King Alejandro: The Return of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha
Chapter 77

KIARA

My mind felt free, despite the sheer weight of everything that had happened. Everything I had forgotten returned to me, new memories and old. I would cherish them all.

Meeting the kids, Delsanra, and of course everyone else with my memories back was special! truly felt like I had missed them. Although they were around, with my memory back it just felt so much better. I was relieved that Alejandro had managed to convince me, because if I had not trusted him or pushed the kids away, I would never have forgiven myself,

Dante, Delsanra and I had all just showered and gotten dressed, whilst Raven had gone to get us something to eat. We heard that everyone was on their way back, and although the kids were ready for bed, no one was sleepy. The excitement and the relief of the battle being won had pumped everyone's adrenaline,

Dad had just said he wanted to have a word with me I wondered if everything was ok Eating quickly, I left the room with him. Allowing him to lead the way into one of the less used living rooms.

"Is everything ok?" I asked, the moment we were in a room alone

He gave me one of his hali-smile, hali smirks before cupping my face and kissing my forehead.

"It is, everything is." He said quietly before hugging me tightly "I'm just glad you're alright."

I smiled softly, wrapping my arms around his waist. "I love you, Dad."

"Love you too cutie patootie." He said quietly, inaking my heart thump as I pulled back, unable to stop the huge smile that crossed my face at the mention of my old nickname.

"You haven't called me that since I was a child." I said, trying not to get teary.

"No matter how old you get, you're still my little angel."

My eyes filled with tears, and I hugged him again

"You're right, I always will be, just as you will always be my dad. My first protector." I whispered.

He stroked my damp hair.

"Always." He promised softly.

We stayed silent for a moment before I slowly moved back from the warmth of his embrace

"As much as I loved a trip down memory lane, I'm sure there was something more you wanted to talk to me about, right?" I asked, trying not to worry. He nodded. "There was actually, ready to hear it?" I nodded as he gave me a smile, cupping my face. "You're pregnant."

I stared into his cerulean eyes, letting his words sink in. "... what... How?" I placed a hand to my forehead, shocked at the news.

This was as unplanned as Dante had been.

"Three kids later, I'm sure you know exactly how." Dad remarked, crossing his arms.

I blushed before placing a hand on my stomach, my heart beating as a new wave of emotions rushed through me.

Excitement, nervousness, and happiness. "Are you sure I am?" I whispered. "The doctor did a scan to confirm it too, it's still early days though."

Dad explained, going on to quickly fill me in on how the djinn was still able to struggle against my sedated state. He was drawing on my baby's energy. Just the thought of that made a flash of worry for my child rush through me. Thank the goddess he was gone. "And Alejandro doesn't know, does he?" I asked softly.

"No, he doesn't, we only found out today. Only the doctor, Serena, Raven, myself, and a few guards who have been given orders to not speak of it know." Dad replied.

My heart skipped a beat and I blushed, remembering how much s*x we'd had. Not that we always didn't, but...

I bit my lip, pressing my hand gently on my stomach.

"I can't wait to tell him, he likes me pregnant..." I trailed off, blushing when Dad raised an eyebrow with an amused smirk on his face.

"I'm glad he takes care of you. Back then I never expected him to be your mate, and when he proved he cared for you, I was content. I didn't think there was anything that would make me approve even more of him. Yet with every passing year, he has shown he is the ideal mate, father, alpha, and king. My girl deserved the best and she got it."

I smiled, my heart warming at his words.

"I couldn't agree more... He may not be perfect to others, but he's perfect for me."

Dad gave a small nod and I smiled. He may not admit it but he and Alejandro also had a good bond.

"They're back! They're back! They're here!" I heard Azura's shout, my heart pounding at the return of my king.

"F**k, thank god." Dad breathed a sigh of relief, and I knew he was as impatient as I was to meet Mom.

He opened the door, letting me step out first. I smoothed my black top I was wearing with black sweatpants, my heart thudding with nerves as if it was the first time I was seeing him. Azura was the first one out the door, running out into the night in her sky-blue pyjamas. The mansion gardens were lit brightly, something especially in place for me, just like the rest of the pack.

"Mama!" She shouted, jumping up into Moin's arins.

"Baby!" Mom replied, hugging her tightly.

I smiled at them, my eyes searching for my king.

