Her Forbidden Alpha novel Chapter 54

　　“It is not ok.” Jackson growled, hating the man more than ever. No one deserved that and especially not a child, not caring when Elijah pulled Scarlett close burying her head in his chest. “He’s messed up and needs to be held accountable.”

　　Jessica was silent, how dare he… how dare he abuse her daughter… their daughter. She felt angry at herself for not seeing it. How could Scarlett, a little girl, take it all in and be strong just to protect her and Indigo? When it was her job as her mother to protect Scarlett. Years of remarks she made towards Scarlett telling her to be easy on Indigo, implying she had had it easy when she had had it worse. Feeling disgusted in herself for even saying that, an apology would do nothing, she owed Scarlett so much more than that…

　　“So can we change the topic.” Scarlett said feeling uncomfortable as she tugged away from Elijah, seeing the anger in his eyes she gave a small comforting smile. “I'm fine.”

　　He didn’t say anything, simply kissing her forehead, wishing he could have taken all that pain for her.

　　“Since we're on the topic of Zidane, let's finish it. You said you wanted to help that pack… correct?” Jackson said frowning deeply.

　　“Yeah, there's so many in that pack who are abused… It's my job as their Alpha to take charge.” Scarlett said firmly, Jackson nodded.

　　“Let’s talk to our allies, we have enough to rally with Scarlett.” Elijah said.

　　“We usually can’t get involved in other packs however… Scarlett is their Alpha, but for our allies to believe that Scarlett will need to prove that she is an Alpha. I can call for a meeting.” Jackson said.

　　“That sounds good. I'm sure some of his pack members will willingly help Scarlett over Zidane if they knew it was the chance for a better life.” Amelia said. Jackson nodded.

　　“I’ll start contacting our allies.” Elijah said frowning.

　　Jackson nodded now looking at the two, there was one more issue that needed to be addressed.

　　“Your mark Scarlett, it won’t go unless you find your true mate…” He said quietly, making Scarlett look up at him. She knew this conversation would come up…

　　“Is that another way for you to tell me to break up with Elijah?” Scarlett said, feeling a stab of pain. Jackson looked at her. She had gone through so much, he didn’t want to hurt her anymore but this was wrong.

　　“No one can love you more than your mate.” he said gently. Elijah growled glaring at his father.

　　“Really? Just the way Zidane loved Jessica more than you do, right?” He spat. “Don’t ever question my feelings for her!”

　　“That is completely different, Scarlett nor you have met your mates!” Jackson snapped. “Who is to say after meeting them you won’t want to stop whatever this is?”

　　“Because I fucking love her! If anyone is to be my mate, it’s her. I don’t need a goddess-given mate! Clearly the woman doesn't know everything, she isn't always right. Thanks to her Scarlett’s suffered more than she ever should have. So don’t expect me to abide by her every fucking wish!” Elijah snapped, now standing up - his eyes meeting his fathers, both bubbling with anger.

　　“Then what do you expect? To stay with Scarlett while another wolf's mark remains on her? Only a true mates mark can take away a mark of another wolf, not just anyone’s!” Jackson snapped. It was uncommon for a wolf to be marked forcefully, usually it was a mate who may do this, but for another wolf to mark someone it was rare. To top it off, her body was rejecting it, even now the black veins crept up the side of her neck pulsing.

　　“Fuck, so you expect me to leave her over a fucking mark? She didn’t choose to be marked! And if that is what you think I'm willing to do, you’re sorely mistaken. She will be my Luna, no one else!” Elijah said, his voice cold set with finality.

　　Jackson raised an eyebrow.

　　“Luna? How can she be your Luna when you can’t even mark her?” He said. His words cut Scarlett like a knife, feeling as if she had just been slapped. Her eyes stung with tears, tears that she hated so deeply she would not let them see them. She kept her gaze down despite the agonising pain in her chest. She felt like a defective unwanted item right now.

　　Elijah looked at his father. His canines were out, his claws elongated, as he clenched his fist trying his best to control the rage that blazed within him

　　“Say that one more time… and I fucking swear I will forget you’re my father.” He hissed. Jessica looked at Jackson.