King Alejandro: The Return Of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha

29  One Who Is Innocent 

KIARA

I looked at the young boy, feeling his pain despite the mask of indifference he wore. “Enrique, please take a seat and have some food. Can we talk?” “It’s odd that the Lycan is allowing you to interrogate your prisoner.” “You aren’t our prisoner.” I refuted, smiling warmly and raising my hand in surrender. “But I also know that we brought you here by kidnapping you.” I frowned in disapproval at this, and he raised an eyebrow. “You are the Queen Luna.” He stated after a moment, observing me. “The chica looks like you.”

I smiled and nodded.

“Yes, she does.” I replied, taking a seat on the bed and opening the basket that Kataleya had so excitedly brought along. “Do you feel better?” “You healed me.” He stated, sounding almost bitter. “You were in a lot of pain Enrique, how did you get hurt?” I asked unwrapping the turkey sandwich and the pastries. The smell wafting into the air and I hoped he would soon be tempted, or I at least wished he would be.

“I didn’t get hurt.”,

He meant that. I could sense that. “Did your father do that?” I rephrased. He stayed silent, I looked into his hazel eyes.

“This is the price of disobedience.” He replied quietly, turning away from me.

He believed what he said too…

My heart squeezed as I gazed at his back, noticing the scars on his neck. This boy had been through more than anyone of his age. “Enrique, do you wish to return to your father, or would you like to start a new life somewhere safe?” I asked gently. He turned back to me sharply, his brow furrowed. “I am the future alpha of the pack! I will return home, my padre is only doing the best for me. He only teaches me… How to be the best of Alphas…”

He looked down at his hand and he blinked furiously. I stood up, not caring about the consequences and pulled the child into my arms, hugging him tightly as I tried to control my own emotions.

He lost his hand for disobeying his father… for Kataleya. I knew that, even if he didn’t say it out loud.

“You will be the best Alpha, but not because of your father but because you are a good person.

” I whispered as he struggled to push me away but at the same time, it was clear he didn’t want to attack me.

His heart was racing, and I could sense his sadness.

“I don’t think so… I won’t even be able to run in wolf form.” He whispered bitterly, yanking free from my hold.

at him with sadness and

up a sandwich, I offered it to him.

no limp now.” “No… I think.” How was it cured? The blanks in my memories were worrying me. “It doesn’t matter, hand or not… I will do my best.” His words were full of sadness even though he was trying

taking hold of his right wrist and tugging him towards the bed. I

am in your hold until you free

me more than she is worth. I don’t want to see her as long as I’m here.” He hissed resentfully. I nodded, feeling a pang of hurt. I understood Kataleya’s concern… but at the same time I understood the little boy before me. He had lost his hand because he protected her. 3 “I will explain that to her.” I promised,

knowing how much he had gone through and how his act of goodness had cost him so much… I wish

guards know. I will have some clothes sent to

reply was icy and

nodded and gestured to the

eat and if you need to go to the bathroom or would like to shower you can ask

me I looked at one of

him.” “I will, don’t worry Luna.” I nodded and walked down the hall, following Alejandro’s scent until I found him

when I approached. “How did

I shook my head.

be ok.” I replied, looking over at Kataleya who was listening. It stung seeing her sadness, she had been so excited to see him… ‘He lost his hand because he helped her.’ I whispered, through the link. He frowned, I sensed his anger and sadness through the link before he blocked his emotions

‘I can’t risk that.

think this is good for him.’ “Let’s head home.” Alejandro spoke out loud, his

knew the conversation

speaking, he refused to budge from his decision on Enrique. It took a lot of time to reassure Kataleya that he was just a little upset and that he’d get better. I know he was just a child who tried to do the right thing, yet when he did, he was punished for it in such a way there was no recovering what he had

was not agreeing so I

intended to help him. I wish there was a way to restore his hands but I couldn’t recreate limbs. I planned

to question him, I was adamant to give him at

Kenneth Arden of the Shadow Wolves Pack was arriving and perhaps he’d have some answers for us, rather

talk about it, but he also didn’t want to be here to see him, saying he would break his f*****g teeth. I was surprised to learn

do you want me to do?” “Just talk to him, he’s not very open. I brought these chocolates and snacks, perhaps you can offer them to him?” I suggested, passing her the bag. Her eyebrow shot up and she looked at me sceptically. “You actually want me to give a boy chocolates? I don’t think so.” “Zuzu!” I pouted. “Kia! I steal chocolates from boys, I do not give them.” She pouted back and I sighed. “Fine. I’ll give the chocolate…” She nodded as if this was the

refused to use the bed and slept on the floor. He only called when he wanted to go to the bathroom, and he took a shower.” I frowned; he was being treated like a