Page 36 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 1

"We’re a team." Raven said, now knowing if Alejandro said no, Dad wouldn’t be able to do anything. "Please?"

We all knew there was no sincerity in that please. Raven was going one way or another.

"Consider her a part of her security." Dad said. "Damon, I want you to go-"

"No. My pack will protect her, she doesn't need others. You are already sending two warriors." Alejandro said, his aura now suddenly growing. "I’ll take it as an offence if you think my pack is not competent."

"It’s not that but it’s only fair the Alpha’s daughter has someone with her, from her own pack." Dad growled back.

"Then she can pick. The brat or him." Alejandro said with contempt, glaring at Damon with such hatred my heart thudded.

Why did he hate him so much? It wasn’t because of our relationship, was it? Who was I kidding? Sure, he had some interest in me, but I knew it was just sexual.

It seemed I wasn’t the only one to feel confused at Alejandro’s dangerous anger.

"Kiara…" Mom said, frowning as she looked between the two men.

Damon’s face was emotionless, his soft blue eyes calm. While Alejandro’s were a burning red, screaming anger and power.

"It’s fine, I mean the packs safe… I don’t think I need… I mean Raven, I’ll take Raven." I said, making Raven high five me.

Alejandro smirked as if he had just attained a victory and took a long drag of his cigarette.

"We leave in the morning." He glanced at me and our eyes met before he walked out.

Dustin gave a small smile before he left the room too, following his Alpha.

Dad sighed and looked at Damon.

"What happened between you and Alejandro?"

"Nothing. We just fought once during training." Damon said, glancing at me. I had a feeling he had a doubt.

"Oh, who cares? That man has issues." Raven added. "So come on Kia, let’s go pack!"

"Ok." I said, smiling slightly.

"Angel." Dad called me. I stopped and turned back. "Be careful. Even if Alejandro has agreed, he is dangerous… Don’t piss him off and remember that you are a guest at his pack. Respect him."

I nodded and was about to leave when I turned back to Dad, a sudden thought coming to me.

"I don’t get it though. Of all the packs, why did you choose his? There’s more to this, isn't there?"

I saw the adults exchange looks and Liam stepped forward.

"Don’t think too much about it, Kiara."

"No. There’s more… I want to know." I pushed stubbornly.

"Kiara. For once, stop being stubborn. The reason doesn't change anything. I got you sorted to go, so take it." Mum said firmly.

"But there is more to it." I said now looking at Dad.

His blue eyes met mine and he sat forward.

"The attacks on this pack are growing. The Wendigo and Manangal attacks are all around us. We’re like a fucking hot spot, drawing them in. I’d rather you be somewhere far away and safe. What better place can there be than the Alpha Kings Pack."

21. Consuming My Mind

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