chapter 4

~~~Julian's Pov

I laid in bed with Elana curled up to my side. One arm underneath my head and the next one wrapped around her. I couldn't sleep. It was three in the morning. I was thinking about her. I cursed underneath my breath. Despite taking Elana to bed I still didn't feel satisfied. Call me insatiable I don't care. I still needed her. I got out of bed and took a quick shower, put on a pair of sweats and went out to the balcony. I needed air. I needed to clear my head. How do I get her out of my head? I'm not sure I want to see her again. I shouldn't see her again. Sigh, fuck me. I rub my temples trying to free my mind of all the anxiety that was slowly building up. Focus Julian, just focus. Your pack needs you now right now. No room for emotions.

I stayed outside till the sun came up. I walked back into the bedroom to see Elana getting out of bed. She reached for her silk robe off the bed head and put it on, she tied the strings to complete the procedure. Her nipple jutted through the material as she made her way over to me. She place a soft kiss on my cheek "Morning," she said.

"Morning. You know what to do," was all I said before leaving the room. I went to my study to do some work. I communicate with Chazz through mind link, Chazz get here now.

Okay boss. I'll be there soon. Chazz replied. Two seconds later I heard a knock on my door.

"Come in" I yelled. Chazz appeared in the doorway with a file jacket in his hand.

"What's that in your hand?" I asked eyeing the folder suspiciously.

"Oh this," He touched the folder placing it on my desk, "is for you. A brief overview for your dinner party tonight. An old and ancient pack called the Sliver Lining pack. They originated in Switzerland but came to Atlanta to establish a new pack base with new members for their pack. They already have an enormous base of pack members in their home town." Chazz explained to me as I was going over the information I had infront of me. "They're respected and honoured. They have a good leader by the name of Alpha Caine Ross and his Luna Katerina Ross. Good people." Chazz cleared up for me. "This alliance with them could be great for the pack."

Yes it would.

"What's the time?" I asked.

"Seven. Are you carrying Elana?" Chazz asked rubbing his neck.

"No. This is business. She stays." I told him calmly flipping through the papers again. "Leave."

"See you at seven boss." And he was gone.

Scarlett's Pov

I was already up before the sun came up. I took a quick shower and took out some change of clothes. I got dressed and made my way downstairs where the aroma of pancakes and scrambled eggs greeted me. My dad was already up and was seated at the table. I went over and took a seat next to him. "Morning dad" I stretched across and place a quick peck on his stubble cheek.

"Morning" He said while enjoying his meal. "So are you going to tell me what happen last night?"

Shit. "I went for a jog. And decided to take a short cut through the woods. Where the rain fall began to fall." I told him avoiding his eyes.

"Hmm... how interesting. You forgot you smell like a male too." He said stuffing a forkful of scrambled eggs in his mouth.

Busted.

I didn't say anything as I let him continue, "don't worry, I know you have a wild streak. Just don't see a need to lie about it."

I ignored his comment and then asked, "where's mom?"

"Getting the ballroom ready." He was finish eating and our maid collected his plate. "Am going to help her, excuse me."

I have a bad feeling about tonight.

Later that day...

The ballroom was decorated in sheer elegance. The chandeliers illuminated the room, the light brown wooden floor were polished so immaculately that you could see your reflection in it, it sparkled. White and red drapes covered the whites pillars in the ballroom. Everything seem to popped out of a story book.

"Time to get ready Scar." My dad voice interrupted my thoughts.

"Yes, I should. Excuse me." I quickly made my way up to my room where Maria was waiting for me.

"Hello Maria, I'm going for simple tonight." I told her as I took a bath. I came out thirty minutes later with my towel wrapped around me.

"Ready ma'am?" Maria asked in her thick Spanish accent.

"Yes please," I sat down at the edge of my bed as Maria applied my make-up. She then put my hair into a braid at the side.

"Finish senorita." She said before exiting. I look at myself in the mirror and was impressed with Maria's work. I saw the black dress on the bed. I quickly don the beautiful dress on my body. The dress was long and flowy at the end, the back had a immensely deep cut exposing my bare back to the cool air. It was also tight from the bust go straight down to my waist, long sleeves adorn my arms giving me a classic chic look to it. I located my silver slippers that Maria had carried with the dress. I added a pair of sliver earrings to complete my outfit. A knock came from the door just as I was finish "Come in" I called, giving myself a second glance in the mirror.

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"Oh Scar you look beautiful honey." My mother gushed, making my cheeks going red.

"Thanks mom."

"I think it's time to go down now. Its exactly seven." She told me.

"Okay, let's go." I said leaving the room with my mum.

~~~Scarlett ' s Pov

My mother and I went downstairs to meet my dad. He stood at the entrance of the ballroom doors waiting on us. He was wearing a black and white tuxedo with a black bow adorn around his neck, his hair was styled back giving him that sophisticated James Bond look. My mum went over to him and he looked down at her with admiration in his eyes. She place a reassuring hand over his as to tell him everything was going to be okay. It was a moment to take in. I tried not to get teary eyed. I saw them whispering and he finally turned around and saw me. His grey eyes lit up with excitement, I couldn't help but smile at him. "You look beautiful Scar." He said as I was making my way over to him. I embrace him in a tight hug.