I hadn't been able to sleep properly. Both Alejandro and I had tossed and turned. The sun hadn't risen, but I sat up, picking up the pad and forcing myself to write the second message. I was halfway through it when Alejandro woke up. We had barely slept, although we had been trying to sleep for the last four hours. How could we sleep when our baby girl was somewhere? All alone. I knew he wanted to get back out there to look for our pup.
His arm was around me, his hand over mine as I wrote the words, painstakingly slow. The sparks of his touch were like the comfort of warmth on a winter day. He didn't speak, simply placing a few comforting kisses on my neck and shoulder. 'A debt must always be repaid, by blood or by life. 'I had done it! I gasped, dropping the pen. Alejandro instantly grabbed some napkins from the tray of leftover food from last night and dabbed them gently over my bleeding hand, then over the paper smeared with blood." This person's got some f*****g problem with me...
A debt? What are they going on about?" I closed my eyes, leaning against his shoulder. My intuition was doing Nothing to help; I hated this." I don't know, but it could be f*****g decades old. The witches should be here soon, and I need to make the recording to put out there for the kidnappers' demands before they get here." He said quietly. I nodded, and he gave me a deep kiss before we both got up, ready to face the day and replace answers. He left first after washing and dressing. I washed my face and brushed my teeth, rummaging through the suitcase I had grabbed from the other room last night, pulling on some shorts and an oversized top. I didn't want to wear any of these tops. I didn't wish to care about any of this colourful crap, but it was all I had brought along. Who would have thought our family trip for the girls' birthday would end like this? How had Kataleya spent the night? My stomach twisted, and I felt sick with worry. She was out there... I had just left the room, carrying the tray of leftovers from last night, when Mom stepped out of Skyla's room, although it wasn't even dawn yet. It seemed I wasn't the only one who couldn't sleep.
"Kia." She smiled softly at me and came over, running her fingers through my hair. Oh yeah ... I hadn't combed it..." We will replace her." She said, determination blazing in her sage green eyes. I nodded as she took the tray from me." I know.
""Sky is asleep; I'll keep an eye on her."" Thank you ... I'm just going to go check on Dante and Del." She nodded, and we both went our separate ways. I knocked lightly on the door but heard no reply; I slowly opened the door to see the bathroom door was shut and the shower was on. Both Delsanra and Dante lay there in the same state as yesterday. I sat on the bed, placing my hands on their chests as I poured my healing into them. Still Nothing, I sighed, staring down at Dante with sadness in my eyes. The bathroom door opened, and Rayhan stepped out, wearing only his pants and a towel around his shoulders." Seems like everyone's up early." He said, pulling on his shirt. I nodded and pointed to the wardrobe.
"Alejandro has some clothes in there if you need anything." I stood up, looking down at the two." Was there any change at night?"" Nothing at all."" I sighed heavily, feeling restless; I needed to make myself useful." Have you asked Maria about the kids?" I asked, feeling another flash of guilt rush through me. He nodded.
"They're delicate, Ri's gone down. They'll be alright."" Thanks." I sighed." I'll leave you to it, have breakfast before you head out." He nodded, and I left the room, heading downstairs. I paused at the open archway to the sitting area; Alejandro was seated there, his face emotionless and cold as he looked directly at the laptop screen. Darien was standing to the side, out of view of the camera. ... all means. If it's revenge or a debt, I'm who you want. Whatever your f*****g demand is, I'm ready to accept it.
Just make sure the child is unharmed.. Money, power, or if I'm your f*****g goal, the word, and I'm yours." he said. His face was emotionless, his eyes hard and cold. If I didn't know him better, one would think he wasn't bothered about losing his child or that he didn't have a heart. Even though his words said otherwise, his cold and uncaring demeanor remained. "I'll await your demand.
