Her Cold-Hearted Alpha

Her Cold-Hearted Alpha Chapter 121

Her Cold-Hearted Alpha Chapter 121

Devastation

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 .

The man who said he was a monster , sacrificed everything for our kind . Why did you leave me ? The worst thing was , I couldn’t even let myself break .

An entire pack was looking a t me for guidance . For answers to why their king did not make it ? To know that it’s going to be ok . I looked towards the shining moon . Was this fair ? I felt as if I had failed everyone …. I had failed my mate .

Every day 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 had done in her last moments by linking their hearts had all but destroyed Alejandro . Although I had been able to stop it from completely killing him , it only put him in a deadlock .

It was as if I had simply frozen him on the 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 its depths .

” Kiara , It’s time 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 dead and tried to list everyone who was gone , but not everyone was intact .

It had been hard to tell their families that there wasn’t even a body for them to look upon . Many Alphas had taken their dead and moved on , but The Black Storm , The Blood Moon and The Night Walker Pack remained .

We were 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 saw Grandma Jessica standing there and it hurt to see that she was losing it . The loss of her mate and daughter had hit her so hard .

She also 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 .noveldrama

This only triggered 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 .

She 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 her heritage .

But to me , no matter how many people were disgusted that she had a witch heritage and that she had lived amongst us , I would always remember her as that beacon of light who had always been here for me and for my mom .

The one with witty crass remarks and how she loved to tease all the men , a That was another thing that pained me . The hatred our people felt towards witches had increased ten – fold . It hurt considering Janaina had helped us somewhat ,

Delsanra had given her life to relay the truth and Grandma Amy , maybe not a full witch , but she had some lineage .

No one saw that , in fact … the disapproval that mom agreed to carry a child transferred by magic had hit the wrong way . It seems no matter what we accomplish , something else takes its place .

The negativity and stigma that Mom was facing shocked me . Although she took it all and put people in their place , it did not stop people from talking . ” We should go . ” Mom said to Grandma , who clung to her .

Dad was 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 showing his emotions at all .

I tried a little , but there was nothing I could do when I myself was crumbling from within . ” You’re going to have to speak for the Night Walkers Pack . ” Dad said to me . I nodded , as he pulled me into his

arms and kissed my forehead .

” You got this ; he’s going to wake up . ” He said firmly , looking down at me .

I nodded but said nothing , I had barely spoken unless I needed to give orders . Alejandro … I looked at the glittering ring o n my finger and my heart clenched . I need you , my king .

Ten minutes later , we were gathered in the open grounds , not far 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 my own power into destroying the remnants of the magic that remained within the earth .

I 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 I needed to stop her from completing that ritual no matter what … and I had succeeded .

I knew she had already made the link with the darkness , even if we killed her , I had a feeling it 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 plan .

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

I understand 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 one to deal the finishing blow , but at a price .

He is currently in a coma . ” ” A murmur rippled through the crowds , and while everyone knew something had happened , no one knew what it was . Until now . ” Luna ! Can’t you heal him ?! ”

Someone asked .

One of Alejandro’s warriors growled , but I raised my hand .

” I tried . ” I said quietly . ” But Endora did something before she died . I have faith that Alejandro will wake up soon . Until then , let’s pay our respects to those who have lost their lives . Let’s work on supporting those who need it , to show your emotions aren’t weakness , to feel isn’t wrong .

Be there for one another and let others in . I’m hurting too , for every loss that has happened , for 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 all wounds , but I think it doesn’t .

We just learn to live and accept what’s happened . To come to terms with it , it won’t be easy , ” but we will get there … ” I couldn’t carry on .

The suffocating pain that threatened to consume me overtook me once more , and I felt Raven’s arms I wrap around me . She had wanted to fight , but her father had refused , and Dad had also said no one without a wolf was to even try .

She had been so pro – active since everything had happened , helping Mom around the pack , telling Mom to take breaks . Without Mom and Aunty Monica a t their best , Raven had stepped up and taken on the role that the Luna or Beta female would usually do .

Rafael said a few words and I simply listened quietly .

The pain in my chest was growing , but for my pack , I had to hide it n 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 had done everything for the werewolf kind *** Everyone fell silent as we remembered those we had lost , joined as one as we howled into the night sky .

The pain and loss of our loved ones will never be forgotten … ” Come on guys , cheer up . ” Raven whispered . The four of us were sitting near the river . They were drinking beer and I clutched a mug of hot chocolate .

It was long into 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 , it didn’t matter . Nothing was worse than the pain we felt inside .

” How the hell do you expect that to happen ? ” 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 Mo is strong .

She’ll ” Raven broke off and looked down . 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 a mate feels like .

