Page 5 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 2

He kissed my forehead softly.

"Tonight, I’d say you rival her." He said, caressing my cheek, that look of sadness still lingering in his eyes.

"Dad… You look upset." I said, despite the fact I was smiling at his compliment. I only wished I had been able to record it.

"Obviously, tonight might be the day I hand you over to another. I just hope he treats you like the Queen you are."

"Don’t worry Dad, I’m yours and Mom’s daughter. No one will mistreat me. I can handle myself and make their life hell if needed…" I added defiantly.

Dad smirked.

"Good." He said, offering me his arm as he led me out of the mansion.

Our ride was waiting for us.

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The extravagant mansion looked beyond amazing, lit up so brightly. Even the gardens were illuminated dazzlingly with hundreds of fairy lights and lanterns.

"Wow, it's beautiful…" I said breathlessly.

"And a hundred times brighter than usual." Dad remarked.

"Courtesy of the King." A voice said from behind us.

Dad and I turned to see Darien and Serena standing there, both were dressed smartly. Serena looked stunning in a pale peach gown. Dad frowned at Darien’s comment as he scanned the garden.

"Hmm." He said.

My heart skipped a beat. Could it be because of me? It didn’t matter, he doesn't care… Maybe he just wanted a change…

"You look beautiful, Kiara." Serena said as the four of us headed inside.

"Thank you, so do you." I replied with a smile.

"Where is Alejandro?" Dad asked.

"He won’t be attending…" Darien said, looking uncomfortable.

Dad’s frown only deepened.

"Why not?” He asked.

"I’m not sure." Darien said.

Dad looked him in the eye. Although Dad was the stronger Alpha, Darien was an Alpha who had stepped down and was able to look Dad in the eye equally. I wondered what that was about but I soon decided to forget Dad’s issue as we stepped inside the stunning entrance hall. People in gorgeous gowns and smart suits roamed around. A mix of scents and luxury wines filled my nose. My smile grew as I smelt two very familiar scents.

"Dad, I'm off." I said, letting go of his arm and hurrying ahead.

I slipped through the crowds, ignoring the eyes that ran over me. The murmurs that I was Alpha Elijah’s daughter followed me like a whisper in the wind. My smile grew as my eyes fell on two men. They stood side by side, Liam dressed in a grey suit and Damon in a deep navy.

"Guys!" I said, they both turned and I saw Damon give me a wistful smile. It seemed he had hopes that I’d be his mate. Pretending I didn’t see it, I walked over to them as Liam closed the gap between us and lifted me in his arms, hugging me tightly.

"Goddess, Kia! I missed you." He said, making me smile in amusement.

"Aww, I would say I missed you too but I enjoyed my freedom." I teased.

When he finally set me down I turned to Damon, giving him a tight hug too. He hugged me back and I felt Liam watching us. I didn’t feel as awkward. Although it had only been a few weeks, it felt like it had been so much longer. Something about this pack…Alejandro… everything seemed so different.

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