Her Cold-Hearted Alpha novel Chapter 26

KIARA

The moment that red-headed bombshell wrapped her arms around Alejandro’s neck, I felt a painful stab in my chest. My wolf was hurting and so was I. I tried my best to mask my emotions as I took my phone out of my pocket and whispered an excuse me whilst I walked away. It hurt like a bitch. Why though? We were nothing. Breathe girl you got this. I took deep breaths as I walked away. No, I was not going to cry, nor was I going to show I cared.

I came to an abrupt stop before I almost knocked into none other than Carmen. She looked at me, with barely disguised resentment.

“Watch it pup.” She said.

“I didn’t bump into you, so watch your attitude.” I snapped back. Don’t mess with me. I don’t care if you’re the fucking warrior princess or the Lycan king himself when I’m pissed, I don’t like anyone in my way. The confusion and pain I’d felt had now moulded into annoyance and irritation.

Her lips curled but she said nothing.

“With an attitude like that, you won’t get far with the king.” 11

“Who said I was trying to get far with him?” I countered coldly.

I pushed past her and stormed off back towards Alejandro’s mansion, I was no longer in the mood to loiter around. I decided on taking a long shower and napping, I needed to cool off and I remembered my promise to Dad to behave … I had told Doctor Callum I’d come to the hospital from tomorrow and I was looking forward to it.

The sound of Ava Max’s ‘Kings and Queens’ awoke me from my slumber and I growled in frustration. The glowing screen of my phone was the only light in the darkness, I reached for it and saw Liam’s face on the screen. Sighing, I answered it.

“Yeah?” I groaned.

“Were you really sleeping? Raven said that, but you’re not the type to nap unless you’re mad…” He trailed off, realizing he had hit the nail on the head.

Smartass, guess that’s what happens when you’re twins.

“Yeah and like I promised Dad, I’m behaving.” I grumbled.

“Haha, serves you right.”

“You’re being annoying.” I muttered, trying to feel for the lamp in the darkness, before it came on by a simple touch. I smiled; touch lamps were convenient.

“So, I called to tell you Aunty Indy’s getting back in like a weeks’ time, so you’ll get to see her there.” He said.

My eyes flew open and I all but screamed i n excitement.

“Wait! Really?! I thought she wasn’t getting back until after the blood moon?!”

“Things changed; her mate’s done his job.

“I can’t wait.”

I smiled, my excitement only growing. Aunty Indy’s mate was part of Alejandro’s pack. Being a warrior of his, they travelled a lot and we rarely saw them. It seemed like a fun thing to do, not for me, but it kept Aunty Indigo busy.

I felt a wave of sadness wash over me.

She’d had countless miscarriages and no matter what she tried, the doctors said her body just wasn’t able to contain the pregnancy. Just thinking of that, dampened my mood. Growing up, Aunty Indigo was the cool aunt who’d join in with you in messing around and also bail you out of trouble. Well, she got past Dad but not Mom. 2

I spoke to Liam for a short while longer before I decided to get dressed and head downstairs, Raven had messaged asking where I was. Apparently, she and the Rossi siblings spent the afternoon in Alejandro’s home cinema. That was something I wouldn’t mind doing, having a nosy around this place.

I now remembered the annoying redhead and my mood dropped a few more notches. Wait, why should I let it get to me?

I was not going to let some annoying Lycan and his prissy little arm candy get my mood down. I refused to let anything ruin my few weeks of freedom!

Just as I was browsing through my clothes, there was a knock on the door.

“Kia!” Raven’s voice came.

“Yeah?”

“You up?”

“Yup.”

“Well, dinner with the king and some guests is coming up soon, Serena said to dress good. It’s more a formal thing?”

“Right…” I said, frowning.

“You ok?”

“Of course, I was just tired so I napped.” I lied.

Sorry Raven but I’ll tell you the truth later.

“Alright, I don’t believe you… Make it quick and be down in thirty minutes, ok?”

“Sure.” I replied. Nothing got past her.

Now to dress like I don’t care… I didn’t pack many dresses, not thinking I’d need them… Sighing inwardly I looked at my two options. A red and a midnight blue. Red was a bit much, so I decided on the blue.

It was a lace body-con dress, with cap sleeves. The lace top layer was a little longer, reaching my knees, and the bottom layer was a hand’s span shorter. I looked at the two-inch silver heels, I could wear them and suffer from pain all night… I know what I was doing, trying to look good and show everyone I was amazing. I didn’t want to act so shallow though…

I put the heels aside and began working o n my makeup. Nude lips, smoky blue eyes and a winged liner. I straightened my already straight hair and backcombed it from the top to add some volume, styling i t in a quiff and left a few strands to frame my face. I chose some silver earrings and a bracelet and then stood up looking at my reflection.

“Wh-How! How dare you?! Alpha Alejandro! Will you allow this child to mock me like this in your home?”

I picked up my glass. Dad did say I only needed to behave around Alejandro…

“You did mock her father first Bill. I can’t really stop her from defending him can 1?”

His words made everyone look at him in surprise.

“Umm, you can hot stuff? You’re king remember?” Jasmin said placing her hand on his arm.

Alejandro turned his cold glare on her and she instantly removed her hand.

“Don’t remind me of who the fuck I am. Try to remember it yourself before you or your father tell me what the fuck I should do.” He said dangerously. Her pale skin only seemed to pale a little more.

“Uncle is so nice.” Raihana said as she popped a full potato in her mouth.

We all looked at her. Yeah, maybe she was a little delusional… There were a wide variety of words I’d use to describe Alejandro. Smoking, delicious, sexy, yummylicious, dangerous – I could go on. But ‘nice’ was not one of them.

Alpha Bill was now eating as if he were being forced to eat poison and I stifled a giggle looking at his face.

“Kiara.” Alejandro said suddenly. My giggles vanished as I turned to look at him, trying not to relive the way my name sounded on his lips. His face was unreadable and it took all my willpower to control my emotions. I knew everyone could hear my racing heart. A girl could simply be scared of him, right?

“Yes?” I said sipping my juice, not bothering to spare him more than a second of my gaze. I could feel his aura darkening. Seems like his royal highness didn’t like to hear a no. Well, too bad.

“Meet me in my office on the first floor after dinner, I need to discuss a few things with you. 11

I raised my eyebrow. Goddess no. Being alone with him was not what I needed…

“Can’t we just discuss them now?” I said nonchalantly.

He growled dangerously. “Don’t fucking push me.”

“Fine.” I said, exhaling in frustration.

Jerk. He gave me a cold smirk and I wondered what he was thinking behind those dark orbs of his…

“We have a lot to discuss too, Alpha.” Bill interjected.

“Tomorrow. Tonight, I’m busy.” Alejandro replied coldly.

I felt several eyes on me but dared not look up. I knew Alejandro was looking at m e but I had no idea what he meant. I won’t deny that nerves, my stomach was fluttering with and dare I say it… Anticipation.