Page 27 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 1

"I didn’t mean to suffocate you. I know you say it a lot but I never realised it was so bad that you want to leave and go elsewhere." He said, trying to hide how my words had affected him. I had hurt him. The very thought made my chest clench painfully. This wasn’t my aim. I shook my head and wrapped my arms around his waist.

"I know, but I just want to do stuff without everyone worrying for me. To be more than the Alpha’s daughter." I whispered, inhaling his comforting scent. Grandad was right, we did stink.

"I’ll support you. When we discuss this with dad, I promise I’ll be on your side." He said, kissing the top of my head.

"Thanks."

"Come on, we better get- Whoa, you’re still bleeding a little... How hard did he hurt you?!"

"Long story - I pissed the king off." I said. His eyes flashed and he growled.

"He hurt you that badly?"

"Liam! You’re doing it again! I did ask for it." I sighed and smacked his arm. "Seriously, it was my fault. Don’t get so overprotective. We both know that if he wanted, I’d be dead right now."

"True. Seriously Kia, stop pissing him off. I don’t even know how you can handle his presence."

"Hmm, no idea - he’s a jerk." I said, although I had to admit that he was a really hot jerk. "Well see you downstairs, I better go shower."

He nodded and I gave him a smile before walking off to my room. I was hoping with Grandad here he may be on my side, because I was serious, I needed a break from this pack. Yes I loved it, but I wanted to be able to live independently, even if it was just for a short time.

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It was an hour later and we were all seated with mom's freshly baked chocolate muffins and tea in front of us. I had just told Grandad that I wanted to move to another pack, as experience to learn more about herbs and to apply my knowledge somewhere.

"It’s just I want to do something useful without being treated special. I love our pack, but I just need a break. If I could go for a few weeks or so just to learn something new. There are several packs with the best doctors and if I could spend a little time there, it would be great. Just think, you know I love medicine and herbs. Dad, I wouldn’t even get in trouble because I’d be doing something I love." I finished.

"I think it’s a fair suggestion." Mom added.

"You will probably leave once you find your mate… Although I’d like it if your mate were here…" Dad said frowning.

"Like who?" Liam asked, drinking his glass of milk.

The baby didn’t drink hot drinks, but he had milk in the morning and at night. I smirked slyly as I looked at his milk moustache. Should I sneak a picture? I bit into my muffin just as dad spoke.

"Damon, he would be ideal."

I choked on the big bite I had stuffed in my mouth. It was now Liam’s turn to smirk, thumping my back.

"Damon huh?" He asked, his brow furrowed.

"Yeah, he’s a good kid." Dad replied.

Dad just wanted me forever close to him. Yeah, I’m sure he wouldn’t think that of Damon if he knew he had been between my legs often enough for the last two years… I felt a little guilty thinking of Damon. He hadn't been on the group chat either. Although we three could mind link, we liked some normality and Raven didn’t have the link yet, so it was only fair to use phones. I wonder how he was feeling.

"You're saying Damon because he’s the only decent one around, but the past doesn't define someone. You should know that." Mom said from where she was sitting in dads lap.

"I won’t deny it, but my girl deserves the best."

I rolled my eyes. Typical dad comment.

"Well, it could also be karma, if her mate turns out like you." Grandad added chuckling.

"I think… If Kiara wants to go somewhere for a month, I mean the blood moons in about four weeks. Why not let her?" Liam said hesitantly, trying once more. I take back what I said earlier. He really wasn't as bad as dad.

I felt a leap of happiness at his words, he really was supporting me. Mum and dad exchanged looks and I wondered what it was about. After a moment, dad sighed deeply.

"I’ll think about it. But until I do, I want you on your best behaviour."

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