Page 19 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 2

I didn’t miss Jasmin's look of annoyance as her eyes met mine.

"Congratulations Alpha Alejandro, Jasmin!" Alpha Bill said, proud to see his daughter by the king’s side as he hurried over to hug his daughter, then holding his hand out to Alejandro, who simply ignored him. I felt a bit bad as he went beetroot red in front of so many Alpha’s who were already jealous of him for being the Alpha Kings future father in law.

My heart sank a little as Alejandro began conversing with several people as he made his way through the throngs. Not spending much time with any of them, clearly unaffected. I needed a drink, but at the same time, I didn’t want to lose my senses, not after how recklessly I had behaved last time.

"You girls are pretty quiet." Rafael said, looking at Raihana and me.

"I don’t feel so happy, I'm going home tonight." Raihana complained, making her parents roll their eyes.

Rayhan, who had just come over, chuckled.

"I must say, all of you ladies look absolutely ravishing." He said, giving his mother a kiss on the forehead, before meeting Mom with a kiss too.

"He’s a charmer." Mom said with amusement.

"Yeah." Dad said, glaring at Rayhan, who simply flashed him a smirk.

I knew Dad wasn't happy about our night together...

"It’s a shame you two didn’t turn out as mates." Aunty Maria said, making Rayhan and I look at each other.

I blushed as Dad glared daggers at him, Uncle Rafael laughed.

"Don’t make them feel awkward, sweetheart." He said, kissing her forehead softly. It suddenly felt strange to address him as Uncle, knowing his relationship with Alejandro…

"Kiara’s mate will be a lucky guy." Rayhan said with a wink as Dad growled at him.

I felt a pair of eyes searing into me and I smiled.

"Rayhan’s mate will be luckier." I replied.

"Mates are an interesting thing." Mom said, "There’s a reason a couple is paired."

She looked up at Dad and I knew, despite the start of their relationship, her belief in the bond was strong.

"So, mind if I steal Kiara for the night? We’re both mate-less and I mean only as a friend." He added, glancing at Dad.

Dad frowned as Mom raised an eyebrow, amused as she looked at me.

"I think that’s my decision to make." I said, holding my hand out in mock elegance.

Rayhan smirked as he took my hand, giving it a kiss and winked at me.

"You look absolutely stunning tonight, the colour suits you well, care to dance?"

My heart skipped a beat and I nodded, I felt someone watching me with intensity and I didn’t need to look to know whose gaze was burning into me. Well, I sure as hell could do this after what he did.

"Of course, it would be my pleasure." I replied.

Dad grunted as Mom kissed his neck soothingly.

"Relax, babe." She said.

Before Rayhan and I could even move away, I sensed him approaching. My heart thundered in my chest as Rayhan’s brows knitted together thoughtfully for a split second. I turned to look at the couple, who had now stopped in front of us.

"Congratulations on your engagement, although the deal is not sealed yet." Mom said with a smile, as she met Jasmin with some air kisses. "You look amazing."

That hurt too. Jasmin smiled confidently.

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