King Alejandro: The Return of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha
Chapter 14

"Very well, if you so wish to see him. Cover her eyes!" He finally commanded, his cold eyes almost biting into my skin. I would obey. The main thing was that I needed to buy Alejandro time. Was Kataleya OK?" I will allow you to blindfold my eyes, but can I see my daughter first?" I asked, trying to sound emotionless despite the worry eating me inside. He smirked." You don't make the rules here. "I'm only asking to see my daughter first." I growled venomously." Just one look to make sure she's OK." He fell silent, mind linking someone before his sharp gaze turned to me. My aura was still around me, but I couldn't keep it up; if I was to save Katalaya, I needed all my energy level, which was already dropping.

"You are in no position to ask for anything; remember that." He spat icily." Fine." I clenched my jaw, but I didn't want to do something so reckless that they did something to Kataleya. I just hoped Alejandro would get here soon. I would need to buy enough time until then. Goddess, please give me the strength. I stayed silent, allowing them to blindfold my eyes; I felt a sharp object push against the barrier between my shoulder blades, prodding me forward.

"Walk." I didn't reply, thinking I had spent years of my life fighting blindly in the dark with a blindfold. Despite my strength, I lacked night vision, which was the price for my healing. Many didn't know I couldn't see in the dark, but it became my advantage over many others. The rest of my senses were heightened and advanced, so I could walk and maneuver efficiently. ose wolves thought I would listen to everything they said and follow them quietly and silently, then yes, I would for now. However, I would need to replace Kataleya and run if things went south.

The house was not that big; I could locate her. If worst came to worse, I would do what I could, even if I could get her out... I felt the sun's warmth vanish from my back, and the dirt of the ground became hard beneath my feet the moment we stepped inside. It was cold, and something told me despite the house smelling of expensive wood and a spiced scent, it was a house with a dark interior. The dark windows had given that away to start with.

We walked along the hall; the floors, maybe marble.... or stone, were paved. Our footsteps echoed off the walls. We slowed down, and suddenly, all my sense of scent vanished. Even the ashy, smoky smell of the wolves around me just disappeared. Anti-scent spray? Were they being careful? Probably so; I

didn't pick up the scent of the Crimson King whatever he called himself. What exactly was his link to us? What did he want from Alejandro? I'm sure that's who he meant by the beast." Sit." I was told. They pushed me forward until my leg hit a chair; I reached out, feeling the item against my back prod harder, before I sat down, keeping my aura around me as a shield. The room fell silent; I was about to speak when I heard the echoing sound of footsteps approaching. I kept my heartbeat steady, feeling the aura of the man coming. He was indeed powerful, maybe not on par with Alejandro or Liam, but powerful enough to be on par with Dad." So, we have the queen here.

"He hissed venomously, and even though his voice was emotionless, it was cold and full of hatred. I heard him take a seat. The chair creaked a little under his weight. The urge to rip off the blindfold and look at this man was strong, but I remained unmoving. Buying time was the primary goal." And we have someone who kidnaps children." I replied calmly." Women should know when to hold their tongue." Well, I am not one of your women for you to command as you wish." My voice was calm despite how much hatred I felt for him. A sadistic chuckle left his lips, and I frowned.

"A woman of strong will, I'm surprised the Lycan allows you to be so disrespectful. If you were mine, I would break you into submission." I clenched my jaw, feeling his gaze roam over me. My stomach twisted with disgust. I'm not yours. I didn't say it out loud, not wanting to trigger him." You said there was a debt owed to you. What exactly do you want from us?" The debt must be paid in full, but I won't talk business with a woman." His arrogant, disgusting attitude was

irking me, but I was in his hold. His opinion on women was nothing more than dirt beneath his feet." Then, allow me to see my daughter while you do your business." He scoffed maliciously." And you think I will just bend to your wishes?" He mocked in his accented voice." We will give you what you want, but I have come here-" And you won't be leaving." He cut in." You will be going to this property with the dead body of that pup.