He switched it off and ran a hand through his hair before lighting a cigarette. His eyes met mine, and I gave him a small forced smile before heading to the kitchen where Mom and Serena, Darien's mate, who must have come sometime last night, were making breakfast." Kia." She said, brushing back a strand of her blonde hair and hugging me tightly." Serena ..." I hugged her back, not saying anything, before pulling away and began helping. I knew the men were leaving soon. Liam had already gone, and I wanted to go too ... I couldn't just sit back and do Nothing. I took a plate to the lounge, where Alejandro was smoking at the open patio doors. Using a phone with the other hand, a frown on his face." Baby." He glanced at me, and I raised the plate in a gesture for him to eat." I'm not hung," For Kataleya." That stopped him, and he
comes with you; I want to search for her too." they took a slice of toast, biting into it." I want t." No. We can't risk it if something happens to you-"" Al, she's my daughter too. I can't just sit by when I'm worried for you, everyone, and my baby girl."" No. I'm not risking it."" Al... I want to go." I pleaded, feeling a sting of pain at his blatant refusal." And I f*****g said no, I'm not having someone else I love out there."" Excuse me? Rayhan is out there! Is this because I'm a woman and should stay holed up inside?" I exclaimed. Didn't he understand that I can't stay still and do Nothing?" Think of it however the f**k you want. You are not leaving this villa." His tone was cold and final, and when his piercing black eyes met mine, I knew he wouldn't budge. His words stung, and I pressed my lips together." I am strong and will not sit by and let my daughter suffer while I play the helpless, worried mother!" I snapped, my irritation brimming over the surface.
"Kiara. This is about f*****g playing safe. He said quietly, glancing at the open archway, but I didn't care who heard." I will not play safe when my daughter is out there!" My voice shook, and my vision blurred." You will." My eyes flashed as I glared at him through my tears. I was a queen, and I was not going to back down." Kia..." He put his phone away, reaching for me, but I stepped out of his reach, shaking my head." What about you? Don't you think it hurts me, too, knowing that you might be sacrificing yourself?! Do you see me complaining?"" I'm her father-"
"And I'm her mother!" I cried as he grabbed hold of my arms." I know, Amore Mio, and you constantly f*****g will be, but I must do this for my family. To be f*****g sane out there, I need to know that the rest of you are safe." He said coldly, despite his quiet voice, one hand forcing my chin up to look at him. I refused to, staring past his head." We aren't safe here either. For goddess's sake, Alejandro, they were here! They placed those letters! I am a blessed wolf, the queen; above all, I'm her mother! I can't just sit back and do Nothing!" His eyes flashed red, his brows furrowing." I f*****g know, but it's safer here than out there. Besides, the witches are coming, and I need you here."" They won't be here forever." I replied." We are not doing this, you ain't f*****g going." I ripped free from his hold, glaring at him. Kia....
"Whatever." I shook my head, turning and storming out of the room, not caring for the men and few women ready to leave with Alejandro. I am not going just to sit here and do f**k all!" Kiara." Mom's voice broke me out of my rage, and I knew she had heard the argument." I disagree with him, but he has a point. He won't be able to focus knowing you are out there." W" That's not my problem." I whispered, brushing past her, my heart clenching with pain at my harsh words." Kiara!" Mom called, but I refused to look or listen to anyone when Skyla's little voice called me." Mama?" I turned, my heart breaking at the sight of her sorrow-filled face." Darling." I whispered, rushing up the stairs. I hugged her tightly." Mama, Kataleya ..." She whispered." We are going to replace her." I reassured her, trying to hide my tears.
"And bring her home. I f*****g promise." Alejandro's voice came from behind me. I tensed, feeling guilt fill me as he crouched down, placing a hand on my back, his other arm wrapping around Skyla and my shoulder. He kissed her forehead before looking at me." Forgive me, Amore Mio ..." He leaned over, kissing my lips passionately. I kissed him back slowly, looking up at him as he moved away, brushing away a stray tear from my cheek before he stood up and took the steps down three at a time.
I will give them three hours if there's Nothing, then I was going to go, and no one would stop me from looking for my daughter. He stopped at the door and, turning, his gaze met mine. 'I love you, Amore Mio. "I love you too." He gave me one of his sexy smirks before disappearing just as the sun began to rise outside." Sky, Kia, how about some breakfast?"
