Page 77 of My Only Luna

I chuckle dryly.

Me, of course, because you, Ella, were an angel, and I hope you’re looking down on me – on us and giving us strength, because Goddess I’m going to need it.

I close my eyes, and the ache in my chest that always returns when I’m here grips me tightly. No matter if you find someone else, if you mark them, the love for your mate can never fully disappear. I remain there before her grave, having a one-way conversation with myself, but for everything I say, I know heranswer.

There are similarities between her and Jessica, but there are a lot of differences, too. Jessica is patient with me and it is rare for her to ever oppose me. This might just be the first time. She lets me be unreasonable, but I also try not to argue with her, knowing it affects her. But she’s also firm and takes no nonsense from the girls.

While Ella was gentle and caring, she was quick to call me out on all my shit, way more often than I liked, and she didn’t need to argue with me. She’d state her opinion whether I wanted to hear it or not. And she was the same with Elijah. She showed him love, yet at the same time, she didn’t let him get away with things.

I sigh as I massage my temples. That is why Ella was my fated because she made up for my flaws. I stand tall, bidding her farewell for now. I think about Elijah… Is Scarlett the one who can bring the best out in him? Well, they are mates and now I just need to deal with it.

Elijah

We drop Liam and Angelaoff before going home. Well Liam is dropped down the path since driving to his house isn’t really possible with a car due to the narrow dirt path between the trees. I then drive home. We both get out and head inside, dropping our bags onto the ground beside the front door.

The entrance hall smells of fresh homemade chips and charcoal chicken, a reminder of Jessica’s incredible cooking skills.

Time to see how Dad’s going to react,I say mockinglythrough the mind-link. Fuck, did I miss being able to do this. I smirk as I reach over and kiss Scarlett.

Play nice, handsome.

“I always do. Let’s get to this,” I reply mockingly.

“Elijah, seriously, don’t make things worse.” Scarlett frowns quietly, just as Indigo comes running out from the kitchen.

“Guys!” She rushes at me and gives me a big hug. “Congratulations!” I lift her up, spinning her around, feeling Scarlett’s eyes on us as she stands there arms crossed.

“I got my girl, right?” I say placing her down and she nods, giving me a high five.

“You sure did.”

“What am I, a prize to be won?” Scarlett asks, narrowing her eyes. The two of us smirk at her.

“A lot more than just a prize, sweetheart,” I assure her, wrapping an arm around her waist and pulling her close. Indigo wrinkles her nose as she watches us kiss.

“That’s still gross…” she mumbles. I am about to speak when Jessica and Dad step out of the kitchen. The tension that pulls the air taut is fucking obvious when my eyes meet Dad’s.

Jessica steps forward, hugging Scarlett tightly, before she cups her face and admires her mark, relief flooding her face.

“I’m so happy you two are mates,” she says softly, but still loud enough that everyone in the hallway can hear.

“Thanks, Mama,” Scarlett replies. I can hear the happiness in her voice too. Jessica steps back and looks at me, as I now turn my gaze to her. She gives me a smile, which I return, and she steps forward, hugging me. She’s always on eggshells around me when she initiates any kind of contact, but I can’t blame her forthat. I’ve never really made her feel welcome.

“I know you will take good care of her,” she says quietly.

“Obviously, there’s no doubt about that,” I reply, giving her a small smirk before I now look over at Dad. “So, Alpha Jackson, she turned out to be my mate. Her mark should be clear proof of that. Want to make sure it’s real?” I add, sarcasm dripping from my voice, my eyes flickering with anger I’m suppressing.

He frowns deeply, his brows knitting together, his jaw ticking as he looks between us.

“I don’t need anything to be proved. It is clear that you two are mates,” he admits begrudgingly.

I nod slowly, “Yeah, so, when are the two of you divorcing?” I ask with my eyebrow raised, not missing Scarlett stiffen by my side.

“Elijah!”

“What are you going to do, not hand me the Alpha title?” I taunt.

“No one is divorcing and no one is taking away anyone’s position. Dad, please, you said you would try before you even knew we were mates,” Scarlett says softly. Dad’s gaze softens before he sighs heavily.

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