Deadly Desires

Elena POV

I finally got to the venue for the party and as expected, I was fucking late. Not that I cared though. I really didn't want to be here but Elijah did a really good job convincing me.

Laughter echoed through the air and bodies swayed to the rhythm of the music blasting from the large speakers positioned at every corner of the hall.

I turned to see Devon gesturing towards the VIP room, calling me to join he and Elijah and I happily oblige. I move hastily through the sea of moving bodies and finally get to the VIP room. The red blinding lights had me rethinking my decision, as well as the naked girls that paraded themselves around Elijah and Devon.

That's when I see it. The reason Elijah couldn't come to pick me up.

Beautiful was the only word I could use to describe her. With her blue eyes and sharp nose, let me not get started on how perfect her blonde hair. She was effortlessly beautiful, I had to admit.

Judith Smith. I knew her to be one of Elijah's friends but not once did I ever think that it was something serious. It wasn't like Elijah to be with someone if he didn't have strong feelings for them. I guess he developed a rather profound soft spot for her then.

I sit down with a forced smile on my face but deep down, I wanted to cry.

"I'm really sorry I couldn't come get you as scheduled, Elena. Judith made us wait longer than experience but hey, I promise to make it up to you. My treat." Elijah said with a wink, his eyes holding innocence in them and my lips slowly part in a small smile. From the corner of my eye, I could see that Judith felt little jealous but said nothing. She was doing a pretty good Job at hiding her emotions but I was skilled when it came to reading expressions. I could swear she made him wait deliberately.

What a bitch!

"You don't have to do anything, Elijah. I'm not angry with you." I tell him with all honesty and he stared at me for a few seconds before mouthing a silent ' thank you.'

Elijah has always been kindhearted and nice to me but as friend. It hurt so bad, especially when I knew that there was nothing I could do about it. I've had a crush on him since we were both teenagers but I guess he never took notice of that. Literally everyone asides him knew that Elena was in love with him but it was either that he couldn't see it or he pretended not to see it. All he ever cared about was his career.

Elijah had it rough growing up and received pressure from all angles to be a better version of his older brother who was careless, reckless and completely unreliable.

It was so bad that his father decided that instead of his elder brother, he would take on the role as Alpha when the time was right. His mother on the other hand was always equipping him with everything he needed to make sure that he doesn't disappoint his father. She was hard on him most of the time but it paid off, seeing as he did excellently in his Alpha assessment and his father gave him the accolade he deserved.

I wasn't interested in becoming a combatant until the day Elijah told me about his plans to attend the Alpha training. We were sixteen at the time and I immediately enrolled and desired to finish in first place so that I could finally take my place beside him as his beta.

Maybe then, Elijah and I would finally have something in common since we would both be fighting side by side for the good of the pack. I hoped that would bring us closer and he would eventually see me.

If it weren't for Elijah, I would have trained as a surgeon instead but I wanted him so much that I did everything possible to spend as much time as I could with him. That was well over four years ago. Four years of crushing on someone who didn't even see me, who didn't notice me.

Four agonizing years of pain and yet he never saw me. Even now that we were out of the Training academy and will soon be appointed to our different duties to serve our Clan, I was still nothing but a friend while another woman just walked into his life and is already resting in his arms.

I just wasn't enough, I guess.

The party continued with Judith and Elijah cuddled up together. Devon, the toughest and strongest wolf of our set at the Training Academy and Elijah's beta, asked me to dance and I obliged but I had eyes and hearts fixed on only Elijah.

He had grown Into a handsome young man but his looks and appearance weren't what drew me to him. He was caring, loving and honest. He was respectful, responsible, very well-cultured and selfless.

It was already obvious that the pack will be in great order with him as Alpha. It was also no secret that I had fallen deeply in love with him. Sure, he did not know and would never find out about how I felt. I had imagined that maybe when we start running the pack, he will appreciate me and probably even fall for me deeply but not anymore.

I wasn't dumb. If Elijah couldn't fall in love with me all these years, there was nothing that could make him fall now unless the goddess of light decides to grant me this wish then I would keep longing for him. But at this instance, I just want to be totally over him and erase every feeling but even that looked impossible. The heart always knows what it wants.

