Chapter 25
ALEJANDRO
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I don't know what the fuck overtook me but when Carmen insulted Kiara , I lost it . My instincts were telling me to rip her to shreds but I had tried to keep control, a battle I was losing until she had placed her hand on mine . I closed my eyes , my assumption that there was more between us only seemed to be getting further confirmed . That maybe — just fucking maybe , Kiara could be my mate . The thought sent a knot of emotions through me . I rubbed my jaw frowning deeply . Fuck ... If it were ... It meant the Moon Goddess hadn't forgotten about me .... But wasn't she at least a decade late ? I had made up my mind that I was never going t o have someone, and that was what I wanted . Kiara fucking messed with me . I had more enemies than I'd ever be able to fucking count. I didn't need a weakness and that is what a mate would be to me , a weakness I didn't need nor want
The blood moon was less than three weeks away and if that was the case , then I needed to skip the event and avoid Kiara for the night . It was manageable ... But then what ? Would she wait a few years and then move on and choose her own mate ? My eyes flashed red and I felt my anger flare up at the very thought . I was fucking messed up . I wanted her, yet I hated her . I didn't want to give her anything ... I had nothing to give her. At the same time , I wanted to keep her to myself , mate or not. * Alpha, we have guests . * One of my warriors mind linked me.“ Who ? * I replied . I wasn't fucking expecting anyone . “ Alpha Bill and his daughter . “ Fuck, I wasn't expecting them to show up . Although I had business with Bill ... I didn't expect him to come so soon . Jasmin was someone I had a bit of a fucked up relationship with . The occasional fuck partner and someone the council was pushing me to accept and make my fucking queen
I had been considering it ... but ... Kiara . Her green eyes rimmed with that dazzling blue entered my mind and I knew I was a fucking mess . Well , who says I can't play, even if I accepted Jasmin .... ? Maybe I'd hurt Kiara enough for her to hate me and stay away . I didn't know exactly what I wanted but * Alpha ? * I realised he was waiting for a reply . * Send Darien to greet them and give them housing in one of the empty apartments . I'll meet them tonight . I said curtly . If they came fucking unannounced , then I was going to keep the dipshit waiting . K Bill had vast unclaimed land , the land I wanted to search for clues to possible Wendigo or Manangal hideouts . The only problem was , he had a lot of animals and that land was used a lot for hunting and training .
If 1 was to follow a trail and track, I needed minimum disruption . Although I was king and I could just fucking take the land and do what I wanted , I didn't want those who were behind the Wendigos and Manangal attacks alerted . Just then , my phone rang and I took it out of my pocket . Well I was expecting Elijah , but the fucker didn’t seem to want to harass me so quickly . Smart move . The current call was Rafael's . I hesitated . Should I answer it ? I rarely talked to him these days ... It had been years since we had much of a conversation He was my only link to the past . The reminder that I too had feelings at one point . “ What do you want ? ” I answered coldly . * Hello to you too , Brother . “ His reply came . I hated it, the warmth in his voice and the fake front of care. “ 1“ Cut to it, 1 don't have all fucking day." “ “ I know, you're a busy man now . Fucker . “ Don't put that shit on me
If you're done , shall I hang up ? “ “ No, wait , I just wanted to thank you for letting the kids come down . I appreciate it It means a lot . Raihana’s been on about i t for ages.” *” * Yeah well ... It's you who never bothered t o bring or send her sooner . Guess no one wants to send their kid to a fucking monster . Understood . But don't fucking pretend to thank me for useless bullshit. ” “ That wasn't my aim, Al- “ “ You done ? " I cut in . I hated this . This fucking conversation . All of it. ” Yeah ... 1 guess . I'll see you soon, Brother. 11” 1 ” Maybe . Or even better, hopefully never. " I replied , cutting the call . I clenched my jaw , tossing my phone onto the table .
I hated this whole fucking socialising shit . Sure, Rayhan and Raihana were my nephew and niece ... But did I really know them ? No. Did I want to make links with them ? No. I needed no one . Not now and not in the future . I liked the way my life was, I didn't need a place t o call home . Her face flashed in my mind once again and I closed my eyes . I didn't need her ... O r I was fucking trying to tell myself that anyway . It was a while later and I had needed to clear my fucking mind , deciding to go stop at the hospital . Yeah ok, Kiara was probably there ... Either way , I was going . I reached the hospital and I wouldn't lie, the smell of hazelnut chocolate drowned out the rest of the scents that filled the air and I let it lead me to her.
