Page 25 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 2

Fuck, stop coming into my mind! I looked at the neck before me, it wasn’t Kiara… I didn’t want this… Fuck I couldn't… I just couldn't.

"I can’t." I said hoarsely, stepping back.

A ripple of gasps flitted through them as some began to whisper and others exchanged looks.

I couldn't, I just couldn't… My heart was racing and for a moment I felt like I was caught in the headlights. For the first time, I didn’t like the fact that all eyes were on me.

"Why, my King?" Allen asked, alarmed. Jasmin covered her mouth, her eyes filled with tears.

"I… She’s not my mate." I muttered.

A louder gasp and a buzz of murmurs enveloped me as I closed my eyes, running my fingers through my hair.

What the fuck have I just done.

72. A Warning

KIARA

I closed my eyes as Alejandro made his way onto the stage. The way he walked, the confidence and swagger, and his 'I don’t give a shit' attitude made my stomach flutter crazily. Oh Goddess… this was it… I had to stay strong. It seemed I didn’t have as much effect on him as he had on me. Stay strong, Kia… I tried to push away the suffocating pain that was growing in my chest.

The elder wolf – Allen - began speaking. I cast my gaze down, unable to look at the couple on stage.

Count slowly, breathe steadily, conceal your emotions and stay confident. This will not break me. He had already hurt me, I don’t think there was anything that could make this worse. He was going to mark her, and although deep down a part of me hoped he’d back out, I knew things weren’t that easy. He had broken me, I had felt it and all I could think of was his comment ‘ignore her’ before he kissed Jasmin.

‘Want me to kill him?’ Dad’s voice said through the link.

My heart thudded as my eyes flew open and I turned to him.

Dad knew.

He gave me the faintest smile, his eyes holding concern and love, before placing his hand around my waist comfortingly.

‘No. It’s ok.’ I replied shakily.

Dad knew, Goddess! I never expected this. What shocked me the most was he didn’t tell me to just reject him knowing who it was… What did Dad think of him?

"Mark me." Jasmin’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts and my gaze went to the couple on stage.

"I can’t."

His words made me gasp as I stared at the scene before me.

"Why, my King?" The council elder asked.

"I… She’s not my mate." He muttered, stepping away as he ran his hand through his hair.

A storm of whispers rushed through the room as everyone began to question what was happening. My heart was pounding, but before I could even make sense of it, the unearthly growls of Wendigo’s filled the room. The chandeliers in the ceiling shook as everyone tensed.

How did they get in without being noticed? I glanced at Alejandro, who was frowning deeply.

"Everyone make your way out calmly! Warriors protect the women and children!" Alejandro growled. "I want those Alphas able to fight to prepare, those who can’t should escort the vulnerable out."

But before anyone could even act on his words, I sensed deep chilling tingles rush through me before I heard a cracking sound. The entire ceiling caved in, the lights went out as several Wendigo’s jumped into the room, hissing and growling as they began attacking.

Magic was at work here, I could sense it.

"Kiara!" My heart skipped a beat in shock as I realised who had shouted. I had been so lost in thought that I wasn’t able to respond as a Wendigo jumped down into the room and lunged straight for me. It was at this moment that reality hit me as I sensed Mum and Dad rushing towards me. At the same time, something brushed past me, the intoxicating scent telling me exactly who it was. He stopped in front of me, throwing the Wendigo across the room as his arm pushed me behind him protectively. The delicious jolt of sparks rushing through me.

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