Sore from dancing, Devon and I retired back to the VIP room where Judith was trying so hard to get intimate with Elijah. She kept roaming her hands around his body and was placing kisses on his face every now and then but he seemed to have the situation under control.

Devon cleared his throat to make known his presence and Judith pulled away. She had a stupid smirk on her face. It was a wonder to me how he couldn't see how big of a bitch she was. All I could see in his eyes was his lustful desire for her. I was pissed at how easily she could sway him. What was it about strong and courageous women than men dreaded? Now it seems like a girl had to pretend to be weak, helpless and clueless about life before she could find a man for herself. If that were the case, I would never find a man.

"So, what do you intend to be doing for the next two years before our positions are assigned to us?" Devon asked Elijah and he raised his head to look at me. It was at times like this I was thankful that I didn't have pale skin because then they would have noticed my skin flush. I don't know how I was able to do it but I managed to hide my happiness.

"I have no idea, Devon. Elena? Elijah questioned and smiled inwardly, enjoying how he mentioned my name with utmost gentleness. I looked away almost immediately as I shook my head. In all honesty, I had not thought of what I'll be doing with my two years before I resume my office.

I glanced at Devon to return his question to him and he now had a beautiful smile worn on his face.

"Adventures. I need to go on a lot of them because once we start, there'll be no time for any form of adventure or fun. It'll be work, assignments and everything but fun." It sounded like an amazing idea and I wondered if I could go with him.

"That is extremely brilliant, Devon," I said with a smile.

"Do you mind if I tag along?" I inquired and Devon examined Elijah's face as if he needed validation from him before he could give me an answer.

"If you go along with him, who will be my best buddy and keep me company here? "Elijah asked and I already answered the question in my head.

Judith, of course. The one who you chose over me remember?

I didn't dare say it aloud because then everyone would know that I was a sad and jealous girl who was in love with the Alpha's son and didn't mind throwing their friendship away because of her stupid feelings.

I open my mouth to say while keeping my gaze on Judith," I'm sure you have other people to keep you company." I spat bitterly even though I had an innocent look on my face.

" An even better and more interesting company than I can be," I continued and she grinned, understanding what I was saying.

"She's correct, Elijah. You won't need any other company but mine" She said with a sickening voice, scooting closer to Elijah. She yeaned so much to be a Luna.

The majority of the girls who admired and adored Elijah were so desperate to be Luna. Not me though. Even if Elijah didn't end up becoming the next Alpha, I would still feel the same way about him.

Knowing that I needed some time away from Elijah, I pleaded with Devon. "I want to come with you.

It's time to stop falling deeper in love with Elijah. I'll never be seen by him and he'll never love me. I'm accepting this fate right here right now and I'm moving on for good.

This trip with Devon might just be a getaway ticket for me to find myself and find my place.

I was lost in my head about how I was finally going to move on focus and re-strategize my life when the next thing I heard shot me back to reality.

Elijah smiled at me and said," Maybe I'll come."

I was dejected because that would defeat the whole idea of going on this adventure. Spending time with him would not change how he perceived me or cause him to feel anything for me. I've already tried that. I simply became his closest friend and now I think I'm absolutely good with that.

" You'll take me with you?" I nearly rolled my eyes when Judith asked. The last thing I wanted was to travel with her while she constantly stuck her tongue in Elijah's ear like a reptile. I'm going to get sick from this lizard. I was most definitely sure of it. If he agrees, I'll just come up with a reason to cancel the trip if he says yes.

"I'll think about it". Elijah responded.

" Tomorrow morning, let's go hunting." Elijah proposed and I waited to hear what Judith had to say before deciding.

"I would like to join you." She said and I grinned sarcastically and when Devon saw me, he stifled a laugh.Elijah scowled as I answered," I guess the three of you will have to go without me."

"Come on, Elena. We work well together" I really wished what he said was true. He thought we were a team, but the truth is that we weren't.

"I'm sure you three will make an even better team, Elijah." I spoke without pausing to glance at Judith's expression. At this time, it appeared that Elijah's choice had a lot to do with her hatred of me.

I tried so hard to make a decision as we bade each other goodbye and Elijah leaving me with the word

'Please think about it.'

