness of her mouth... To feel

her skin against him...

“Elijah... this is wrong.” She murmured her pussy clenching. The ache only growing as her heart

thudded.

“Like I said... When it comes to me, there's no rules...” He murmured, his lips brushing her ear

was awarded by a sharp intake of breath. Her racing heart loud in his ear, her intoxicating scent

clouding his senses mixed with the heavenly scent of her arousal...000000