Page 144 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 2

‘Nothing happened.’ I said through the link.

My wolf was restless, and so was I. Girl calm down, I said to her, sighing.

"Doesn’t fucking seem like it."

"I just… I’m scared too." I said, fighting back the tears that I didn’t even know were building up.

"Nothing's going to happen, ok?" He whispered, his deep voice thick and husky as he sat down on the bed and pulled me into his lap.

"When I think of the future… I feel sick…like something bad is going to happen." I whispered.

The overwhelming emotions that hit me every time I tried to focus on the upcoming day overcame me once again. He didn’t speak for a moment, holding me tight.

"It doesn’t matter... Whatever happens… we’ll get through it… I promise you, nothing will happen to you. Or to our pup." He said quietly, running his fingers through my hair as he kissed the top of my head. His voice held complete confidence.

"Promise me nothing will happen to you." I whispered, my heart thudding.

I needed that promise, I needed him to tell me. His heart was racing, and it terrified me.

"I promise that I’ll try my best to come out of this unscathed. Endora is my mother, and it's my fucking job to end this shit… but I will give it my all to come out of this shit alive."

His words squeezed at my heart painfully. Crushing me completely. He didn’t promise me that he’ll be ok… he only promised he’d try… I couldn’t speak as he simply held me, his thundering heart felt like my lifeline as I curled against his chest, letting the tears slip down my cheeks.

A King and a Queen. The titles were pretty but never had I realised how heavy the weight of those titles were. It was our duty to protect our people… no matter the cost. Neither of spoke. He only bent down, kissing my wet cheek. I wasn’t sure when he made us lie down or when he slipped my shoes off, but the sheer weight of knowing that anything could happen in a matter of days weighs heavily on me... all I could do was clutch onto the man that I loved so dearly…

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All Hallows Eve. The night had finally arrived. Restlessness, tension and fear rushed through the wolves. Every man and woman displayed it but one - Our king. My Love, My mate. No matter how vulnerable he felt, that was a side that only I felt and experienced when we were alone. Today, as he stood at the front of the flanks of wolves, ready to lead us to battle… there was only confidence, power and calmness exuding from him.

"Everyone knows the plan. Remember your positions and remember the aim. Don’t break ranks, don’t panic, and look to your Alphas for guidance." Alejandro spoke as he stood before everyone in nothing but a baggy pair of pants.

Everyone listened, their faces sombre and serious. I could sense their emotions; exhilaration, fear, worry, determination, confidence and pride... mixed with so much more...

Marcel had managed to have his men united under him and, unsurprising to most of us but Marcel himself, his people were ready to join his pack and to be recognised as a pack in their own right. The Rossi brothers were truly an exception. Each one was born to lead, an Alpha.

"Be prepared for the unexpected and for those who believe Selene’s watching out for us… then pray to her and ask for fucking strength, because we sure as hell are going to need it." He gave a cold smile looking out at the crowds, I could see him under the light but I knew once we were fighting, I’m going to have to use my abilities to see… I knew what to do, and I’ll be making sure to keep a protective shield around me for my baby.

Thanks to Grandma Amelia, Liam and myself, we had been able to pinpoint the exact location where the witch was buried. Liam was very intuitive, he always had been, but he was just calmer and quieter than I was. Working together, we had found the most likely spot and had set up some traps.

2.39 am… that was the precise timing that we would need to deliver the finishing blow. Before she channelled the power in this very area to resurrect the witches. There had been doubt raised several times about Delsanra’s words. I think my agreeing with Rayhan irked Alejandro a little too, but everyone knew that it was our best shot. It was a risk that we had to take, and Rayhan had been adamant that this was it.

Once Alejandro had finished talking everyone got ready, some meeting and talking to their mates or families, before those who were not going to fight joined the rest in the safe houses.

The weather was cold and wet. It had rained on and off through the day and now it was just getting colder. I wore leather pants, a polo-neck top with my necklace hidden inside, and a jacket over. My hair was pulled into a tight bun on top of my head, and I carried the staff that Alejandro had gotten for me. I looked at the time on my phone.

1.06 am…

Liam came over to me,

"Hey." I said,

He smiled at me, and wrapped his arms around me tightly, kissing the top of my head.

"It’s going to be ok, alright?"

I looked up at him and nodded, my eyes stinging. That dreaded feeling was wrapped around me tightly and no matter what I did, I couldn’t get rid of it, that deep, dark, foreboding feeling that was clawing at me getting stronger with every passing minute.

"Cheer up Kia... He’s going to be ok." He comforted me.

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