Her Cold-Hearted Alpha novel Chapter 20

KIARA

There was something between Alejandro and me. I don’t know what it was but I saw the way he didn’t even bother to look at the women who wanted a sliver of the Alpha Kings’ attention. But when he would look at me, I did not miss the hunger in his dark onyx eyes. He could deny it all he wanted but I got his heart racing too, just as he did mine. What was i Soon I knew he’d be leaving and returning to his own pack. Just the thought made me and my stomach sink. I was totally confused; I mean, the guy got me so worked up that we were constantly at each other’s throats.

I wasn’t weird. I had never been attracted to anyone so strongly before – then there was the fact that he was thirty-four! That i n itself shocked me, he was almost double my age. If Dad knew what went through my mind, I’m sure he’d lock me in the cells for the rest of my life. Things with Damon had been kind of strange. I mean, he was quieter, and I knew our ‘breakup’ had affected him. the night after the attacks I went to see him , w e did end up having sex but for the first time , I found it hard . Although he was as amazing as ever , I couldn’t stop the guilt that filled me . Guilt that had no basis to be there . I couldn’t forget his quiet words when we had simply laid there . ‘ I’ve already lost you . ‘ I wouldn’t forget them , but it also made m e realise that I had hurt him .

It only added the need to leave the pack . To just have a little break to come to terms with it , as well as having space to breathe . Coming to that ; I hadn’t asked Dad again , I mean , a lot had been going on . It had been two days since the attack . We had lost 4 men and 1 woman . Kimberly Stone , the sweet twenty – five – year – old nurse who had been pregnant . The funerals were held yesterday and security had been tightened considerably . We had just finished training for the morning and I had just showered and got dressed in pink leggings and a white chiffon tunic . I paired it with white sandals and pink feathery earrings to complete my look .

complete my Toon . ‘ Kiara , come to my office at the packhouse . ‘ Dad’s voice came through the mind link . ‘ Bring Raven too . ” I frowned . Did I mess up again ? What did I do now ? ‘ Ok . ‘ I quickly sent Raven a text and headed out . Seeing Damon standing with Liam , I paused on the bottom step . I hadn’t seen him since the other night when I snuck out of his bed , although he had said to stay the night , I hadn’t been able to . Our eyes met and my heart raced.co ” Morning . ” He said , breaking the silence . I could see Liam observing us sharply . ” Morning , you weren’t at training . ” I replied smoothly . ” F ” I was setting up some sensors around the pack grounds . ” ” Oh , no wonder … ” I replied . Goddess , don’t let me make this awkward . ” Anyway , I need to go , Dad’s called me to his office at the packhouse . ” ” You too ? ” Liam said , frowning .

” Why ? You two as well ? ” Damon nodded as he exchanged a look with Liam . ” Weird , he called Raven too … ” I added . ” Let’s get going then . ” Liam said pushing open the front door , and the three of us stepped out . Five minutes later , we all entered Dad’s office only to find Mom , Beta Aaron – who I called uncle and Damon’s dad there . As well as Alejandro and one of the men who had come with him – Dustin , I think it was . I wonder what this was about … ” Come in . ” Dad said from where he sat on his chair , like the Alpha he was . Mum was seated on his leg . Uncle Aaron and Dustin were sat in the seats opposite dad .

” Alejandro said with contempt , glaring at Damon with such hatred my heart thudded . Why did he hate him so much ? It wasn’t because of our relationship , was it ? Who was I kidding ? Sure , he had some interest i n me , but I knew it was just sexual . It seemed I wasn’t the only one to feel confused at Alejandro’s dangerous anger . ” Kiara … ” Mom said , frowning as she looked between the two men . Damon’s face was emotionless , his soft blue eyes calm . While Alejandro’s were a burning red , screaming anger and power . ” It’s fine , I mean the packs safe … I don’t think I need … I mean Raven , I’ll take Raven . ” I said , making Raven high five m e . Alejandro smirked as if he had just attained a victory and took a long drag of his cigarette . ” We leave in the morning . ” He glanced at me and our eyes met before he walked out . Dustin gave a small smile before he left the room too , following his Alpha . Dad sighed and looked at Damon .

” What happened between you and Alejandro ? ” ” Nothing . We just fought once during training . ” Damon said , glancing at me . I had a feeling he had a doubt . 11 ” Oh , who cares ? That man has issues . Raven added . ” So come on Kia , let’s go pack ! ” ” Ok . ” I said , smiling slightly . ” Angel . ” . ” Dad called me . I stopped and turned back . ” Be careful . Even if Alejandro has agreed , he is dangerous … Don’t piss him off and remember that you are a guest at his pack . Respect him . ” ” 1 I nodded and was about to leave when I turned back to Dad , a sudden thought coming to me .

” I don’t get it though . Of all the packs , why did you choose his ? There’s more to this , isn’t there ? ” I saw the adults exchange looks and Liam stepped forward . ” Don’t think too much about it , Kiara . ” ” No. There’s more … I want to know . ” I pushed stubbornly . ” Kiara . For once , stop being stubborn . The reason doesn’t change anything . I got you sorted to go , so take it . ” Mum said firmly . ” But there is more to it . ” I said now . looking at Dad . His blue eyes met mine and he sat forward . ” The attacks on this pack are growing . The Wendigo and Manangal attacks are all around us . We’re like a fucking hot spot , drawing them in . I’d rather you be somewhere far away and safe . What better place can there be than the Alpha Kings Pack.