Chapter 55

Not in my Cards

ROYCE.

I walk over to her, taking her hand and raising it to my lips, keeping my eyes locked with hers, I place a soft kiss on her knuckles.

I’m satisfied when her heart skips a beat, her pout fading as she looks into my eyes, not expecting me to do that.

“Goodbye.” I say softly before I step back and turn away.

“Bye…” She replies.

Did I just leave her speechless?

I don’t think she realised that I’m not scared of her father. I respect him, but it’s not the same thing.

“I’ll see you out.” Alejandro grumbles. 3

Well, one thing is probably clear. He didn’t seem to mind before, but he probably hates me now.

“Play nice, Dad.” Skyla warns. 2

Alejandro turns back to look at her from the door and both stare at one another and I know they’re mind-linking.

I step out and see Charlotte far ahead, walking down the hall sipping on her hot chocolate.

I know she likes the freedom without two guards glued to her constantly. Even if it’s just down a hospital hallway.

At home, if we were ever ill, the doctors. would come to the mansion, not us going to the hospital. As for Charlotte, she’s never allowed out of the pack unless she’s with her guards or Dad, me or Aleric are present.

Aleric… I told Mom he’s preying on students … What the hell am I doing right now? 2

Way to go Royce.

I sigh as I walk silently alongside Alejandro, knowing he’ll speak soon enough. We head down the stairs to the ground floor and only then does he speak.

“So care to share what exactly you fucking want?” Alejandro asks.

Your daughter? Although want isn’t the word I would use. 3

that depends on what you mean

was gone from the

Lip fillers?

That’s a new one.

become serious once again

to talk to you about that…” I say quietly. “I never meant to abuse the position I was

stops, looking at me, crossing his arms. “Oh

separate from my professional job, after tonight… I can’t.” I say quietly, looking him square in

wasn’t expecting me to

her hot chocolate down the corridor.

mate in around two months or even the following

Alpha Alejandro, but if you prefer me

either of you… and I’m trusting Kiara’s and my own intuition that you are not like

leaves his threat open, and I cock

will not hurt her, I can promise you that. I have a question… If you don’t trust my father, why have you allowed

he frowns. “Good question, and not one I want to discuss here …you said Skyla won’t get hurt… what if your mate

squeeze in my

I would wish for her to be my mate. I’ve never felt so strongly about anyone before, but I know she’s not. ” Goodnight Alpha Alejandro, let me know what you decide and I will respect your decision.”

can feel him watching me as I walk

says waving at

soon kid.” Alejandro calls

closer to the exit of the hospital

down and I’m actually grateful that someone collected my car from

and keys, Alpha Royce.” The warrior of

Charlotte says sweetly, and

I say before I

door open for her does she run over and gets

her and

Sky… 3

will happen from here… but either way, she doesn’t need to worry about me finding my mate… but even then I can’t remove

get in the car and drive

that about?”

some music

Tonight was… crazy.

and Skyla…

at her

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