King Alejandro: The Return of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha
Chapter 11

I frowned, watching my father pace the room angrily as I stood against the wall, chin up, shoulders back, hands crossed behind my back, ready and paying attention to whatever he might say. He took his jacket and gloves off, revealing his burnt skin. The side of his face was burned, too, but it wasn't as bad as the rest of his body. People found him quite scary, with his skin all raw and burnt. The burns didn't look normal either; they had an angry red shade despite being there since I was born. But father was still the best, the strongest. "I asked you, men, to bring me the boy." Father hissed, staring at the four men who looked almost identical to each other, with their flaming red hair and pale orangey eyes. Power exuded from them, but it didn't match father's, anywhere close." Alpha... we tried, but he wasn't making it easy; the boy or this girl-" Did I ask you to talk back hijo de p ** a ?!" Father spat, his powerful aura blanketing the room. I looked down; no matter how angry he was, he wouldn't hurt me... I kept my gaze straight ahead when Dad ripped through one of their necks. The gargling sound of choking and the strong smell of metallic blood filled the room, and I swallowed, trying not to gag. Father wanted me here, so I learned how to keep order within our people. Father was strict and dangerous; he was the perfect Alpha-one I wanted to become, just like when I was old enough. He was my role model-a true king. I glanced at the body of the man he had killed emotionlessly." Tell me, Mijo, what do we do if an order is given?" Father's cold glare was on me, and I smiled confidently, ensuring no emotion reached my eyes." We complete it by all means necessary; there is no such thing as failure." I replied emotionlessly.

"That's my son." Father's glare returned to the other three men." The girl is useless, without even an ounce of power or aura within her. The Lycan won't care if she's collateral damage; she's not his heir!" King ... forgive me for speaking up, but from what we have been told, the Lycan loves his children; I think he will want her back." One of the men replied quietly. Father's lips curled in disgust, his burned skin stretching as he did so." She's a girl! I don't think anyone will come for her! She is useless to me!" I frowned, tilting my head, a girl? I didn't know that they had managed to bring one of the Lycan's children ... albeit the wrong one. I had heard of his abilities, even from across the ocean. He was said to be a force to be reckoned with.

Well, I guess he hasn't met Father," Padre ... it's worth a try... If it doesn't work, just kill her and send him the video." I shrugged. Father smirked coldly, his eyes full of burning rage and pride." That's an idea." He turned his gaze on the other three, his hatred and anger growing tenfold. I frowned; I wanted to see this girl... The child of a Lycan ... Was she powerful? Although I'm only ten, people say they can already sense my aura. "May I see her?" Father looked at me, frowning as if he had not expected that request." Very well, you may." He said," Take him! One of the men nodded, bowing his head to Father before I made my way out of the room, pausing for him to walk ahead and lead the way. I had no idea where she was kept after all. I won't deny that I was curious to see her." Alpha Prince, she's in the basement." I raised an eyebrow with curiosity.

A basement in this place? I didn't even know there was one. We had away from home for the last year ... But Father had important work here, especially with this Lycan. We walked through the pantry, and Rodrigo unlocked the considerable padlock. I was a little curious: if she was Nothing special, why was she kept under such security? The metal door screeched open." I'll manage alone from here, Rodrigo. Wait upstairs." I said emotionlessly. I wasn't sure how old she was, but I was sure even if she was older than me, I could take her if she tried anything funny.

Rodrigo thought the same, as he didn't argue. I walked down the stairs; the scent of cherry blossoms and soft cotton breeze filled my nose, and I frowned. This wasn't exactly what I expected a Lycan's hybrid to smell like. I scanned the darkness down below. A slight arch led to the toilet and sink, but the rest of the room was empty. I heard a gasp and a cut-off whimper, so I raised my eyebrow. Where was she? I paused when I saw her huddled in the corner; her hands clamped over her mouth and wide doe eyes that stared back at me with fear. I barely hid my surprise.

She was young, really young ... She seemed confused as she looked me over, and I realized I hadn't even been able to sense her until I spotted her. Strange. Her long, light brown hair was a mess, but I could tell she was a pampered little princess from her dress." Please don't hurt me." She whispered; her voice was soft, too, like her scent. Gentle and full of emotions. I didn't hear it often. It was ... strange. Who would have thought the Lycan's daughter would be so much of a disappointment? I was expecting someone brave, strong, and unyielding. How pathetic ... At that age, I had already killed."

I don't hit girls," I stated arrogantly, crossing my arms as I approached her." Stand up." I commanded coldly. Her eyes widened, impossibly large, her heart thumping. I realized when I entered that I hadn't heard it either.... So, she wasn't wholly ordinary.... Wait ... was it possible she was hiding her abilities?