Mom asked. I nodded, lifting Skyla." Mama, I'm not a baby." She whispered, and I frowned, concerned at her words." I know, baby, but can't I carry you?" I asked her as she led the way down the stairs." No. I'm a big girl; I'm going to be strong, like Kataleya." She whispered, her eyes saddening." You are both strong." I gently squeezed her hand, following Mom into the kitchen." Will Dante wake up? I promise I won't call him a dumb dumb again.
"Skyla asked, climbing onto one of the bar stools as Serena placed a plate of food in front of her." He will." I said, smiling gently at her, taking a seat but refusing the breakfast plate Serena offered me, instead just picking up the mug of mocha Mom had passed me." Now eat up so you can get dressed and watch some TV." I was very aware of Julio and several guards inside the house, all on alert. Once Serena took Skyla to get dressed, Mom turned to me, concern evident on her gorgeous face." You know, Alejandro will do his best. "# 1" I know, Mom, but I can use my abilities too."" Liam's there. He is intuitive, too. Keep faith, Kia, and trust in them."" Mom, if it were you, would you just sit at home?" I asked, frowning. The sunlight bathed the counter, and if one didn't know better, one would never think there was so much conflict and trouble within the walls of this villa. She looked down before giving me a small, faint smile and shaking her head." No, but from a wiser person's point of view, don't be reckless."" You're contradicting yourself, Mom."" But please, listen to him." She persisted." I'm giving him time." I said quietly. I turned towards the window, feeling the witch's approach; Mom hadn't sensed them." They're here."
Mom looked up sharply, her heart skipping a beat, and I knew she was hoping that the witches had some answers to what was happening to Dante and Delsanra. I left the kitchen, hurrying to the front door, and pulled it open, looking at the two older women who stood before me." High Witch Magdalene, High Witch Janaina." I lowered my head slightly in respect, and both women did the same to me. Janaina had once been a lone witch; when Rayhan found his mate, Delsanra, we ended up being at peace with the witches. Janaina was Delsanra's paternal aunt, although she disliked talking about it. She was also the one who gave me the necklace that Dante now wore to conceal his aura."
Would you like a drink, or shall we head upstairs?" I asked." Let's not waste time." Magdalene said, waving her hand, and the door shut behind them. She observed the guards around the hall as I led the way upstairs." What exactly happened?" Janaina asked, and I swiftly filled them in on what I knew: how Delsanra's spell seemed to backfire and the ominous feeling I had felt in the room." A presence?" She asked sharply as I opened the door to the bedroom." Yes, I felt like there was something here." I admitted, my eyes falling on the two on the bed, the red veins covering their entire skin.
Magdalene sucked in a breath while Janaina frowned deeply." They are cursed." Magdalene stated the moment she looked down at the sleeping duo." It was a natural mistake for Delsanra Silver to make.... Her ability of darkness and fire ... if you use the wrong magic against a curse, it only strengthens I t. Neither she nor Serafina could break this curse, for it is only fuelled by the element of fire." Then can you help?" I asked. She paused and sighed.
"We need the talisman where the curse was cast upon. In this case, it may have been a weapon or something, whatever made contact with the prince." Alejandro said a wolf attacked him, and he killed that wolf." I added, looking down at Dante, whose skin looked grey." Then it's a loss... The only one who can break it is the caster.
"Janaina murmured." So, until then, what can we do?" We could try to see if we can at least ease the effect of it, maybe to the point of bringing them to consciousness. Magdalene muttered, placing a finger on Delsanra's forehead. She frowned, and I felt power emanate from her. She jerked back suddenly, almost as if she had been burned, clutching her hand." Odd..." What is it?"" This is not the doing of any witch or necromancer." Magdalene said in a hushed tone." Then what is it?" I asked, fear filling me. "A demon." But from the look on both their almost emotionless faces, I knew there was a lot more to it than that, and something told me it was not going to be good...
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