Would it be a disaster if I were to go on this haunting with them by morning?

I arrived at home and everyone was fast asleep so I quickly snuck up to my room. I was in no mood for any sort of drama whatsoever.

Finally it was morning and here I was still contemplating on going to the hunt with Elijah and Devon. I desperately hoped that Judith was going to back out and maybe Elijah wouldn't even say yes. But how could that be? I was so sure she had slept over at Elijah's house.

I mean, who wouldn't want to spend a night on the Alphas bed.

I made my way down the stairs to grab a bite. I hated hunting in my wolf form when I was starving, it made me go wild and act out of control and I really did not want to look crazy.

To my surprise, my parents were waiting for me at the dining room. They both looked really worried and I felt my anxiety begin to rise.

My parents are both doctors worked who worked in the medical department of the pack.

They weren't supposed to be home since they resume their shift at this hour. Seeing as they were here right now, something was definitely wrong

"Elena, we need to speak with you?" They said and my heartbeat quickened.

What did they want to talk to me about? Are they getting a divorce? Was I ready to hear whatever it was they had to say?

How was your sleep, my dear?" Mother asked with a forced smile, showing her uneasiness. I turn towards dad to see him shifting uncomfortably in his seat.

"Great," I said, trying to ignore their very uncomfortable and suspicious attitude. She turned to her husband, as though she was asking for permission to speak and he gives her a nod, telling her to carry on.

"We need to speak to you about an extremely important situation, sweetheart. But fret not, this is supposed to be good news..." Dad said and my stomach churned.

I didn't know what to believe since I was already trying to get answers from the expressions worn on their faces. I had a gut feeling that it was anything but good news. I could only hope I was wrong.

We left the kitchen and headed for the living room. This was going to be one serious conversation.

Mother looked in dad's direction, obviously communicating with him through their mind link since they didn't want me to hear what they were taking about.

"Elena, you know how deeply we love you, right?" My father asked, his expression as worried as my mum's. He didn't sound like himself. No, there was no bit of that which sounded like my father. It was no secret that they loved me tremendously but starting a conversation with that made it egregious that they were about to ruin my life.

"We want the smartest and most reliable choice for you, but we have our duties to the pack too. We should have told you this over a month ago, we know that but we just wanted you to go through your graduation from the Alpha Training before we break the news to you." He said and mother begin to weep quietly from the side and before I knew it, I joined in. Crying alongside her out of fear.

"Elena..." Father trailed off, lowering his head in frustration as he sighed.

"Alpha Damien Brook has asked for you to be married to Scot Brook, his first son." He said and I froze, not being able to move or even breathe. He looked at me for a brief second but carried on.

"Seeing that you beat all the wolves in the female pack and finished second place, he has chosen you for his son. He also says that you are a well mannered young lady which is exactly what he has been looking for. Alpha Damien Brook believes the union would help Scott become a better version of himself, help him focus, grow and even learn, so when Elijah eventually takes over the pack, He would be ready to help his brother out with the needed support." He said but I knew he had more to say so I let him speak.

"Alpha Damien thinks your friendship with Elijah will help both brothers settle their differences and learn to support one another. It isn't request, Elena. It is an order. One that we must obey."

"No!" I shake my head frantically, my eyes slowly starting to tear up.

"This cannot be, dad. Mum! Tell me it's a joke. You're just pulling my legs, right?" I scoot closer to my mother, shaking her shoulders but her cries only got louder and I screamed in agony, moving away from her as tears flowed down my eyes uncontrollably.

Every soul in the country knew that Scott was an extremely insensitive, irresponsible and ruthless man with no regard for women. He is harsh and brutal. He is a tyrant and a tormentor who frauds, fibs, and tricks people into getting his way. He'll go an extra mile just to make sure he gets what he wanted even if it meant killing innocent people. He even had blood on his hands, innocent and guilty.

He was the devil himself.

"How could any of you allow this? How could you do this to me?" I wailed endlessly, gripping my hair harshly as I questioned my parents even though I knew they really had no choice or even a voice in this matter.

