Page 118 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 1

I flashed her a smile. "Well, you guys have fun, I'm going to go to the hospital."

She nodded and I gave her a genuine smile. I had to be positive, but the more I thought of it, I felt scared… He had said ‘one taste’. Did that mean he just wanted me out of his system?

I was so lost in thought, I didn’t realise where I was going until I knocked into someone. I went tumbling back, groaning as I fell on my ass.

"Sorry." I was about to get up when the person held their hand out, just as their familiar scent hit me.

"No damage done." Carmen said.

My eyes widened as I looked at her outstretched hand. I took it slowly, letting her help me up. She looked away.

"I want to say thank you, for saving my life. Doctor Callum mentioned… You know… I won’t tell anyone, because I know it's confidential… I had a feeling you did something… And the way you spoke to the Alpha for me…" She was mumbling, but I knew she was serious.

I was quite shocked she knew what had happened, but for her to thank me...

"It’s ok, I'm glad you’re ok." I said.

She looked up at me and smiled slightly. "I also need to say sorry. What I did, was messed up and low."

"It’s in the past." I said, giving her a small smile. She returned it with a smile of her own.

I was surprised but I was glad, I didn’t want any animosity between us.

"You’re twelve years my junior, but you acted way beyond your years. Not only did you win the match, you won in every way. I respect that."

"Umm, Thanks…" I didn’t really know how to respond to that.

"You saved me. I owe you that debt. If the need arises, I’ll have your back." She said.

"Oh that’s not needed, it was my fault you got hurt."

"No, it wasn’t, I asked for it." She said, looking guilty.

I looked at her curiously.

"Why do you- did you, dislike me?" I asked, unsure how to word that.

"The King has never defended anyone the way he did that day. Seeing that was kind of painful." Carmen said.

I signed inwardly, another one to add to the list of Alejandro’s admirers…

"I'm sorry…" I said.

"No need. You’re strong, compassionate and I think you’d make a great queen." She said giving a crooked smile.

I blushed "Oh no we’re not-"

"Ladies!" Serena said now coming over, I had a feeling she was worried things were going to get out of hand from the way she had rushed over. "Glad to see you’re up and on the go, Carmen."

"Me too." Carmen said sincerely.

"Hey, Serena." I said with a smile.

"What are those?" Carmen asked her, my gaze fell to the pamphlets.

"Oh, just making preparations for the engagement." Serena said.

My heart sank, maybe he just didn’t call it off yet…

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