My eyes flashed as anger flared through me. I ripped the bandage off before any of the men could move, my aura spreading around me and my eyes meeting the ones of the man before me. He was not what I was expecting; he looked far more unhinged than I could have imagined, and something told me he wasn't someone I could ever reason with. His reddish-brown eyes burned into mine as his dark hair fell over one eye. His skin, from the side of his face to his cheek, neck, hands, and arms, was all melted and burned, a burn that stretched every time he moved.

He raised his hand ever so slightly, barely lifting his fingertips from the table, warning the men to let me be." You have a problem with us; take it out on us! When Alejandro comes for you, and he will, you will regret this." I hissed coldly." Oh? Who says he will manage to replace this place?" He smirked, making my stomach twist." What do you mean?" We saw you approaching hours ago and allowed you to enter this place. Do you think that 'feeling 'you had was purely your intuition, dear blessed wolf?" His sneer grew, stretching the burnt skin in the process, making him look even more sinister. I frowned, praying that Alejandro at least got the signal ..." I have far more power than you can ever imagine.

It seems like the beautiful Luna didn't expect that." His gaze trailed over me, and I clenched my jaw." Fine, you got me as you wanted. Where's my daughter?" I asked. He ignored me and stood up, striding towards me. He was tall, and his aura surrounded him like a sickening plague. The closer he got, the stronger it seemed to grow. He tilted his head, his leering gaze falling to my lips." The Lycan's mate is indeed beautiful. No wonder he treats you ever so highly. It's either that, or he is far more pathetic than I'd heard." There were five of us in this room.... should I risk it? I wasn't sure I'd be able to if that other entity returned ..." He's a man you can only ever wish to be. 'I replied, smirking coldly.

His gaze snapped up, leering at me." Don't think that pretty Moonfire aura will protect you." He suddenly grabbed my neck. My eyes widened in shock as he didn't seem to have any issue penetrating my atmosphere; the darkness I felt earlier was wrapped around him as he squeezed my neck. No one is more powerful than 1, not you or your Lycan." I grabbed his hand, trying to loosen his hold, but the force behind it was suffocating me. The same pain erupted through me; it felt like my entire body was on fire." What would you give to have your useless pup back in your arms?" He was grinning sadistically as if seeing me in pain was entertaining. I would have her back in my arms soon.

I promise you, my angel, I am coming. I guess for him, it was, but if he thought I'd go down without a fight, he sure had another thing coming. Summoning all my energy, I grabbed his hand again, gritting my teeth as my hand burned from the touch and lifting my leg, kneeing him straight in the crotch. His grip loosened; he had not been expecting that." ALPHA!"" What's the matter? Need your men to help you fight against a woman ?!" I hissed, aiming another swing at him. He blocked, spun around, and twisted my arm behind my back in a flash.

The sickening crunch as he broke my arm and dislocated my shoulder sent me another searing spasm of pain." I don't need anyone to help me to defeat the likes of you." His evil voice came, his men hesitating from helping. This was about his ego, and I knew he wouldn't allow them to help. + As I wanted." But you use your Djinn, though, despite thinking you're all-powerful without it?" I taunted as I made use of my already broken shoulder to rip free from his hold and aimed a kick to his flank, putting all my force into it, followed by a blast of my aura.

Despite the fact I was managing, everywhere his hand touched me burned as if hot oil had been poured onto me. Searing my skin, almost as if it was peeling the top layer off. I continued attacking him, throwing kicks and punches as I tried to get the opening that I needed to rip his head right off, but he was guarded, and I saw no weak points." I am no fool to fall for your words in rage. I have power, but I paid a price for that power! I gained that power! No one can do as I did! I attained what I wanted!" He hissed." You disrespected me, and so you shall pay !"