"Del?" Rayhan whispered looking past me, and I realised Delsanra had stepped outside. She ran past me and straight into his awaiting arms, as he lifted her up, spinning her around before kissing her like there was no tomorrow.

A perfect couple, one who had been put through so much...

Thank you, Selene, for uniting them once again. She was crying softly as he stroked her hair, whispering sweet words into her ear and promises that I knew he would always keep. Dad walked over to Mom, hugging her tightly before he kissed her hard, but I was somehow rooted to my spot.

The quintuplets came running out to Liam, and he crouched down as he gathered them all up in his arms, kissing them. Raven paused, giving me a hug before she ran to Liam.

And that's when I saw him. He towered over the rest as he now came into view. He was in a clean pair of grey sweatpants, his god-like body on full display, igniting that pleasure that only he could deep within me. His dark eyes flashed red, glowing as they locked with mine before he walked through the crowd swiftly, and then he was before me.

His sexy dark eyes held a thousand emotions. He threaded one hand into my hair, the other cupping my neck and face, making a flurry of sparks course through me. My heart was pounding, my eyes now fixed on my king.

"I f*****g missed you, amore mio..."

"I missed you too, my king." I whispered, cupping his face. I pulled him down, locking my arms around his neck.

His lips met mine in a powerful hungry kiss, one arm snaking around my waist and the other supporting the back of my head as he kissed me so deeply I felt giddy. Sparks, emotions and pleasure creating the perfect magic that only Alejandro could inflict me with. The taste of his mouth... his scent... it was heaven on earth for me.

He was my everything. I hugged him tightly as he slipped his tongue into my mouth, and my eyes fluttered shut. I bit back my moan, simply sighing in pleasure. I could feel every inch of his body against mine, every ridge, every muscle... My Alejandro

My mate.

My king

My all.

We broke apart when I gasped for air and he forced himself back, both of us very aware of the semi-hard-on he was now supporting. My eyes dipped down and I smiled seductively. I loved him in grey sweatpants, and right now..... goddess... "Do you remember everything again?" He asked me, concern clear in those eyes as he took hold of my chin and rubbed his thumb along my lips. I flicked it with my tongue, making his

eyes flash 'Keep at it and I will f**k you right here. He warned me through the link.

I smiled slightly at that thought, and it made my core knot before I looked up into his eyes once more.

"I do. Everything... When you saved my life outside the cinema, to the time in the doctor's office... to the first time you told me you loved me... When you asked me to marry you..." My heart was thumping. I know right now everyone was around... but I wanted to tell him. "The time you asked me if I wanted to be a mama? Remember?" He smirked cockily, despite the relief I saw in his eyes. "Yeah, I f*****g do."

"Well then... Tell me my sexy beast, what do you think of pups?" I asked, trying to hide my smile, blinking up at him innocently. He glanced sideways at where Skyla and Kataleya were standing with Mom and Dad, Rayhan had his arm around Dante's shoulders, although most eyes were now on us.

Ahren, Sienna... Tatum, all were present as Maria hugged and kissed them.

"Pups.... Yeah, they are weird as f**k, but they're not bad." He said, making me smile. 1

"Hmm... SO... want to be a papa again?"

He looked surprised. Something that was pretty rare for Alejandro. I heard Leo scoff. "A dad at that age? Is his dick still even functioning?" 2

Ok so everyone's attention was now on us, Alejandro glared at him as Azura looked between us suspiciously. "Trust me, it works way better than yours ever will." "Boys! There are children here." Maria scolded.

"And this is why you're needed." Marcel remarked. Maria smiled sadly and gave a small nod, looking down at Sienna in her arms. A few of the others laughed, and I could feel Dad's, Raven's and Serena's eyes on me. Alejandro looked back at me, raising an eyebrow. "Didn't you say we were done? Even though you know I like you pregnant." He said, winking at me suggestively. "Good, because I am pregnant." I said, once again surprising him.

"What?" Dante said shocked.

I looked between him and his father, as a few gasps filled the air and then silence filled the garden.

Ok, no one was expecting that. "Oh goddess, not another Rossi." Azura exclaimed dramatically, placing the back of her hand against her forehead before she fell flat on her back, pretending to faint. 6

"A baby, Mama?" Kataleya asked, her eyes sparkling. "Yes, my angel. A little sister or brother." I held my hand out to her and she came over, hugging me tightly, placing her hand on my stomach.

