Chapter 34: Followed by Elise

Elise determination led her to pursue Alpha Brian in Edinburgh. She discovered Brian intended to go to Edinburgh at the Alpha’s dinner. He did say he needed to go to Bonnie and the twins who were currently there. Where Brian was concerned, Elise always had separation anxiety. The fact that she was engaged to Brian did not help and was compounded by her desire to be Alpha Brian's Luna. She called him several times and received no reply. So she took matters into her own hands. First, she visited his mom, Roseann, to get her opinion on her next steps but discovered that Brian's mom did not support her idea. Roseann very kindly suggested that Elise go somewhere else for a vacation. Elise was adamant about this trip because she swore she would get the bitch Bonnie away from the Alpha, and she would take Brian and the twins back to New York, where they belong. Although Elise's ancestors were Scottish, and she spent many vacations there, she had no affiliation with that place. All she could think of was never to release Brian to Bonnie and keep them separated in two countries far away from each other, which would be best for this couple. Little did she know that tables can turn.

She invited her parents to lunch and discussed the situation with them. Her dad's love for her was maximised when he discovered that Alpha Brian met his destined mate. He sympathised with his daughter, especially now that she lost the opportunity to be the next Luna and encouraged her to follow her dreams. Her mom, being realistic since she was in a similar situation, told her daughter emphatically that it was a bad idea. She discouraged Elise from going to Scotland because She had a terrible suspicion that Elise would not return to them.

The wilful and disobedient Elise never complies with her mom because her dad spoilt her rotten and gave in to her whims and fancies. This young woman was given almost everything she ever wanted or desired. It can be noted that because of her wilfulness, her personality comes up short because her emotional intelligence is limited.

She called her aunt Eloise, whom she was named after that night. Aunt Eloise returned to Scotland forty years before to be with her destined mate. She told Aunt Elouse that her Alpha fiance went to Scotland, and she was going to Scotland to be with him. She explained that he was staying with friends who did not have accommodations for her. Her aunt was delighted that her only niece, Elise, was coming to visit with her. She said, "Luv, you are welcome to stay as long as you want. The enthusiastic Elise packed her suitcase and was ready to follow Alpgha Brian to Edinburgh.

Elise POV

My name would not be Elise if I allowed that conniving bitch Bonnie to have my Alpha and become his Luna, so I spoke with Roseann, who gave me little to no encouragement after I spoke with my parents about my pending trip. The last person was my aunt to let her know of my arrival. I was not too fond of Brian favouring Bonnie with the mate bond, and he could not resist her. But what about me? Don't I have feelings? I loved this Alpha wolf for as long as I could remember. It was my stupidity and the bartender's ignorance that got Bonnie pregnant with the Alpha twins. Every time I think about it, I get so angry at myself. Who was I fooling myself into living in a fool's paradise? I am reluctant to let go of my Alpha because he was mine, and I claimed him first. How dare Bonnie try taking him away from me. I was destined to be the Luna.

I packed my suitcase, and my dad escorted me to the airport. As I boarded the plane, palpitations erupted in my chest, and my heart fluttered. I not only had anxiety panic attacks, but I was also feeling a bit dizzy. When I boarded the aircraft, I closed my eyes. I was awakened by a bang and opened my eyes. The realisation hit me like a bucket of cold water; I slept through the flight. Just thinking that I had reached Heathrow started the butterflies in my stomach. My anxiety attack pushed forward like a can of worms, causing me to feel faint again. I changed flights and thought that I would feel better the closer I got to Edinburgh, but the more I panicked I felt; what if Alpha Brian decides to stay in Edinburgh with Bonnie and the twins? What was I to do? The plane landed, and as I exited, I saw Aunt Eloise waving frantically. I grabbed her suitcase from the carousel and headed to her. My aunt hugged me warmly and kissed me on both cheeks. She told me I was more beautiful than the last time she saw me two years ago. But that was Aunt Eloise, who loved me to death and thought her niece was the best thing since sliced bread was invented.

She took me to her house. I assumed since Uncle Logan's death, she would return to pack lands, but to my disappointment, she was still living in Edinburgh city, enjoying her social life of tea parties and dinners with Lords and Ladies. She often visited Ascot with her friends and bet some money; although her winnings were minimal, she said she did it for her company. I was highly disappointed that I would not be seeing Brian anytime soon. This could complicate things for me. I told Auntie I needed to visit the pack house, and she said. Whatever in the world for? You need to meet some gallant gentlemen and forget the beasts. I could not believe what I heard; my wild aunt, who gave my dad inconsiderable trouble, was now behaving like a sophisticated lady and looking down on the wolf nation. I asked her, "Please, Aunty!" She told me we could go in two days but that her schedule was booked for the next two days.

My destiny took me to places I never dreamt of. I went out to a late-night bash, and as I walked into the premises, I felt extremely uncomfortable, and I could smell leather and musk. It seems as if my sinuses were playing games with me. It was a rather sweet combination. My heart quickened as I looked around and tilted my nose to get more of this smell. I allowed my nose to trail this smell. It took me to a door where I could hear loud male voices and laughter. It seemed like it was a male hangout night, and as far as I could listen, there were about half a dozen men in there. It could be any one of those men. I was half drunk, and my concentration was a bit fuzzy, so my mind could be playing tricks on me. I ran out of that place like a lion was pursuing me. I don't know these men, and I cannot put myself in danger in a strange country.

I decided to leave the bash and go to my auntie's house. On my way to the door, a man blocked my path and said, Luv, the night is yet young; why don't we dance and have a drink or two? I eyed him and tried to strategise how to outsmart him and get out of there. I replied not tonight, and he reached out to grab my well-rounded ass. As he was about to pinch me. I heard a growl and saw a shadow sprinting from the bathroom, and I listened to a crack. Before I knew it, the many lay on the ground as blood sprang forth from his nose. Synonymously, that musky leather smell hit my nose again. Before I knew it, it was gone. At this point, I knew my senses were playing games with me. I was a Beta female, and at twenty -six, I never shifted. Inpondered that Goddess Selene always put our mates in the right place to find us. But where was I entertaining such thoughts when I was still

engaged to Alpha Brain? I must be out of my mind.

I walked to the parked car when I saw the same guy beating the man who tried to grab me to a pulp. We looked up and saw me, and he started walking to me like a zombie. I thought I was for, so I quickly jumped into Auntie's borrowed car and drove to the house. That night, I could not sleep. I felt wide awake all night. At this time, I started strategising on how I would ruin Bonnie here and take Briam back to New York with me. During my various strategies, I forgot about that musky leather smell. I instinctively knew whenever I got the opportunity to get a whiff of that smell. I would investigate it thoroughly. For now, I have to concentrate on influencing Alpha Brisn to keep our engagement intact and get rid of Bonnie. I do hope the rumours I heard about Alpha Soren and her is true. I will down discord between these two men and set up a scenario where Alpha Brian will see Bonnie for the cheating bitch she is, and he will get rid of her.