KIARA   I hadn't been able to heal myself, although I had tried. I knew I was doing the right thing, I was doing it exactly the same way I had when healing Valentin but it seems maybe it’s just not meant to work on me, or that I need to practise a little more. I had got up and began walking back to the mansion slowly. Goddess, did it hurt. Alejandro gave me hot and cold signals, I wanted to hate him but then a part of me wanted to believe he cared. Even a little. But now as Alejandro just shot that painful remark at me, I wasn’t sure if I should get pissed off or just laugh. He’s the one who couldn't keep his damn hands off me. Yes, he looked absolutely delicious in only those oversized basketball shorts that hung so low on his hips. It was a mission not to lick my lips but I dared not run my eyes over his torso, nor admire his tattoos and the necklaces he always seemed to wear. His earring that hung in his right ear glinted when he moved

ALEJANDRO   The moment Jasmin launched herself at me I caught her by her waist, but my gaze flittered to the beautiful honey-haired princess who stood watching us. The flicker of hurt I saw in those blue rimmed green eyes of hers tugged at my fucking heart. I hated hurting her but I kept doing it. It fucking killed me even more when she gave a gentle smile and walked off inside. I didn’t bother kissing Jasmin back, her lavender and cinnamon scent didn’t appeal to me and neither did her lips. After kissing Kiara, this felt like a cheap knock off. I wondered what sex would feel like with someone else after I’ve now had a taste of her. Another piece of evidence that the chance of her being my fucking mate was strong. This was all a fucked-up mess. I mean, I didn’t even stop anywhere on my way back for fun like I usually would have. I would never admit it, but I had just wanted to see her… I couldn't even forget how gorgeous she looked last n

ALEJANDRO   I had messaged Elijah last night about her ability and he had replied not long ago. It seems like the fucker had a late night. The dickhead had called me demanding answers not long after I got that shocking slap. It made sense to keep it on the low, I actually agreed with him. I won’t admit it, but I didn’t want her hurt. At the same fucking time, I knew she was the type of person who would hate to ever be tied down… Even when she had slapped me, I had been beyond fucking shocked. If I had doubts, then they were even slimmer now. I was sure she was my mate. No one would dare to fucking slap me and walk off like that, and I didn’t get as pissed off as I would have expected. The fact that she stood up to me showed me she wasn’t scared of me, or not that much anyway. I wasn’t sure if I should be happy about this or fucking pissed. Now, as she fucking cast that fake smile at her parents before she left, hurt. I hated how every fuc

KIARA   Those words felt bitter to digest, but I didn’t respond as I put some food on my plate. "Jasmin and Alpha Al have had an on-off relationship, if you could call it that. Anyway, he tolerates her. She knows how to run a pack and she’s smart, plus she's actually pretty strong. Alpha Al is pretty closed up and won't really let anyone close to him. Jasmin’s able to tolerate him and although he can be hateful, she’s strong enough to stand by his side." Aunty Indy continued. "Why not choose a she-wolf from his own pack?" Raven asked curiously. Aunty Indy smirked. "Although the King’s got a reputation - as an uncaring, dangerous bad boy - he has rules. He doesn't sleep with any woman from his own pack. Not even omegas." That surprised me. I looked up at her, shocked. "What, why?" I asked. "He doesn't think it's professional and I think it makes sense, as this way there won’t be any catfights between the fem

ALEJANDRO ‘A Wendigo is nearby. I want everyone to be ready. Secure the premises, I want three squads of warriors around the apartment blocks. Make sure no kid or woman who can’t fight is out.’ I commanded through the pack link. This wasn’t good. I needed Kiara safe. I lifted her bridal style, breaking into a run and heading towards my mansion. ‘Julio, Bryan, get the Blood Moon wolves to my mansion. I want all four of you to keep an eye on Kiara, Raihana and Raven.’ I broke the link with them. Just as I got there, I jumped up onto the ledge and slid my window open. I pulled back the bedsheets and placed her on my bed quickly, pulling the blanket up to her shoulders. About to turn away, I paused. She was the first woman to ever sleep on this bed. If only I could keep her… I kissed her forehead softly, brushing my fingers along her jaw before I stepped back. Going to the window I jumped out, just as Rayhan left the house, pulling his shirt off.