Her Cold-Hearted Alpha

KIARA

” I love you … Amore … ” His voice pierced m y heart . The sadness , regret and guilt in his eyes before they closed . No … This was not farewell ! Pain ripped through me and never had I felt such a level of hurt .

It was worse than seeing Alejandro and Jasmin together at the mating ceremony . My knees almost buckled under the agony , my eyes on Alejandro as he ripped her heart apart .

” Baby no ! ” I shrieked . No ! I can’t lose you ! No ! His howl of pure agony ripped through the air , and it was a sound I’d never forget . I rushed towards him , falling to m y knees . ” Hold on ! ” I cried , pressing my hands to his chest . I poured all my healing into him . My heart was thundering as I tried to listen to his heartbeat . Nothing .

” Goddess no ! Please no ! ” I cried . My eyes were blurring with tears but I didn’t stop .

He had to heal ! He couldn’t die ! Why him ! No … please no … ” He’s … gone … ” Someone whispered . I didn’t even notice when everyone hadi gathered around me or the fact that it was raining lightly . ” He isn’t ! ” I cried out .

He couldn’t leave me , I felt the weakening bond , but it was still there … He’s still here No one spoke , as Mom wrapped her arms around me , letting me do what I needed to SEE Please , Selene … Please … A broken sob left my body as I rested my head on Alejandro’s chest . ” Please … ” I whispered . ” You promised me ”

*** A faint beat of a heart reached my ears and my heart leapt . He was still here ! I didn’t stop pouring my healing into him , but the heartbeat remained faint .

Why wasn’t this working ? ” Alejandro ! Baby come on …

” Kiara … You’ve healed what you can . ” Dad’s quiet voice came . H ” No ! It’s not strong enough yet … I kept going . My entire body was screaming for a break but I couldn’t . My vision blurred , but I couldn’t stop . What if he slipped away ?

The thought terrified m e . I couldn’t live without him . He couldn’t just step into my life and then leave ! ” Kiara ! Think of the pup ! ” Mom pleaded , cupping my face and forcing me to look at her . My heart pounded as the truth hit me .

I couldn’t help Alejandro … Why ?! Wasn’t this my gift ?! Why can’t I heal the one I loved ?! What kind of joke was this ? I pulled away , refusing to stop , not relenting until I felt the strain wrapping around my stomach .

I stilled , I had used up everything I had … but I couldn’t risk the pup . If it wasn’t for my pup , I’d have drained my entire life source for Alejandro . My tears spilt down my cheeks as I kept my hands on Alejandro’s chest .

His heartbeat was so faint … ” You’ve healed him . The rest is up to him . Endora tried to take him with her , but she didn’t succeed . Have faith , Kiara . Rafael’s hoarse voice came . 11 I looked up at him , seeing the pain in his eyes .

” He’ll be ok , Kiara … We all know how stubborn Alejandro is . ” Dad said softly . I didn’t reply , looking at the man before m e , his body covered in dirt , blood and sweat . His handsome face looked as if he was simply asleep .

I cupped his jaw , leaning over and placed a deep kiss on his lips . Wake up , my king … Please wake up … Nothing . I could barely feel him breathing . What was wrong ? Why wasn’t his heartbeat steadying ?

My mind was going through a vicious cycle of questions that had no answers . ” Kia … ” Mom said softly . ” Let’s take him inside . ” Rafael said , gently . I didn’t want to move away . Mom pulled m e back and Rafael lifted his brother .

I could barely stand , my energy was completely depleted . I reached out to Alejandro , don’t leave me …. please … My vision spun and I felt myself fall forward before darkness welcomed me … TWO DAYS LATER ..

The devastating aftermath of a battle was never one of happiness … We had won , yet I felt nothing but remorse for our losses .

We had lost so many … Uncle Aaron , Grandma Amy , Grandad , Aunty Indy , Daniel and his mate … Valentin … Someone I had struggled to save , in the end , he still lost his life . So many had lost their mates , parents , siblings .

It hurt more than I could ever put into words . Everyone was affected , one way or another . Two days had gone by , yet my king never awoke . His heartbeat was fainter than an unborn pups … I was unravelling .

Looking back , I felt like he knew there was a chance of this happening .

