Chapter 29

A Mother’s Concern

KIARA.

My lips quiver as Alejandro pulls me into his arms. His intoxicating scent and his warmth are the greatest comfort for me, but it doesn’t take away the pain that has settled into my heart. When your child is suffering…

‘We’re here for her.’ He says through the link.

I’ve failed as a mother. I’m trying not to let my pain show as I gaze at the door to her bedroom. 2

My Angel…

The smell of breakfast that I’m almost done cooking fills the cottage, and despite the pleasant warmth of the morning ray of sunshine that makes the small hallway glow, I’m struggling to remain strong.

Last night replays in my mind and I close my eyes, taking a choked breath. It’s hard…

(FLASHBACK – LAST NIGHT)

“Hello?” I answer Alejandro’s incoming call, licking my finger clean of the brownie batter.

It’s extremely late. He must have just

finished off with work. Kataleya had sent pictures of their meal earlier. I’m glad they had some time together.

“You need to get to Sky’s cottage as soon as you can, I’ll send you the address.” His voice is thick with emotions and my heart clamours as I almost drop the brownie tray.

“What happened?” I ask, turning around. I switch the cooker off, hurrying from the room.

‘Serena! Can you come over and watch Alessandra? I need to head out somewhere.’

I call through the link as I quickly rush from the kitchen.

‘Coming, is everything ok?’ Serena’s voice comes.

‘Finding out.’ I reply quickly, grateful for her fast response.

“What happened?” I ask Alejandro, trying to calm my racing heart, a million thoughts rushing through my head.

“You don’t need to get anyone to teleport or anything… but as soon as you can, drive down. I’ll explain when you get here…”

I close my eyes, his words relaxing me a little. Even if it’s not an instant emergency, something has still happened.

“I’ll be there soon.” I murmur before filling Serena in.

‘Darien is sending you two guards. Grab your stuff Kiara, the car will be ready.’

Serena replies.

‘Thanks, hun.’

Two hours later, the guards park up alongside Alejandro’s car, and I rush out before the car even comes to a stop, shutting the door behind me. Before I even reach the door, Alejandro opens it. My heart’s racing as I scan the cottage, about to rush past him, but he grabs hold of me.

“What is it?” I ask, as he pulls me against him and wraps his muscular arms around “Calm down.” He says quietly, burying his nose in my hair.

“I can’t, please tell me…” I whisper, trying to control my worry, but I trail off, realising he needs this.

I hug him tightly, despite my thumping heart. Did they argue? Did things get really bad? Did she say something that hurt him?

I see he’s mind linked the guards who drive off. Once the doors

I press, pulling away slowly so I can look up at him before I

strained as he closes his eyes. “She’s been using a

thudding as I feel a heavy pressure settle on me, my head snapping

that can’t

my mouth, but I’m

with emotions. as he tries to stay strong, but I know this is hurting him as much as me, if not

He’s been there…

done this to himself

that comes rushing back, squeezing my heart

thought she was

have been

he leads me to her bedroom door

with every breath she takes. She’s tucked into bed, and my

dinner, we came back here, we got into an argument, and she stormed off to bed. I fixed the bathroom window, and tried to talk to her, she didn’t reply and then I dropped Kat off, but I wasn’t done with our conversation and thought it was enough time for her to cool off and since I took her key, I came back… I was trying to

at the door, seeing that he’s ripped part

and walks over to the bed, sitting down on it. My heart breaks as he reaches over

sweat and was unconscious…” He says quietly glancing at the chest of drawers where I see several bottles

this wasn’t a

the other side and place my hand on my baby girl’s shoulder,

vision blurring as I take away her pain… but the thing is, I’m only taking

caresses her hair, her head looking so small in his

coping… This is my fucking fault.”

“Al… how is this your fault?”

am.” He says, turning

cupping his face and forcing him to look at me. “This is not

back then Amore Mio…

is fucking repeating itself and this time

not your fault, the goddess blessed her with a Lycan, not you. We are going to help her.” I promise, looking into

us.” He replies quietly. He pulls away and stands up.

pausing at the door as he looks back at our fiery princess for a

in the dim light of the lamp. My eyesight isn’t great

as I pull myself up against the headboard, trying to control

I’ll

(END OF FLASHBACK)

as she stretches and pulls away from

her, I need to

“Mama?” She whispers. “Fuck!”

seen the broken door. The sound of her running makes me turn as she

broken?” She asks accusingly. Her heart is thundering, and I know she’s scared that we saw

Alejandro has taken

thought something

his calm voice, it’s not enough

“I was fine!”

I say softly, as I walk over to

Mama, why are you even here?” She’s angry, but I can see the fear in her eyes too. She’s more worried

here?” I ask

so I can be alone!”

frowns. “Don’t talk to your mother like that, Sky.” His voice

don’t come into my

and heads to the bathroom, slamming the door after

her bed all night even when I drifted off into a restless

scared we are going to question her.’ I

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