She obeyed, standing up quickly. To my surprise, she held my gaze. Hmm... so she was indeed the Lycan's child. Usually, people would look away. She looked around seven, I think. I had to admit she was cute, pretty even, unlike the picture I saw of the Lycan ... Was she his daughter?" Is your father the Lycan king?" I asked. She nodded."" Yes."" You don't look like him." She blinked, and I shook my head. Of course, she doesn't look like a grown man. I sounded foolish." Have you been given food?" I changed the subject, hiding my blunder. I wasn't sure why I even asked.... I remembered what I told Father about killing her, but at the time, I didn't think she would be so little ... and innocent.. Father would kill her if he deemed it was best." No." She replied.

I didn't reply; it wasn't my business ... I was about to leave when she spoke." Umm, will they let me go?" She asked softly." No." I stated emotionlessly." Oh." Her voice trembled, and I walked to the stairs swiftly; I shouldn't stay here longer than necessary." I will see if you are allowed food." I said simply before exiting and slamming the door behind me." Young master, I doubt she is permitted to have food." Rodrigo said, bowing his head." I didn't ask you for your opinion." I replied coldly, walking off. If she isn't allowed food, then she isn't. I didn't care.

Then why couldn't I shake the thought out of my head?

ALEJANDRO Another day had f*****g gone by, but Nothing; I was not far from Marcel's pack and decided to stop by. He had joined on the search and told me I needed a break. As much as I f*****g didn't want to stop for the night, I knew I had to keep my f*****g energy up. The search for Kataleya was not going to stop. When we stopped, others took our place. There wasn't anything solid yet, but we did get some information on some odd events over the last few months, and it Wa down south, so let's f*****g see. I walked through the vast silver gates of the Sangue pack with Marcel at my side, everyone bowing their heads to us as we passed.

They had come a long f*****g way since they first became a proper pack. They were like any other pack now, despite being rogues. Marcel had done an excellent job and had managed to bring the unruly wolves under his control. Despite being manipulated by our mother and under her control, he had been strong enough not to let it get to his f*****g head.

This pack was seen as the outcasts by many; over the years, that image faded, and people weren't treating them as poorly or as coldly as they once were, but despite that, the seed of hatred lingered in the form of none other than my nephew... Leo Rossi. Even now, when we enter Marcel's mansion, he comes down the staircase and pauses, pushing up his sleeves. Like me, he was f*****g tatted all over. His pale blue eyes only seemed to get paler and colder as the years passed.

He was seventeen now, but he was almost as f*****g tall as I was. His chocolate brown hair only added a few f*****g inches, too..." Alejandro." His icy voice came." Leo, good to f*****g see you. You've grown a few inches." I replied, giving him a smirk despite how f*****g worried I was about Kataleya. His face didn't change, but he gave me a curt nod." I'm out." He told his father." Leo, stay for dinner. Your cousin Kataleya's still not found. Perhaps you can give some insight." Marcel suggested quietly.

He raised his eyebrow." And that's my issue, why?" I frowned, my anger flaring up, but I wouldn't lash out when that's what he f*****g wanted. I saw myself in him, and it wasn't a pretty sight. Rafael had been there for me when I let the darkness consume me, and I intended to be there for Leo continuously, even if he was a fucker that I wanted to smack over the head most of the f*****g time. F*****g pups." Leo!" Marcel growled.

"What? Will eating together solve the f*****g issue? I don't think so." He scoffed before pushing past his dad and walking out. The door slammed shut behind him." He's getting worse.... The only thing I can pride him on is that he is fair regarding the pack and studying hard." Marcel growled." It's that age. I'm sure he'll come around, that, or he'll get a mate who will f*****g whip his a*s into shape."." I want to see what girl can do that...

She's going to have to be highly strong-willed." Marcel sighed." Yeah, someone like Kiara; I don't know how the f**k she fixed me up." I agreed coldly, needing a f*****g cigarette. Marcel chuckled dryly." Well, the Westwood women are something else." Yeah, they f*****g are. Scarlett is even more f*****g feisty and equally headstrong as her daughter. I glanced over at him; he looked aged despite being only six years older than me.

He had lost his mate. These signs were bound to catch up... Second-chance mates existed... But not everyone got one. Life f*****g sucked; if he took a chosen one, maybe things would get f*****g easier? But I also knew this was Marcel; he wasn't over her.... Many Alphas took chosen mates to keep their sanity." Come, I'll show you to a room where you can shower, and then dinner will be ready." I nodded, allowing him to lead the way.

