Her Cold-Hearted Alpha

KIARA

When Dad walked in , the rage on his face was palpable . I knew he was angry at me but I wasn’t wrong either . ” Elijah . ” Mom began . ” Not now Red . This time I’m not going to listen . ” He said quietly . ” I think we all need to calm down first . ” Liam said . Forever the peacemaker in the family , but I was glad he wasn’t angry ; I will talk to him about Damon later . I owe him that much . ” Don’t tell me to calm down . ” Dad growled . ” Elijah baby , he’s right . ” Mom said as she walked over to him , wrapping her arms around him and burying her head in his neck . The frown on his face didn’t let up but I sensed him calming down , although he was fighting to stay angry at me .

” Let’s talk calmly . ” She whispered into his ear . Goddess . The magic mom had to tame dad was impressive . But before dad could reply the doorbell rang and I was hoping whoever it was , came with a distraction that would stop this from getting worse . I’d rather talk to dad when he was calmer . The familiar scent made me smile as granddad walked in . ” Do you ever do anything but shout Elijah ? ” ” Seeing your face isn’t helping . ” Dad said , although he met his father with a small smile and a hug . Grandad then gave mum a huge bear hug , before meeting Liam . ” Do you kids no longer shower after training ? I mean , you two stink . ” He said , making me feel embarrassed . 2 ” Oh my god is it that bad ? What would have- ” I stopped myself thinking , I was about to say Alpha – Alejandro … Goddess , I needed t o stop thinking about him .

ankle . It was , after all , ever – present . 1 ” Not as much . She says she’s retired ! ” I heard Grandad complain . I smiled , how I missed them . It was always nice when they visited . ” Kia ! ” Liam called just as I reached the top step . I stopped as he climbed the steps 3 at a time before stopping in front of me

need to find our mates … So … Yeah . ” I shrugged and he looked at me with sadness in his eyes . ” I hope I wasn’t the reason for it . ” ” Not really . But you’re right , someone could get hurt . ” ” There’s one more thing . ” He said hesitantly . I looked at him curiously , waiting for him to continue . ” I didn’t mean to suffocate you . I know you say it a lot but I never realised it was s o bad that you want to leave and go elsewhere . ” He said , trying to hide how m y words had affected him . I had hurt him . The very thought made my chest clench painfully . This wasn’t my aim . I shook my head and wrapped my arms around his waist . ” I know , but I just want to do stuff without everyone worrying for me . To be more than the Alpha’s daughter . ” I whispered , inhaling his comforting scent . Grandad was right , we did stink . ” I’ll support

11 it . ” Liam ! You’re doing it again ! I did ask for ” I sighed and smacked his arm . Seriously , it was my fault . Don’t get so overprotective . We both know that if he wanted , I’d be dead right now . ‘ ” True . Seriously Kia , stop pissing him off . I don’t even know how you can handle his presence . 1 11 ” Hmm , no idea – he’s a jerk . ” I said , although I had to admit that he was a

I was serious , I needed a break from this pack . Yes I loved it , but I wanted to be able to live independently , even if it was just for a short time . 1 It was an hour later and we were all seated with mom’s freshly baked chocolate muffins and tea in front of us . I had just told Grandad that I wanted to move to another pack , as experience to learn more about herbs and to apply my knowledge somewhere . ” It’s just I want to do something useful without being

I bit into my muffin just as dad spoke . ” Damon , he would be ideal . ” I choked on the big bite I had stuffed in m y mouth . It was now Liam’s turn to smirk , thumping my back . ” Damon huh ? ” He asked , his brow furrowed . ” Yeah , he’s a good kid . ” Dad replied . Dad