"Azura! I got a minion too! Another one, now I have Ahren, Sienna, Tatum, and two more babies, I have five too." Skyla said victoriously.

Azura sat up, frowning.

"Oh yeah..." She wasn't pleased. "F**k..." Alejandro said, as if it had just sunk in, making me look away from the children and up at him. "You seem ok with it..."

"Of course I am. Even if it wasn't planned." "Then I'm f*****g happy." He said. Bending down, he kissed me once more, placing his hand on my stomach. His eyes met mine before he nudged my nose with his, making me smile, he kissed me softly before lifting Kataleya into his arms and placing his other arm around me. 'I guess we got a little carried away and didn't think of contraception huh...' He added, through the link.

A little? I think that's an understatement.'

'Well, at least I get to see my nympho all hot and pregnant once again.

You have a kink.'

'I won't f*****g deny it. There's just something different about f*****g you when you're pregnant!'

I blushed as he smirked, knowing he had won that conversation. Everyone, aside from Leo, came over to congratulate us. I hugged Mom and Maria. I was glad everyone had gotten home safe and sound.

It was past midnight, but it was obvious no one wanted to sleep. It was nice to see Leo and Rayhan both in the lounge at the same time, although Leo was in the corner, on his phone. Whilst Rayhan was with Del and his kids. Dante had just come over, staring at my stomach, deep in thought.

"What's up, Dante?" I asked him, wrapping my arm around my brave little boy. "I never saw it... I always know..." He murmured. I frowned, a sliver of fear rushing through me. Did it mean it wouldn't last or something? "You don't see your sibling in the future?" I asked, trying to sound normal. He smiled slightly.

"I do now, a little... but I think he was blocking me from knowing..." He frowned, and for a second, he looked angry.

"Maybe, but he's gone now." I said, knowing what he meant.

That made him smile confidently. "He is, he didn't even get to return to hell." He said proudly, our eyes met and I planted a kiss on his forehead.

"I am proud of you." I whispered.

He had so much on his shoulders despite how young he was, it hurt at times knowing the burdens he carried. Who knows the extent of what he had to carry yet couldn't share with anyone. "I'm proud of you too." He said, making me smile. "Are you sure you're not in pain?" Azura was asking Leo. "Like sure sure?".

I turned, wondering what that was about, as Raven smiled. "She made a voodoo doll of him, it's currently in the kitchen, soaking in vinegar and chillies." She whispered as Leo raised an eyebrow, frowning at her.

"No, I'm not. Why the hell do you keep asking me that?" Leo growled. "Azura, stop annoying him. Come here." Mom said. "Gosh! It's his time of the month." Azura said, rolling her eyes as she turned away from him. "What?" Leo growled.

"Liam says Raven is always angry when it's her time of the-" Liam was by Azura's side, clamping a hand on her mouth.

"Why not let her finish that sentence, baby?" Raven suggested sweetly. Her eyes flashing dangerously, making a few of the men in the room snicker. "Nah, I think she's done." Liam replied, looking down at Azura, who was glaring daggers at him, whilst Leo was smirking at Liam's expense.

"You really are unlucky." Rayhan remarked, looking at Liam.

Just then, Claire and Clara entered with trays of hot and cold drinks.

"Thank you." I said smiling. "Come join us. You both have done so much. Thank you."

The rest agreed with me and Mom, Maria, and Raven also thanked them.

"Oh... thank you." Claire said, not refusing me as she took a seat to the side near the children.

They were a part of our family and have always been here for us.

I smiled looking around, Alejandro had his hand on my thigh whilst playing with the younger boys, Kataleya was sitting hugging her teddy near my feet, smiling happily. She had asked Alejandro about Enrique and he had told he was with people who loved him and that he'd be keeping an eye on him too.

Sienna and Tatum had fallen asleep. Serena and Darien were cuddled together, Mom and Dad... Delsanra and Rayhan. Raihana had her head in Maria's lap, with her legs in Chris' lap. Marcel was sitting on the sofa next to Raven as Liam sat back down, hugging her tightly and mind linking her something which made her blush. Skyla had gone to get something but still wasn't back.

I felt relieved though, we could relax once more. Everything was ok again.

