Page 100 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 1

Something inside me was screaming at me to stop him, to tell him to give me a chance? But what would that do?

He brushed past me, his dark eyes meeting mine one final time before he walked out. My eyes didn’t leave his broad back, with his muscular arms and narrow waist. He walked with power and you could see that he was the ultimate Alpha, but he was more than the heartless Lycan King everyone made him out to be. I knew that much.

He protected the werewolf race. If he didn’t care, he could have just lived a life of luxury and chilled as the King, but he didn’t. He chose to protect those weaker than him. Did everyone forget that when they called him ruthless and cold-hearted?

He didn’t turn back and I remained rooted in my place. The Lycan King and I were two very different people. Somehow, we had a connection, but there was nothing more between us. There couldn't be. We were worlds apart.

I turned away, brushing my tears from my cheeks, I needed to be strong. It was for the best. Deep down, I still couldn't make sense of Alejandro’s actions, but I wasn’t going to delve into them. I had patients to heal.

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The day had passed by in a blur. I went to all the injured, some whilst they slept, others were awake. Secretly healing them a little. I could feel it catching up on me but I made sure not to overexert myself or I’d never hear the end of it. I even saw Carmen in one of the beds. The doctors said she was stable and that was a relief to hear. I didn’t like her, but that did not mean she deserved death.

Valentin had also been discharged, as he was more worried about his mate. I was a little gutted as I wanted to see him, but I was just so happy he was ok and that he was with his mate.

The entire pack seemed to know about what had happened with Carmen, yet no one dared talk about it. The fear they felt of their King was palpable and his rule was absolute.

Although the day had been progressive, my mind was consumed by the moment I had with Alejandro earlier. The way he had held me, spoke to me and kissed me…

I had returned to the mansion and couldn't even smell him around. It looked like he hadn’t come home today. I had showered and taken a nap before I had been awoken by Raven to say that we were going to go see Aunty Indy. I was excited about that and hoped it would lift my mood too.

Now dressed in a pretty blue skater dress, I made my way with Raven to her apartment.

"Are you sure she said to come?" I asked curiously.

"Yes, she texted in the group chat."

"Oops, I had it on silent." I said guiltily.

We reached the block of apartments and made our way up the steps to Aunty Indy’s door.

The door was opened before we could even knock, by a very big man. He had a small beard, his dirty blond hair pulled up in a high ponytail. His piercing brown eyes looked us both over before he pushed past and walked off. I felt something was off. That strange feeling that I often got overcame me, I didn’t get a good feeling from him.

"Girls!" Aunty Indy said. Bringing me out of my thoughts, as she pulled us both into a tight hug.

"Ouchie!" Raven exclaimed, hugging us tightly.

"Shouldn’t I be the one saying ouchie?" I said. "I mean, you both are crushing me."

"Well, it's not our fault that you have extra fat in those breasts of yours." Aunty Indy teased.

I looked at her amused; unlike Mom, she was leaner, with defined abs and slightly tanned skin. Her black pixie cut suited her well and she had several piercings in her ears, as well as in her nose and eyebrow. I smiled. This was Raven's role model growing up.

"So, get inside. We have a lot to catch up on." She said.

"Yes, we do! When did you get back?" Raven asked, as we stepped into the apartment that was decorated in the modern interior that I was beginning to get accustomed to here. This apartment had a very homely touch, with a deep terracotta that was incorporated in ornaments, cushions and other homely touches. The delicious smell of chicken and vegetables baking in the oven from the kitchen area was ever so pleasant and I realised I had missed lunch.

"Last night actually." Aunty Indy replied.

I didn’t say that I had heard her talking to Alejandro, but I was curious as to why he seemed to have shown a different side of himself towards her.

"Oh nice, soooo what's the latest?" Raven questioned, dropping onto the black leather sofa.

"Well, life’s an adventure, getting to see different cities and towns." Aunty Indigo said.

"Gosh, when is the last time we actually saw you?" I asked sitting down.

"I think it’s been over 6 months." Aunty Indy said, giving us a small smile. I smiled back.

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