"We had no choice, My dear. They needed someone who could match up and tame their son. If it makes you feel any better, they see you as a strong lead and the only female of our pack worthy to live in the Alpha's mansion." He said and I rose to my feet, glaring at him angrily.

"How on earth is that supposed to make me feel better? Enough of all this nonsense! We all know that he can't be tamed. Scott is clearly out of his mind. The man is out of control. How do I possibly manage being Elijah's Gamma and being a wife to that devil? How?!" I raise my voice at them. I would probably regret raising my voice at them later but I couldn't care about that right now.

"It's all good, I mean it's fine. Thanks, but no thanks. I'm leaving. I will no longer be Elijah's gamma and I'll no longer be a member of this pack. You can throw whatever idea you have of me being mates with that devil in human form out the fucking window!" I yelled and ran up the stairs to my room, packing my bags to leave. The moment I reached the living room again, about to head for the door, I heard my father's voice.

"You can't leave, Elena. You will accept Alpha Damien's proposal and I'm not asking for your opinion. It's an order!"

My father's eyes turned red like he was ready to call out his wolf on me. He glared at me, pointing his fangs at me and I took a step back in fear.

Mother is quick to grab him, stopping him from pouncing at me. I was completely terrified as I had never seen my dad transform into a wolf. I had heard rumors of how dangerous his wolf was though even though I had never laid my eyes on it.

"We won't survive a day living as rogues. The moment we are being cast out by the Alpha if you decide to run away eventually, we would have no pack and all we've ever worked for, our service and core duties, the good name will all vanish into thin air, all gone like we never existed." Mother said in between sobs.

"Elena. We all need to calm down and think very thoroughly on this matter. Making rash decisions will be of no good to us, do you understand?" She continued, placing her hand on my shoulder in a calm and soothing manner.

I stared at her with tears in my eyes, seeing how much her helplessness pained her. She wished that there was something she could do to put me out of my misery.

"Getting married to a man like Scott is something every woman prays against. Just how unlucky must I be to be going through this? Not once, mother. Not once did I ever picture myself in this scenario." I say with a sad chuckle as I plopped down to the sofa.

Alpha Damien can't even entrust his colony or pass down his name as an Alpha to Scott but yet chooses to hell bound me to his horrific son. I can already imagine how horrible this would end up.

If only I weren't so busy trying to be the perfect fit for their son Elijah, they wouldn't have noticed me or even looked to my direction. Maybe being a tough and courageous woman actually brought no good to me. Instead, it brought more bad luck my way.

My anger grew like a wild fire and all I wanted to do was pour my anger out on something but I run back to my room and cry my eyes out instead.

Half way up the stairs, I heard the door bell ring and I paused immediately, already knowing who it was. I could sense him even though he wasn't my mate. That is how much my heart yearned for him.

Elijah walked into the house with a sad look on his face. It was obvious he had heard about his father's decision. How he was going to throw me into the hands of his crazy elder brother.

"Elena." He sighed, pulling me in for a hug. I had never felt so close to him as I did today.

It was calm and peaceful.

I belong here, with him. Not Scott who was only going to ruin my life. Thoughts of how my life would be the moment I marry Scott goes through my head and I began to cry.

"I'm so sorry, Elena." Elijah said, tapping my shoulders lightly and I sniff, breaking the hug.

"I don't want to get married to a man whom I have no feelings for, Elijah. I can't live my life in such agonizing pain." I cry, hoping he would do something to help me

"I am yet to be an Alpha, Elena. I wish there was something I could do to change this situation. I really don't want to see you go through this. I thought we had a lot of time to spend together and make something out for ourselves, but I was wrong." He says and I feel my heartbeat quicken, my eyes widening at his statement.

What on earth is happening here? What did he mean by that? Did he possibly have any sort of feelings for me? If he did, then I was really unlucky. Why now? This whole situation has ruined my chances of ever being with the one I truly loved.

"I don't want to be with Scott, Elijah. I do not like him. I can't be with him. Help me, please." I cried, pleading with him.

"I am not Alpha yet, Elena. I have no say this." He repeated and I could feel his sadness in the crack of his voice.

I finally let go and broke away from the hug as I looked into his beautiful eyes. He gave me peace that was beyond explanation.

