Her Forbidden Alpha novel Chapter 57

　　Their reactions were polar opposites. Liam looked as if he had just been hit with a sledgehammer and Aaron looked stunned. Liam looked away first, a frown crossing his face. His fists clenched as he took a deep calming breath, his eyes flickering as his wolf's anger surfaced mixed with his own. It hurt. It hurt a lot. How could one of his best friends love the woman he had loved for so long? It had never been a secret, sure he never stated it much, but she was the only one he had ever wanted. In fact, he had wished for the blood moon to come sooner so he could know if she was his mate… She could still be his mate…

　　Elijah watched them both. Aaron was still trying to comprehend his words, running his fingers through his hair repeatedly. Trying to form a sentence but only resulting in spluttering and stopping. It was Liam’s reaction however that made his stomach turn a little, not missing the betrayal, pain or confusion that was rolling off Liam so obviously.

　　“What the hell man?! How could you not tell me that?!” Aaron said, finally to manage a coherent sentence.

　　“I just did…” Elijah said leaning back against his car, arms crossed as he watched Liam.

　　“She’s… Well you two could be mates... What if you’re not? I mean I get that you said you’re making her your Luna but what about your parents?” Aaron asked.

　　“I don’t care about what they think, I love her and she loves me.” Elijah replied, his words cutting into Liam. The coppery smell of blood filled their noses making the Alpha and Beta’s eyes go to the source. Liam’s claws were elongated, as they cut into his own shaking hands.

　　Aarons confused and shocked look vanished, remembering Liam had loved Scarlett for ages. He had seen him try to ask her out several times but the woman had blown him off not even seeming to care.

　　“Liam…” Aaron said, concern now on his face for his friend. Liam turned away not wanting them to see the pain he was feeling right now.

　　“You know what hurts the most? That she was the one woman I thought I would never have to compete with you for, but heck seems I was wrong again. You really are the Alpha. You get anyone you want right?” He said, his voice hoarse. The pain palpable in his tone.

　　“I didn’t think you were so serious about her, but no to start with I didn’t think we’d fall in love. You two know I don’t believe in love or the mate bond-”

　　“Then what if your mate comes before you and you want her? Then what about Scarlett?!” Liam snapped now turning to face Elijah.

　　“I know for a fact I won’t falter over a mate, if anything I think it’s Scarlett.” Elijah said now frowning.

　　“And if she happens to be mine?” Liam asked angrily. Elijah simply smirked.

　　“Then my kitten can choose.” He said, confident in Scarlett’s choice. Liam frowned, jealousy searing through him.

　　“So, if I were to be her mate and she chooses me you won't have an issue?” He said coldly.

　　“Who knows? But let’s put it this way, I'm confident in our love and there is no force on this fucking planet or in the heavens that can tear us apart.” Elijah replied, his voice strong with so much conviction that even Liam felt compelled to believe him. He frowned stepping back before taking a deep breath and punching Elijah’s car with all his strength. The crunch of metal loud on that quiet road.

　　“What the fuck?!” Elijah yelled, neither he nor Aaron had been anticipating that. Liam simply gave a cold smile satisfied with the huge dent in Elijah’s flashy red ride.

　　“Well, I can't fucking break my Alpha’s nose can I? The next best thing, his precious car.” Liam said smirking as he watched Elijah’s eyes flash between cerulean and cobalt trying to control his anger and not to break his friend's nose. Aaron whistled looking at the damage.

　　“Shit Liam…” He muttered, stepping back as Elijah lunged at Liam knocking him to the ground.

　　“Yeah, you could have fucking hit me I’d prefer it!” Elijah growled.

　　“Exactly! I knew you would, the car hurt more right?” Liam growled back as he rolled over, slamming Elijah to the ground, who was not phased at all as he punched him across the jaw. Liam was one of the best fighters of the pack and if anyone could put up a fight with Elijah it was him. Although the alpha was stronger, Liam was good.

　　“Scarlett never fucking liked you, heck I don’t even think she fucking knows you like her!” Elijah growled slamming Liam to the ground. Neither noticed Aaron take his phone out and begin to video his two best friends rolling on the ground throwing insults back and forth.

　　“She’s your fucking sister!”

　　“Stepsister you fucking asshole!” Elijah snapped back. “Not that I fucking care even if we were related by blood!”

　　Those words made Liam freeze in shock, resulting in a sharp elbow at his head, knocking him off Elijah as the Alpha got to his feet glaring at him.

　　“Fuck.” Elijah said looking at his dirt-covered clothes and then glaring at his car. The roof was dented but what made him even angrier was the door was dented too. If the window wasn’t rolled down it would have smashed too. He glared at Liam who simply glared back with equal anger. Aaron smirked although Elijah was pissed, he didn’t use his Alpha abilities to make Liam submit.

　　“Now now boys lets not fight over a girl…” He said, earning a death glare from both men.

　　Liam got to his feet, he was in a worse state than Elijah. His nose was bloody and so was his lip, although it was healing. Elijah was just a mess with no visible bruise on him.