This was not how I wanted this to go; I needed to replace Kataleya!" Alpha! The Lycan is approaching with a powerful witch and an army!" I felt him tense, but not fear was in him; it was just as if he was simply calculating the best course of action to take. My heart was pounding at the thought that Alejandro was close. Kataleya would be saved." We won't face them now!" I heard him thunder just as that ominous aura filled the room. My head felt like it was being split open, like claws were digging into my head. Alejandro ... I knew he couldn't hear me, but would he feel this pain? Would he know that something was wrong? My aura was depleting fast. I barely managed to hold him at bay, as I stared blurrily at the man before me; I fell to my knees as blood dripped down my face. I didn't know how long I could hold on ... I did my best to stop him from ripping my head open...." Leave ..." He growled to his men. The claws sank deeper into my skull, and a scream tore from my lips as that dark, ominous aura grew. For a second, I felt as if there was something else before me, something made of pure fire, the body doubling around the Alpha before me. Burning red... Crimson ... He looked like he was on fire ...

The power and darkness oozing from him... I felt something inside my head, something was wrong." She has been touched..." when he s, spoke, it wasn't his own. This voice alone made me feel worse, dark, sickening, and evil. Something that was not for the mortal ear to hear. Just when I felt like I couldn't hold on any longer, he stepped away, smirking as if he had gained a victory. Glancing towards the window, he left the room swiftly, leaving me in the middle of the office, bleeding onto the woven rug on the ground. I kept my aura up in case he returned and tried to kill me completely, knowing I needed to replace Kataleya before they took her. I couldn't get up, but I crawled to the door. Using all my strength, I snapped my shoulder back into place, groaning due to the pain. My head was burning with agony. Blood coated my light brown locks. I needed to replace my baby girl. The smell of fire filled my nose, and I froze. The vision I had after seeing the first letter returned to me in full force. Had that been a premonition? Goddess, please, no! Kataleya!

I grabbed the door handle, pushing my body to my feet. I didn't know how to manage, but my only thought was my baby girl. Where do I look? The fire was enveloping the entire building. Think Kia ... Where would you keep a prisoner ... The basement or attic! I looked up at the ceiling that was entirely on fire; I wasn't sure if the fire was real or if this was an illusion, but either way, it was hot destroying the house." Kataleya ..." I staggered through the burning flames; I'll look in the basement first, then head upstairs. I rounded a corner when suddenly a sob reached my ears.

A voice that I yearned to hear. My heart leaped like an eagle taking to the sky. Relief and happiness flooded me." Mama?""Baby!" I looked around frantically, spotting her standing at the far end of the hall. Tears streamed down her cheeks, large eyes full of sadness, and a few bruises on her face only made my anger rise. Her dress was a mess, torn and bloody, as the flames were beginning to touch her. Yet when she didn't flinch, I realized that magic created these.

My angel was immune to magic." Kataleya." I stumbled over to her, pulling her into my arms, swatting away the fire that had caught her dress. I was kissing her on her head, shoulders, and face. Baby, am I cupped her face, looking at the bruises on her body? How could they ..." I'm OK, Mama! Let's go, you're hurt." She whimpered, looking at me. I didn't care if I was hurt; seeing her safe relieved me. With renewed energy, I wrapped my hand around her small one, kissing it as tears filled my eyes. My baby was OK." I'm OK, Mama." She whispered, brushing blood and tears from my cheek.

Holding her hand firmly, I nodded, turned, and hurried down the hall. I just needed to get her out of here. The windows were all barred from the inside; I don't think I'll be able to break them. We were almost at the door when the roof caved; I wrapped my arms around Kataleya. She may be immune to magic, but she was not resistant to a tonne of wood falling on her. Her scream pierced the air as one of the wooden beams fell on top of us. I kept my back arched, shielding her beneath me." Go outside Kataleya." | whispered, feeling my vision darken." No, Mama!"" Baby ... now." I commanded, praying she listened. She looked down at me; I could see the tears streaming down her dirty face before I was pulled into the abyss of darkness, and my world went dark ...