Page 41 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 1

23. A Well Needed Break

KIARA

So, Dad chose to send me to this pack simply because our pack was a hot spot for attacks? It irritated me how he felt I was incompetent or something. What did I need to do to show him I'm so much more than he gives me credit for? Yes I'm not perfect, nor am I the standard wolf. I have two disadvantages but I make up for them in other aspects. I love Dad but I just wish he could see I was ready to take care of myself.

The journey to Alejandro’s pack took just under two hours, I swear he was speeding way over the speed limit. We didn’t speak much. When we did, the sexual tension was just growing and it was getting suffocating in here. Him just looking at me got my core throbbing and that effect alone scared me.

I ended up reading a book or texting Raven. I was so incredibly excited that she was actually joining me. We were going to have a blast, and then there was the blood moon. The chance to find my mate would be high and I felt a little excited, but at the same time, Alejandro slipped into my mind. Would these feelings go away when I met my mate?

He parked up outside a very extravagant, flashy mansion. It was completely black and grey with windows across the entire front. I could see the modern interior inside too. Three large steps led to the double door entrance, with lights illuminating the rim of each step. Fancy... the dude sure was loaded.

I got out slowly and looked around. A large wall surrounded the entire mansion and grounds. Was it just the one mansion? Where did the pack live?

"Are you just going to stand there?"

"What do you expect me to do, make myself at home and show myself in?"

We glared at each other as he walked off to the mansion, opening the door. I ran after him, ignoring the constant pain in my ankle and followed him inside with just my handbag with me.

The inside was as modern as the outside. The theme was black, white and grey. It looked like it was straight out of a magazine. There was no mess or homey touch apart from the perfect ornaments and art that matched the theme of the décor and interior.

"Is this your house?"

"No, it’s the fucking Grinch’s."

"Well, you’re as gloomy and depressing as he is. I was just asking." I retorted.

"Well don’t ask fucking dumb questions." He said, heading upstairs.

Do I follow? Guess so. The stairs were carpeted down the centre and I made my way up, stumbling as I tried to keep up with him. He didn’t turn back as he walked down the hall. It smelled like him. That was the first thing I realised as I passed one of the doors. Slowing down as I looked at the sleek black wood.

"Want to get into my bedroom already?" He asked, now smirking as he opened the door next to it.

I felt my cheeks heat up and rolled my eyes.

"You wish." I said walking past, when I stopped and looked up at him. "Wait, this is your mansion… I'm staying here?"

He crossed his arms as he leant against the door frame.

"Elijah wanted me to take care of you… and I intend to.” He said, a predator like smirk crossing his face. My heart skipped a beat as I watched his gaze run over me.

"What about Raven?" I asked, my voice sounding pitchy. Damn, focus girl!

"She’s got the room opposite you." He said, making me feel a little relieved. "But make sure she stays out of my way. I promised your father to not hurt you, I didn’t say anything about her."

His words made my anger flare up but I clenched my fist and forced myself to breathe and calm down. If he dares to touch Raven; I’ll chop him to pieces, blend him up and make smoothies.

I shuddered at my own thoughts. Goddess, where did that creepy thought come from? But really… imagine an Alejandro smoothie. Maybe I could call it an ‘Alpha King Supreme smoothie'. I giggled at the thought.

He glanced at me as if I were weird before he opened a door. I guess I can't blame him, I was laughing to myself like a weirdo.

I looked inside. It was a nice room, decorated in grey and white. There was a large rug in the centre of the room and the king-sized bed was covered in grey and white bedding. The large ceiling to floor windows covered the entire wall opposite and looked out over the huge gardens.

From here I could actually see beyond the walls, where I saw other houses and buildings not too far beyond the perimeter. Floor-length curtains hung on each side of the window. There was a small chest of drawers on either side of the bed and a dresser on the same wall as the door. Wardrobes lined one wall and a second door led off to what I presumed was the bathroom.

"Thank you…" I said, I wasn’t expecting this. A sudden thought came to me and I turned. "Rayhan and Raihana are here, right?"

I hadn't seen both in over a year, Rayhan even longer as he was currently doing his Alpha training. I was actually excited to see him.

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