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?
see he’s mind linked the guards who drive off. Once the doors shut,
press, pulling away slowly so I can look up at him before I look around. I
eyes. “She’s been using a concoction of poisons
heavy pressure settle
can’t
mouth, but
with emotions. as he tries to stay strong, but I know this
He’s been there…
this to
rushing back, squeezing my heart
whisper. I thought she was doing
could I have been
he leads me to her bedroom door and switches
rising and falling with every breath she takes.
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
at the door, seeing that he’s ripped
releases my wrist and walks over to the bed, sitting down on it. My heart breaks as he reaches over
quietly glancing at the
clear sign this wasn’t
down on the other side and place my hand on my baby girl’s shoulder, pouring
in pain… I can feel it. Silent tears trickle down my cheeks, my vision blurring as I take away her pain… but the thing is, I’m only taking away this physical pain… what about
her hair, her head looking so small
is my
how is this
a Lycan because I am.” He
and forcing him to look at me. “This is not your fault.”
was hell back then Amore Mio…
her too fucking far, that she ends up shutting me out as I did Raf… History is fucking repeating itself and this time I’m the one watching… helplessly.” His voice is low, but I can feel
fault, the goddess blessed her with a
quietly. He pulls away and stands
turns and leaves the room, pausing at the door as he looks back at our fiery princess for a few moments, before he sighs heavily, turning the
down, I can just about make her out in the dim light
your struggles with us?” I ask softly as I pull myself up against the
I wonder if I’ll
(END OF FLASHBACK)
she stretches and pulls away from Alejandro and takes
need
“Mama?” She whispers. “Fuck!”
me turn as she stands there,
is
Alejandro has taken
I thought something
it’s not enough
“I was fine!”
softly, as I walk over to her and
She’s angry, but I can see the fear
be here?”
live out here so I can be alone!” She
talk to your mother like that, Sky.” His voice is
come into
away, she brushes past me and heads to
arm and shake my head. She doesn’t know he sat beside her bed all night even when I drifted off into a restless sleep, he sat there, unable
we are going to question her.’ I say softly, my heart
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