Pausing on the way to talk to one or two of my men, checking how they were doing . I now stopped outside the ward where Kiara was , she had a pair of medical gloves on a Is she was crouched down near one of my warriors * legs . A sharp burst of jealousy rushed through me as I saw her hand on . his leg . Callum stood arms crossed , and Serena was smiling as she listened to Kiara . “ So, what would you suggest miss ? “ Callum asked curtly . The man had an ego but he was an impressive doctor . “ I know they say bandages should be kept dry etcetera but we aren't really human
The correct mix of clove , dhatura and goldenseal soaking on a bandage would ease the pain and heal any infection caused . We have to remember that although yes, we are part human , we don't work the same way . “ Her sexy — as fuck voice came . ” So, you're saying this works ? “ Callum replied sceptically . ” It could just cause an infection by getting the wound wet for a long period of time." I have tried it, so yes . If Luca here doesn't mind being the test subject, then you could try it on one of his wounds and see if it heals any quicker ? ” She suggested , flashing Luca a smile .
My eyes burned as I felt the ugly feeling of jealousy . rise within me and all four turned to me, probably sensing my fucking aura. " Alpha ! “ Luca said, as Callum bowed his head respectfully . I walked in , looking at Kiara as she stood u p slowly , noting the way her heart raced i n rhythm with the rise and fall of her breasts . ” What's going on ? " I asked coldly . “ You're not messing with my warriors * healing , are you ? * Yeah , I've never cared before but I did not want her fucking hands on another man . Not in my pack . I glared at her in annoyance . She glared back disdainfully . 11“ No, I was suggesting something .. ” An interesting theory ... but I have no idea if it will really work ... " * Let's try it on me, I don't mind checking out Kiara's method .
" Luca said , giving her a fucking shit — eating grin . Dickhead . I growled and he paled . ” She's Alpha Elijah’s daughter . You will address her accordingly . ” I growled . No one had the fucking right to call her Kiara She raised an eyebrow . " What is he meant to call me , Miss Westwood ? Kiara's good . * She said , giving him a smile . My eyes flashed and Luca didn't reply to her . I smirked victoriously — at least someone got the fucking hint . She looked a t me in annoyance , realising he wasn't going to disobey his king . ” I think I get to choose what I want people to call me . ” * She said , glaring at me.” Umm, Madam, Alpha ... There are patients here ... Would you like to take your lovers quarrel outside ? * Callum said politely . Kiara gasped and Serena stifled a giggle . “ We — no ! That's not what — Goddess ! ” Kiara struggled , trying to get two words out . Serves her damn right ... * Out you go madam , we will try your theory . ” Callum said . “ Don’t call me madam ... “ She pouted . Damn, how did she pull off fucking cute and sexy in one ... ? I sensed Serena watching me and I gave her a withering glare , making her flinch .
I hated how fucking observant she was . She and Darien were like fucking middle — aged women who gossiped and jumped to assumptions over every goddamn thing . O k , maybe they weren't that off on me and Kiara but still, don’t get in my business . “ You hear the doc . * I said , glaring at Kiara as I motioned to the door . She ignored me and looked at Luca . ” It was nice meeting you , see you soon . If you do test my theory today , we could compare the injuries tomorrow ? ” She said to Callum, who grunted . I smirked slightly . She sure knew how to get stuff done . " Yes, yes ... We'll do that. ” Callum agreed reluctantly .
She flashed him a smile then looked at me . “ After you, Alpha . * She said this mockingly , stressing on the word * Alpha *. Damn girl . Continue talking like that and I'll have you on your fucking knees .. She cocked a brow at me and I walked off , hearing her follow me . * Your pack’s impressive . * She said softly , now looking at me as she fell into step next to me. 11“ Hmm." “ You did a great job . I like it.” "” “ Not that I need your approval . “ She gave me a dirty look . If I got a fucking pound for every time she gave me one of her looks, I'd be way richer than I already am . We stepped out of the double doors and I welcomed the fresh air, mixed with her intoxicating scent . I'm excited to work there . Doctor Callum’s pretty good . ” I glanced at her, watching the sunlight hit her hair
My breath hitched at how fucking gorgeous she looked right now .. One of the stray strands of her hair tickled her nose and my fingers itched to brush it aside . I was no longer listening to what she was saying . I reached out and brushed it aside , making her stop mid — sentence , her beautiful eyes widening as they looked into mine . ” Alpha Al! ” Fuck . Jasmin had found me .... Kiara and I both turned to see the pretty redhead . Jasmin Bloom , 5.10, grey eyes and a body many women would be envious of . “ I missed you , handsome . ” With those words, she wrapped her arms around my neck . I couldn't respond , a swirl of emotions flitting through me ... but above all others I could feel and see was the hurt and confusion in Kiara's unique eyes .