"I'm going to be here for you, Elena. Every step of the way, I'll never let anyone harm you. Don't forget, I'm always a call away and my room is always open if you need anything" He said with a faint smile.

I cringed at the thought of living with Elijah under the same roof but not being to have him to myself. God, I couldn't.

The room suddenly felt weird and I had to push him away, for my own good.

"Uh.. I think you should leave. I'll be fine." I said, looking away.

felt sad about the way I spoke to Elijah but it was necessary since I was about to get married to his brother. I would use every means possible to make sure I kill whatever feeling I had for him even though I knew that it would be extremely hard.

I decided to head towards the mansion to see him. I needed to apologize to him and to tell him the truth. He had done absolutely nothing wrong to me but I was just being a jerk to him all because of the stupid feelings I had for him.

As I headed towards the Alpha's mansion, a black-tinted range rover pulled up in front of me, almost knocking me over.

"What the fuck?" I cursed under my breath. I was already pissed as it is and I didn't need any other thing adding to my frustration.

A tall lady who looked like she belonged on a the runway, with her long legs and perfect face, her hair covered with a floral headscarf, stepped out of the car.

"Elena!" She called out, much to my surprise as she walked towards me with fury in her eyes.

"Hello. Do I know you?" I asked, doing my possible best to sound polite since I had no idea who she was. She doesn't say anything to me in return and just when I think she is going to introduce herself, she raises her hand and lands a slap on my face, causing me to scream in pain as my head snaps to the other side.

"What the fuck is wrong with you?!" I yell, charging at her but she stops me with her finger which is pointed directly at my face.

"You gold digger! What on earth do you and your parents have on Alpha Damien? You know what I think now that I have seen you?" She says with a short mocking laugh, her glare as sharp as a sword.

"You're just a piece of shit with no class and by the time I'm done ruining your worthless life, you'll never go near the Alpha's mansion or even Scott." She finished off with a confident look and the realization dawns on me.

"Wait, Scott?" I let out a mocking laughter and muttered under my breathe. 'You guys deserve each other.' It wasn't a lie though. They would make the best couple.

I raised my head back to see three men dressed in black tuxedos with baseball bats in their hands, charging at me. I didn't understand what was going on, so I tried my best to walk swiftly behind her but that doesn't stop them from coming at me. Realizing that they were indeed after me, I leave the scene and run as fast as my legs could carry me, not looking back for any reason.

Now in the comfort of my room, my mind kept wandering back to the incident that had just transpired, both incidents rather.

I had no idea that Scott had a girlfriend. How was I to deal with a jealous girlfriend when I wasn't even his mate yet. I was already worried about this marriage and now I had something else to think about. Not to even mention that she was a crazy psychopath who would lay her hands on a stranger just because she was jealous.

Back to the scene that happened a few minutes ago. Who were those men and what did they want from me? Fear gripped me and I could feel my heartbeat quicken as I remember how harsh their gazes were as they charged towards me. My first thought was that they were sent my Scott's crazy ex but seeing how she also took off immediately she saw them, it only meant that she didn't order the attack.

Then who did? Who was trying to kill me and directly in front of the Alpha's Mansion.

I didn't know if I was to keep this to myself or let Elijah know about it. He did tell me to let him know if anything came up. Oh Goodness! My mama would freak if she were to find out about this. This would certainly reduce her trust in the pack members as it could have been anyone.

"One problem at a time, Elena." I whispered to myself, trying to get my thoughts together.

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LATER THAT NIGHT

He undid the buttons of my blouse slowly, twirling each button with his fingers. His hands moved sensually along every part of my body like a lost puppy as he traced my breastbone with his index finger. He brought his hands back to my shirt and popped the button, revealing my exposed breasts which had no bra on them. With his eyes still fixed on mine, he took one of my breasts and fondled it tenderly, his warmth drawing me in an irresistible way.

He continued his assault on me as he lowered his head to my breasts, taking one of my nipples into his mouth as he sucked on it like a baby, his eyes still glued to my face. He adjusted his position until he was now laying on top me as his lips begin to travel down my stomach and along my belly button until he got to the center of my legs. I really didn't care about what he was doing or how he was doing it. All I cared about was how my body responded to his touch like he was a god.

