King Alejandro: The Return Of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha

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. 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 .

| tried a little , but there was nothing I could do when | myself was crumbling from within . ” You're going to have

to speak for the Night Walkers Pack . ” Dad said to. | nodded , as he pulledinto his

arms and kissed my forehead .

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

I nodded but said nothing , | had barely spoken unless | needed to give orders . Alejandro ... | looked at the

glittering ring o n my finger and my heart clenched . | 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 . | had felt the darkness she was resurrecting and | had channelled

my own power into destroying the remnants of the magic that remained within the earth .

| wondered if | hadn't focused on that , would Alejandro b e here now ? | had deviated from the plan .... But

something had told| needed to stop her from completing that ritual no matter what ... and | had succeeded .

I knew she had already made the link with the darkness , even if we killed her, | had a feeling it wouldn't have

been the end of her ... | was sure if Endora had gotten the third death , or even, 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 .

| understand your loss because | 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 | raised my hand .

” | tried . ” | said quietly . ” But Endora did something before she died . | 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 theals all wounds ,

but I think it doesn’t .

We just learn to live and accept what's happened . To cto terms with it , it won't be easy , ” but we will get

there ... ” | couldn't carry on .

The suffocating pain that threatened to consme overtookonce more , and | felt Raven's arms | wrap

around. 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 | simply listened quietly .

The pain in my chest was growing , but for my pack , | had to hide it n o matter how much | told them that | was

ok . Everyone was suffering , and as queen , | couldn't afford to fall weak . | 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 ... ” Con guys , cheer up . ” Raven whispered .

The four of us were sitting near the river . They were drinking beer and | 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 cout 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 ? ” | asked softly . ” She's

losing it , | 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 , pullinginto his arms . Silent tears trickled down my

cheeks . | hadn't wanted to cout here , | wanted to go to Alejandro .... | 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 .

” | 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 .

| stayed for an hour but the pain withinto go to him could no longer be satiated . | excused myself and

headed to the pack hospital . | was halfway there , using my powers to illuminate the path .

The leaves in the trees rustled and | felt a shiver rush down my spine . | wasn’t alone . | spun around , scanning

the area . ” I've cfor my reward . ” A quiet voice said from behind.

My heart thumped as | turned only to see Janaina standing in the shadows . | looked at her, feeling anger at the

st. If she had so easily gotten here now , why hadn't she helped us ?

” You could have helped us . ” | said quietly . How had she gotten past patrol ? Witches were indeed dangerous if

they wanted to b e . | understood people’s fears , but | still hoped that one day there would be peace between

our kind . ” I've told you before , | dislike your kind . ” She said , holding her hand out .

So she had cfor her necklace , | reached into my pocket and took it out . ” He removed it from her neck

before she died ... He fulfilled his promise . ” | said softly .

” So , He didn’t make it . ” She said , motioning forto throw it . I did , and she caught it . At one point | would

have wanted to know what was so important about that pendant ? But | no longer cared .

"” Can you not help ? ” | asked , trying not to pay attention to how unbothered she sounded . Despite the fact it

stung . ” There's nothing | can do, nor am | willing to .

This is the last twe shall meet , daughter of Selene . ” 18 | said nothing as she turned and vanished into the

woods . | looked at the passing buildings . Sstill 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 . | didn’t care if | sounded bitter . It hurt . |

continued on my way , my heart shattering a little more . With each step , it felt harder to breathe .

| broke into a run, rushing through the hospital halls until | pulled open his door . Rayhan jumped , he had

seemingly been dosing off in the armchair . ” Sorry . ” | whispered . He shook his head , givinga 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 | have taken turns being here .

Rayhan had conly last night and was returning htomorrow . ” He'll get better . ” He said quietly . |

looked at him in the dim light , barely able to make out his eyes . ” | hope so . ” | whispered .

"| know the timing might not be the best , but congrats on the baby . ” He said , flashinga wink . ” Thank

you ... ” | said as | 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 ? ” | whispered . Talking about

witches has becso taboo lately that | didn’t dare ask anyone else this . He sighed deeply .

” She jumped . She was under sspell . With every word she spoke , it was destroying her . She wouldn't

have survived either way , and the look in her eyes . | 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 ? ” ” 1 did , | told her you could help . I told her that | knew someone but she said she has no one

and that it wasn’t worth living .

" H e looked down , | sensed the guilt and regret in him . ” 4 ” It’s not your fault. ” ” | 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 . | looked down at my mate , my lips quivering . ” Wake up , my love .

"| whispered , bending down to kiss him deeply .

My warm lips met his cool ones , a soft tingle rushed through. Letting my healing pour into him , but once

again there was no change . | moved back , brushing my fingers through his hair as | slowly slid into the bed next

to him .

” We're waiting for you to wake up .and our little pup . ” | whispered , sliding m y arm under his head . | lay

there gazing at his face . The moon shone on him from outside , illuminating his handsface .

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

He had to wake up .

I needed him.