Yes, we had lost some and that is something that would remain with us and the families of those who had lost their loved ones, but we would try to be there for them, the best we could. I was still grateful for everything we had. "Tada!" Skyla said, we all turned to look at her and my heart almost skipped a beat, in her arms she was holding what looked like an alien.

"The f**k..." Alejandro muttered.

It took me a few seconds to realise it was a cat, one that had been shaved, put in a dress, and was wearing a black wig with two plaits. It looked scary. A "This is my minion. Every villain had a minion." She stated.

"That's scary." Liam stated, earning a frown from her. "Don't judge things and people by their looks, Uncle." She scolded. "Yeah, Liam." Azura said, truly fascinated by Skyla's horrifying creation. "Do you guys like it?" Skyla asked, her green eyes glinting. "Um..." Mom started as Delsanra simply blinked at the cat that had now jumped from Skyla's arm and meowed, running to the window. If that wasn't a sign of its trauma, I don't know what else we needed.

"My question is, how did you remove the hair?" Raven asked, you could tell she had missed spots.

"With an electric shaver." Skyla replied, making Alejandro sigh.

'That's some weird shit. He said through the link, massaging his jaw.

"And my question is, where did that cat come from?" I asked, looking around. Was it new?

"I think it belongs to Drake's son." Serena added, making me frown.

"Skyla, did you steal it?" "No, I just took it." She said, looking guilty. A I raised an eyebrow, but decided I would talk to her alone. She would be taking the cat back to its rightful owner, and if they didn't want it anymore thanks to her horrific transformation, I would make sure it's given to a new home. I think she had been given a little too much freedom with everything going on, and it was high time I got back into mom mode and held her accountable for her actions. "We'll discuss this tomorrow." I said firmly with a small smile. She gulped and nodded, exchanging looks with Azura. "Oh, dear... It seems like another Rossi's in trouble. What else is new?"Azura remarked, making Leo snicker. "That kid's on crack."

"Yet you replace her amusing." Marcel replied, frowning at him. "She's entertaining." He replied, shrugging, his eyes fixed on his phone.

"Crazy fuckers all around. So who's tired?" Alejandro asked, picking up a mug of hot chocolate.

"No one" Azura replied "Oh yeah?"

"Rayhan, tired

"No, not really. Why?" He replied, clearly wondering why Alejandro was asking.

"Good, then how about I have a word with you and Leo now." He said, standing up.

The room went considerably quieter, and I heard Leo sigh in frustration,

"Really?"

"Yeah, because I know you won't be here in the morning." Alejandro replied, looking at him. "Fine." He stood up, frowning coldly, his aura radiating off of him.

"Someone's in trouble." Azura sang tauntingly. Leo glared at her before turning his eyes to Dante.

"Now I f*****g know why you swore on her. She's f*****g psycho." He muttered.

"Leo." Marcel growled in warning.

But the youngster simply gave his father the finger before disappearing from the room.

Mom frowned but said nothing as she pulled Azura into her arms, kissing her cheek and smiling at her.

No matter how tough Mom acted, I knew she worried about Azura. We all heard it, that she acted the way she did because she was born by magic. Even though that wasn't true, it was what many thought. I knew it affected Mom, and why wouldn't it? It affected us all. Azura was a child, and it hurt to know she would face a lot of challenges growing up. I just wish people changed their mentality before then. Rayhan kissed Delsanra, clearly not wanting to leave her, and I didn't blame him. They had suffered the most in many ways.

"Let's get this over with then." He said, running his hand through his hair as he looked at Alejandro.

Alejandro nodded, looking down at me, and I stood up. He wrapped his hand around my neck, kissing me and leaving my lips tingling before he too left the room. I knew what they were going to talk about, and I just hoped it went well. "That one was a long time coming." Dad said, and Marcel nodded in agreement. "Yeah, they needed to do this."

"I'm still impressed that they worked together." Mom added with a smile.

Dante smirked slightly, and I glanced down at him. I had heard what happened, but he hadn't said much more than what we already knew. My little hero may not have been on the battlefield, but he had still contributed. 'Good luck, my king, 1 said to Alejandro through the bond. Thanks, I might just f*****g need it. I smiled at his response, knowing if anyone could get through to the boys, it was Alejandro.