Page 124 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 2

112. Loving You Tonight

KIARA

I stepped forward when I suddenly froze, the shooting pain that seemed to always accompany me when I wore heels stubbornly seemed to have eased. I shifted my weight to the ankle fully. My heart skipped a beat when I didn’t feel that jarring pain that had become a part of my life.

"Are you ok, Amore Mio?" He asked, concerned.

"My ankle… It’s not hurting like normal…"

I heard Mom gasp as she looked at Dad.

"Mates strengthen one another… It could be that your healing is faster now as you are mated to a Lycan." She said.

I looked at Dad, who seemed too stunned to even say anything. I turned back to Alejandro.

"It doesn’t hurt at all…" I said softly, feeling shocked.

I had never allowed my ankle to hold me back, it had never defined who I was. I was strong then and I am strong now. But with that pain vanishing with each passing second, I felt overwhelmed and it didn't feel real.

"I’m glad." He whispered, tugging me back into his arms.

He truly was. As he rocked me gently, his heart thundering like a galloping horse, I could feel his happiness, his love and his urge to keep me protected from everything.

‘You… cured me…’

‘There was nothing to cure… You were just waiting for me.’ He replied, his lips meeting mine in a deep kiss.

It was cut short as Raven hurried over, her eyes wide as she did her best to wait for our kiss to end. Her heart was hammering as she looked at me with tear-filled eyes.

"Really?" She said.

"Really…" I said softly.

She sniffed and nodded,

"That’s great." She said, before pulling me into her arms for a tight hug.

I fought back my own tears as Mom stepped forward.

"Congratulations on becoming Luna and on your marking… My baby girl has grown up." She said softly, cupping my face as she gently wiped my tears away before looking at my neck. "It looks beautiful… It’s different."

She glanced at Alejandro, trying to grab a look at his neck. He gave her a cold glare before moving his shirt back, allowing her a quick look.

"It stands out." Mom said proudly.

Raven snapped a picture of my neck and I took the phone from her, looking at what was forming to be a crown, with three claw marks. It was dark, completely black with a hint of red that seemed to shimmer. It wasn’t fully healed yet, but I knew it would be just beautiful when it was completely healed.

Many pack members, as well as the visiting Alphas and Beta’s, came to say congratulations. Some even complimented Dad that they could see his daughter becoming a fine Queen.

"Food will be served soon!" Darien called as Alejandro kissed my shoulder.

My heart thudded and I realised the effect he had on me was so much stronger now. We were one…

"There’s one more thing… I want to do tonight. Well, for now." He added with an arrogant smirk, making me blush.

I heard a few people laugh and I poked my tongue out at him.

"Which would be?" I asked as I fixed his collar and re-tied his tie.

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