He used his teeth to slowly pull my underwear away from my legs. He continued kissing the sides of my thighs just before where I actually needed him. Stopping to stare at my vagina, he whispered something inaudible before slipping two fingers inside me, his eyes glued to my vagina as he watched me grow wetter by the minute under his touch.

I rocked his hands, moving back and forth to match his own rhythm until he stopped so suddenly, removing his fingers to take a proper look at my body. I wanted to whine in disapproval at the loss of contact but with his eyes on me, I couldn't help but feel a bit shy. I just wanted him to get back to what he was doing and please me.

He brought his gaze back to my face but it was blurry and no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get a proper view.

My eyes trailed down to his lips to see him biting on it which brought a strange heat to me and all I wanted to do was grab him and kiss him but I lay back and do nothing instead.

I was trying so hard to keep my cool as I watched his every move. I close my eyes, now squirming under his gaze and I felt his hands touching me so tenderly. Giving in to my silent demands, his lips come crashing on mine, moving passionately against mine.

When I open my eyes, he is now naked with his fill length over my body. Strangely, I did not mind him being on top me as I somehow enjoyed the feel of his masculine body mashing my little feminine frame.

I pressed my lips to his, blocking out all my thoughts and worries. I only wanted to focus on the present. I wanted to live in this moment like there was no tomorrow.

From the way he kissed me, to the way his hands moved skillfully on my body, I needed no further explanation as to what this was. All my reasoning had slipped out and I just wanted to get lost in this sensation.

I wanted more.

Just as he was about to slide into me, I heard a continuous sound coming from a distance. I turned around to look for the sound only for my eyes to open and I realize that I had been dreaming all along.

How can all that happen in a dream?! My heart was completely shattered by that fact as I only wanted to relive that moment.

I had no idea who the man from my dream was or how he was able to make my body still shake in excitement from that experience as though it was real.

I take a look around my room to make sure that no one saw me moan and squirm while dreaming. As Gammas, our dreams are said to be foretold visions. This meant that this dream would certainly happen one day but I just couldn't stop thinking about who that strange man was. I already knew that he would take over my thoughts for the whole day.

"Elena? Are you in there?" I heard my mother call out as she placed gentle knocks on the door.

"I'm here." I respond, finding my way to the door to let her in. I open the door expecting to see my mother but my eyes nearly pop out of their sockets when I see Scott standing behind the door instead.

What is this devil doing here?

His red eyes stared directly at me, capturing me in them for a brief moment but I shrug it off and look at him with annoyance and hate.

"What are you doing here?" I ask without facing and just when I expect him to act like the devil he is, he lowers his voice and tries to reason with me.

"Elena. I do not know why you hate me so much when you don't even know me. Do not let those rumors get to you. Instead, try to know me yourself and see if I'm as bad as they say I am." He starts and I turn my face to stare at him, finding it hard to believe that he was the one saying all of these.

"I don't have the right to stand here and brag about who I am but we have all made mistakes in life, Elena. We're all beginning to find ourselves and grow. To do this, we must learn to forgive and give people a chance without judging them based on something you heard. I really want to see where this marriage takes us. What do you say?" He finishes as he stretched his hand out to me.

I stared at him for a moment, trying to understand what this was all about but then, it finally clicked in my head and I let out a loud laughter, putting my hands over my mouth.

He was a terrible actor. How hard could reading a script be for him to fail so miserably?

"Did Alpha Damien force you to say this? He probably had someone write it down for you and force you to rehearse it. You have no idea how funny you sound and don't get me started on your terrible expression." I laughed to his face but that made him angry as he took a step towards me.

"Shut up!" He commanded, his bright red eyes glaring at me and he flashed his white fangs at me, his anger getting the better of me.

I back away in fear when I realize that I shouldn't be getting on his bad side since we were to be married. I might have to deal with his nasty temper for a really long time. The thought alone scared me.

"I-I'm sorry, Scott. I shouldn't have said that." I fell on my knees, repeating those words, not sure if he could even hear me as his mind was clouded with fury.

I was still glued to the floor, pleading for my life to be spared when the door flung open to reveal by savior, his own eyes glowing with anger.