I had seen how he had shielded me from her right until the end , but he was not protecting himself … At that last moment when he had her heart in his hand … The silent apology in his eyes , the pain and the guilt .

Why did you leave me

? To know that it’s going to be ok . I looked towards the shining

I tried to heal him , but nothing . Callum had come a s well , but there was nothing . It was not magic . We both had determined that … But there seemed to be nothing we could do , a Whatever Endora

brink of death . The bond was so weak I could barely feel it , and in its place was a terrifying emptiness that was pulling me into

for the farewell . ” Liam’s voice broke me from my thoughts , and I turned towards him . His eyes were filled with sadness , 1 nodded . We had burned our

had taken their dead and moved on , but The Black Storm , The Blood Moon

combining our farewells , those who had lost mates and family had all joined us here . Liam took my hand and led me from the room . I

didn’t understand why Grandma Amy had not saved Aunty , not understanding when Mom told her the baby was holding out thanks to something Grandma Amy had given to both me and Aunty beforehand

Grandma Jessica even more , to the point where she was blaming Grandma Amy for not stopping us from joining the battle . But I understood , whatever Grandma Amy’s gift was , it seemed she couldn’t really foretell it

always seemed to know things , but at the same time , she never said much . We would never truly understand the depths of Grandma Amy’s past or

that she had a witch heritage and that she had lived amongst us , I

that pained me . The hatred our people felt towards witches had increased ten –

truth and Grandma Amy , maybe not a full witch , but she had

agreed to carry a child transferred by magic had hit the wrong

in their place , it did not stop people from talking . ” We should go . ” Mom said to Grandma , who clung

quiet too … He had lost so many people he loved , including his best friend . Damon had stepped in as Beta already , although he wasn’t

have to speak for the Night Walkers

to wake up . ”

I had barely spoken unless I needed to give orders . Alejandro … I looked at the glittering ring o n my finger and my

from where Endora had tried to resurrect the dead witch . My mind flitted back to that night . I had felt the darkness she was resurrecting and I had channelled

wondered if I hadn’t focused on that , would Alejandro b e here now ? I had deviated from the plan …. But something had told me

wouldn’t have been the end of her … I was sure if Endora had gotten the third death , or even me , she would have accomplished her

we had won . But we had paid a price … ” We’ve all lost someone close to us ; parents , siblings , mates , children , friends

your loss because I have lost many too . Each one of my wolves and those of our allies were like brothers and sisters . We faced an enemy who had been planning for years , we won but at a great cost , one we are all feeling . And our King … was the

while everyone knew something had happened , no one knew

warriors growled , but I raised my hand

died . I have faith that Alejandro will wake up soon . Until then , let’s pay our respects to those who

my mate , your king Alejandro … my grandfather Jackson , my great aunt Amelia , my aunt Indigo , Uncle Aaron … and everyone else who lost their lives … It’s ok to let the world know how you feel . They say time heals

just learn to live and accept what’s happened . To come to terms with it , it won’t

felt Raven’s arms I wrap around me . She had wanted to fight , but her father had refused , and

active since everything had happened , helping Mom around the pack , telling Mom to take breaks . Without Mom and Aunty Monica a t

few words and I simply

o matter how much I told them that I was ok . Everyone was suffering , and as queen , I couldn’t afford to fall weak . I would not ruin my king’s reputation , not when he

” Come on guys , cheer up . ” Raven whispered . The four of us were sitting near the river . They were drinking beer

the night , and everyone had retreated indoors after those who had gone for a run in remembrance of those w e had lost had returned . But the four of us had come out here , and although it was rainy and cold ,

Damon asked quietly . ” How is Aunty ? ” I asked softly . ” She’s losing it , I don’t think she’s going t o make it if she continues like this . ” He sighed , ” Don’t say that ! Aunt

We had all seen her try to take her life earlier today . After that , Mom refused to leave her alone . Grandma was deteriorating too . ” We can’t imagine what losing

to be o k . ” Liam said softly , pulling me into his arms . Silent tears trickled down my cheeks . I hadn’t wanted to come out here , I wanted to go to Alejandro …. I still did … but Liam and Raven had been adamant

here for one another , right ? ” Raven said softly . ” Guess so . ” Liam said . ” The four of us have always and will always be friends , no matter what . ” Damon said , raising his beer

. We sat there , trying to make small