Her Cold-Hearted Alpha

KIARA

Remembering the last time we were alone in a room, it suddenly became more uncomfortable. “Dad’s coming? Why?” I asked trying to ignore the tension that hung between us, daring not to look at him. “That’s one of the reasons I wanted to talk to you… You saw that Harry was in the hospital… but it’s about Greg.” He crossed his arms, the serious look on his face was a stark reminder that he was an adult with responsibilities.

I don’t think I had seen him this serious. “What about Greg?” I said, my heart hammering. I hadn’t seen him anywhere.. My heart sank before he even spoke. “He was killed. I guess your Dad felt the pack link break.” He said, sending a stab o f pain through my chest. It was my fault. Those things came for m e. I clutched my neck, feeling sick. It was my fault. Greg..”It’s not. “What?” I asked sharply, looking up at him.

His dark eyes glittered with emotions I couldn’t make out. “It’s not your fucking fault.” He repeated, making my heart skip a beat. “My security was breached. That’s on me. “This is not your fault! If I wasn’t here, no one would have had to get hurt or die!” I cried, placing my hand on my head. I wasn’t a help; I was a magnet for trouble. I was a fake! Trying to heal? Heal what? Injuries that I was the reason for! “Hey, that is not your fucking fault, so stop fucking around with that.

spun me around to look him in the eye. I tried to ignore the illicit desire that now rushed through me. Avoiding his gaze, I took a deep breath through my mouth, his scent was making my head all

triggered you off. What was it?” I still avoided his gaze but his next move took me by surprise. His fingers firmly gripped my chin as he tilted my forcing me to meet his gaze. Goddess… My face up,

h e was injured was irking me. “You are fucking stubborn.” He said, reaching for the hem of his top

heart pound at his words. “Turn around.” I said, trying not to look a t that slight smirk that was playing on

hand on his wounds tenderly. I didn’t like the fact he didn’t even mention he was in pain. I felt him tense, I told myself it was because of the pain and not my touch.- “Don’t fucking overdo it.” He said coldly. “You should take care of yourself, you’re not invincible.” I said. “More fucking invincible than anyone else around.” He said as I ran my fingers down his back, paying attention to his tattoo. Would this be the last time I saw it? “Doesn’t mean you should risk yourself like this.” I said softly. I felt him lean into my touch and I instantly moved

way he clenched his jaw and looked away gave me the answer I didn’t want. He knew and he did nothing. “That’s not my fucking business.” He said. I looked at him angrily, “It’s not? So, Aunty having to stay in that toxic relationship is ok? You encourage this type of shit?” “They’re