We can’t just expect them 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 .

” No matter what , we’re always 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 can . ” Always .

” I whispered , raising my mug as we clinked our drinks . Alejandro … Please wake up . We sat there , trying to make small talk , or just falling into silence and comforting one another , huddled together for warmth .

I stayed for an hour but the pain within me to go to him could no longer be satiated . I excused myself and headed to the pack hospital . I was halfway there , using my powers to illuminate the path .

The leaves in the trees rustled and I felt a shiver rush down my spine . I wasn’t alone . I spun around , scanning the area . ” I’ve come for my reward . ” A quiet voice said from behind me .

My heart thumped as I turned only to see Janaina standing in the shadows . I looked at her , feeling anger at the same time . If she had so easily gotten here now , why hadn’t she helped us ?

” You could have helped us . ” I said quietly . How had she gotten past patrol ? Witches were indeed dangerous if they wanted to b e . I understood people’s fears , but I still hoped that one day there would be peace between our kind . ” I’ve told you before , I dislike your kind . ” She said , holding her hand out .

So she had come for her necklace , I reached into my pocket and took it out . ” He removed it from her neck before she died … He fulfilled his promise . ” I said softly .

” So , He didn’t make it . ” She said , motioning for me to throw it . I did , and she caught it . At one point I would have wanted to know what was so important about that pendant ? But I no longer cared .

” Can you not help ? ” I asked , trying not to pay attention to how unbothered she sounded . Despite the fact it stung . ” There’s nothing I can do , nor am I willing to .

This is the last time we shall meet , daughter of Selene . ” 18 I said nothing as she turned and vanished into the woods . I looked at the passing buildings . Some still had lights on , whilst others were completely dark .

Would anyone remember those that had lost their lives ? Would they remember a few months or years down the line ? Was anyone worried about their king , who was known as ruthless and cold – hearted ?

Would anyone remember his sacrifice ? In the end , no one cared . I didn’t care if I sounded bitter . It hurt . I continued on my way , my heart shattering a little more . With each step , it felt harder to breathe .

I broke into a run , rushing through the hospital halls until I pulled open his door . Rayhan jumped , he had seemingly been dosing off in the armchair . ” Sorry . ” I whispered . He shook his head , giving me a small sad smirk . ” Not at all … no changes . ” He said ,

answering the question he knew I’d ask . For the last two days , Rafael and I have taken turns being here . Rayhan had come only last night and was returning home tomorrow . ” He’ll get better . ” He said quietly . I looked at him in the dim light , barely able to make out his eyes . ” I hope so . ” I whispered .

” I know the timing might not be the best , but congrats on the baby . ” He said , flashing me a wink . ” Thank you … ” I said as I walked over to Alejandro , caressing his cheek .

The soft tingle was so faint that my heart ached , his skin was so cold … ” I’ve been without cousins for ages and now suddenly I’m getting two , Marcel’s kid and this one . ” a ” I guess so .

” A moment of awkward silence fell between us . ” I’ll leave you to it … ” He said , picking up his jacket and heading to the door .

” Rayhan . ” ” Yeah ? ” He stopped at the door . ” Delsanra . How did she die ? ” I whispered . Talking about witches has become so taboo lately that I didn’t dare ask anyone else this . He sighed deeply .

” She jumped . She was under some spell . With every word she spoke , it was destroying her . She wouldn’t have survived either way , and the look in her eyes . I can’t get it out of my head …

” I turned and looked at him . Clearly , he didn’t seem to hate the topic as much as most around here . ” Did you try to stop her ? ” ” I did , I told her you could help . I told her that I knew someone but she said she has no one and that it wasn’t worth living .

” H e looked down , I sensed the guilt and regret in him . ” 4 ” It’s not your fault . ” ” I try to tell myself that … ” He muttered .

Take care , Kia , he’s going to be ok . If anyone can make it out of that state , it’s Uncle .

” I nodded , turning away as silent tears trickled down my cheek . Only taking a deep breath when the door shut behind him . I looked down at my mate , my lips quivering . ” Wake up , my love .

” I whispered , bending down to kiss him deeply .

My warm lips met his cool ones , a soft tingle rushed through me . Letting my healing pour into him , but once again there was no change . I moved back , brushing my fingers through his hair as I slowly slid into the bed next to him .

” We’re waiting for you to wake up . Me and our little pup . ” I whispered , sliding m y arm under his head . I lay there gazing at his face . The moon shone on him from outside , illuminating his handsome face .

He looked like a work o f art as he simply lay there . I wouldn’t give up , not now , not ever . He would wake up . He had to wake up .

I needed him.