Once - 1 was left alone in a guest room, I took my phone from my oversized Shorts pocket. First, I checked for updates from the other men and filled them in on where I was and the plans for tomorrow. 1 sat down on the bed, lying back, feeling the tiredness in my bones; I needed to talk to my nympho. How was she coping? Were the kids and Del doing okay? I called her, frowning when it went straight to the answering machine.

Why the f**k was it turned off... I tried again, Nothing. The f**k? I sat up, dialing Darien; he should be there ... His phone rang, but he didn't answer. Worry began consuming me, and a thousand f*****g scenarios rushed through my head. Did something f*****g happen? The only thing f*****g keeping me from losing my shit was I hadn't felt anything through the link. F**k. I rang Scarlett next, my heart racing as I tried to tell myself they were okay. The witches did a f*****g spell, right? Nothing should have f*****g happened

"Hello." I closed my eyes. Never have I been f*****g happier to hear her voice." Why the f**k is Kia's phone off?" I growled." Hello to you too, Alejandro." The woman was so f*****g antagonizing a t times." Pass it to Kiara." 1 Silence followed, and I clenched my jaw. Was she f*****g doing this?" For f***s' sake, please?" I added coldly." I'm not asking you to be friendly, Alejandro. It's just that Kiara isn't available right now." She replied calmly. What the f**k does she mean's unavailable?" Scarlett... Where is Kiara?" My stomach twisted, my heart thumping with unease. Don't f*****g tell me she left FFE" She went after Kataleya." I closed my eyes, my aura flaring around me as her words sank in. F**k.

Kiara was out there alone... phone off ... with no one ..." She'll be okay, Alejan-" Do not f*****g tell me she'll be okay when my daughter is alone, and now Kiara? F**k why did you let her go?" I hissed, standing up. I couldn't stay here when she was out there alone." She's a mother-" Who had no faith in her mate." I said icily. I didn't care if those words were harsh because what I felt inside ... was f*****g worse. I was doing my best ... I f****d up ... Kat was gone because of me, and now Kiara decided to look for her, herself? I wasn't f*****g enough, and she had no faith in me." Alejandro, please don't think like that. She's only-" I cut the call; I did not need Scarlett talking shit to me. I needed to replace Kiara now, too. F**k this.

My phone rang as I stood and answered it, glancing at the name Elijah. I had half a f*****g mind to let him know what his daughter had just done. I think I f*****g will." What is it?" I asked coldly." I'm in Oxford, and there's been a sighting that may or may not help; someone said they saw a mass of reddish-colored wolves. Although the older man seems a little lost in his head, I think it's all we have to go on." Perfect. I'll head there now..." I closed my eyes, feeling some f*****g hope..." By the way ... Kiara left, and your mate allowed it. You know it's not f*****g safe out there."

I growled." What?" Elijah's voice was sharp, and I could hear its irritation. I smirked coldly." Yeah, exactly. She doesn't f*****g listen, I'm going to send a team out to replace her, and I'm coming down to Oxford; if we have a lead, I'm not wasting more time allowing my baby girl to be alone for longer than necessary." Elijah sighed heavily." That makes sense... When you get here, you, Liam, and Rayhan can head forward; you'll replace Kiara."

"Yeah, and let her know when I replace her, she's in f*****g trouble." I growled, hanging up. My eyes blazed red; I swear if anything happens to her .... I closed my eyes, running a hand through my hair and trying to control my anger. I told her I couldn't f*****g focus if she was out there... I told her to stay.... I dialed Darien. That fucker didn't answer because he was f*****g scared; I knew that much..." Hi, Alpha."" Hey, fucker. You couldn't keep Kiara there?" Listen, she snuck out. No one realized.... Oh yeah? I'll be f*****g sorting this shit out when I get home. For now, anything with my demand on the net?"" Nothing, maybe he hasn't seen it yet." Darien said, clearly nervous." Push for it to get more f*****g exposure," I want my girl back by all f*****g means." I ripped open the door to the bedroom and stormed downstairs." Al... Didn't you shower or" I need to go? Kiara left to look for her, too, and Elijah may not have found a lead. You don't come, you need your f*****g rest.

'IF Not waiting for a reply, I shifted and rushed from the house. I spotted Leo sitting high up in a tree, smoking a cigarette as I ran past; my only aim was to get to Oxford and pray that my baby girl was somewhere there... As for Kiara ... I frowned deeply, no matter how f*****g pissed I was at her, the worry for her safety clawed at my mind and chest. F**k, why was she so damn reckless? The trees were a blur as I zoomed through them as fast as possible. Tonight the moon was primarily hidden by clouds, and the night was still, yet that burden that hung above my head was f*****g looming heavily. I needed to fix this shit.