King Alejandro: The Return Of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha

17. Over A Slice Of Pizza
ALEJANDRO

We returned to the mansion and entered the living room. I looked around at all the kids playing. The three girls were sitting on the carpet, with Kataleya in the centre. I could tell by the way that the girls were fawning over her that she was being taken good care of by them.

Goddess, even these fucking pups knew when something wasn't right. I sat down next to Dante, running my fingers through his hair and ruffling it up.

"So not getting fucking bored, are you?"

"Nope. Besides, I get to watch TV and there’s so many episodes I've been wanting to catch up on, so why not do that now? I haven’t got anything better to do anyway. No schoolwork, no training, just chilling."

He gave me a grin, but I could tell from his eyes that he wasn't ok, for me he was fucking trying. This was what I had done. Now my fucking pup who was only eight years old had to pretend that things were ok when they fucking weren’t.

"Yeah. Make the most of it for now, because once you're better, you'll be catching up double time."

He nodded. The spark in his red eyes returned for amoment, and I fucking promised that I’1l make sure he was back to normal soon enough. Whatever this curse was, we will find a way to break it.

The doorbell rang and I knew it was probably one of my men with the pizza.

"Daddy, it's the pizza." Exclaimed Azura.

These pups sure could eat, and they definitely enjoyed their food. Well, whatever fucking makes them happy with the mood being so fucking down, I'm all for it.

I had Clara, one of the two omega housekeepers, answer the door. Moments later, she came to the living room. She knocked lightly on the door before stepping inside.

"The food is here. Would you like me to serve you here or in the dining room?" She asked politely.

"I think the kids will enjoy eating in the living room for today. What do you guys think?" Scarlett asked with a smile, as she looked at the girls and Dante.

"Who can say no?! I would love that!" Skyla replied dramatically, tossing her hair over her shoulder. :

I'm sure she fucking would. That girl loved to chill. She even said when she grows up, all she's going to do is relax. When I asked her how she's going to survive or where she going to end up providing for herself, she said that that's what I was there for. She wasn’t fucking wrong, as long as I'm alive, this girl can do whatever the fuck she wants.

Clara placed the pizza boxes on the coffee table, and soon Claire, her twin sister and also the other housekeeper, entered. Placing some plates down. " Should I get squash or juices?" Claire asked politely.

"Get a mix of fizzy drinks and juices. I think the kids can have some fun today in celebration of Kataleya’s return, it's only right." Scarlett replied with a small smile.

"Yes, of course, Luna." Claire replied before she quickly left the room.

I leaned over, grabbing one of the plates and opening the pizza boxes one at a time.

"So, tell me kid, which one do you want?" I asked Dante.

"I'll have two slices of the cheese and tomato pizza, please, Dad."

I looked across at him with his head leaning against the sofa. He wasn't his usual self, seeing that straight-up fucking hurt. The boy could usually have like five to six pizza slices and now what? He was going to stick to two.

"Do you want some fries or chicken strips?" I asked.

He shook his head as I placed the plate in his lap. He picked up his pizza slice slowly, and it was clear that he didn't have much of an appetite.

"Ok, girls, be careful." Scarlett was saying.

I glanced at the girls and saw Kataleya was watching me. I motioned for her to come over, holding my hands out to her. She gave me a beautiful smile before she rushed over and climbed into my lap, hugging me tightly.

"I'm so happy to be home, Daddy." She whispered, looking into my eyes. I kissed her cheek softly, her soft pure scent soothing as ever mixed with her shampoo.

"Yeah. I'm fucking happy that you're home as well, baby girl."

She smiled at me, her dark eyes that were the same colour as mine yet were the entire fucking opposite, full of warmth and innocence.

"Do you want your usual? Or do you want to be a little more adventurous and have some chicken and jalapeno topped pizza?" I asked.

"Oh no, Daddy! I want my usual. I want one huge slice of cheese and tomato pizza with lots and lots of fries, and I want to have chicken wings." She gave me a huge smile that lit up her face.

How the hell do people hurt children? : "Do you think this tiny tummy can handle that many fries?" I asked, tickling her.

She giggled, writhing in my hold. I pulled her close, kissing the top of her head.

"I sure can." She replied breathlessly. It was good to see her fucking smile. "Kataleya is really a food monster who can eat lots and lots, instead of making her tummy big and round, her food vanishes into space!" Skyla added as she bit into her pizza, which was topped with a mix of vegetables and chicken.

"Or what your aunty Raven used to think was that she had tiny alien-like insects inside of her tummy that ate all her food and didn’t allow her to grow." Scarlett added.

Raven is

I smirked.

you got that right." I agreed. "Mama Red is small too." Dante

to the other two girls

I'm going to be the tallest." Skyla finalised with

I will be." Azura added with a

"I am not."

it doesn’t matter, I’ll be the tallest of you all, since girls are always much smaller."

"He’s right." Elijah added.

all know that height doesn’t matter."

to Taylor and they

fucking drink, clearing my throat and smirking as I looked at the couple

I mocked. Scarlett who looked a little shocked, smoothly covered up her surprise and took a bite of her

cover up as Elijah simply shook his head, a small smirk on his

they were

Zack." Azura frowned. "It’s ok, I’ll ask them when I

size matters when she’s so tiny herself." Skyla

this topic."

on Kataleya’s plate as she ate, when I noticed something sticking out of her pyjama pocket. It was

"That’s mine, Daddy!" She

it have some magic on it, or something that she

just have a look at it,

have it back after?" She asked hesitantly, fat tears beginning to spill

"Yeah, I fucking promise."

If it’s safe.

hurt him." She began to sob as Scarlett rushed over,

ok baby, you can keep it. Who is he?" She

she mentioned outside

her tight as Scarlett rubbed her back, looking upset despite

won’t take it from you, it’s going to be ok." I murmured as the two young girls

Dante asked, despite his state. His eyes were sharp

that he was around Dante’s age or a bit older." I said quietly to Elijah and

and worry, I knew it was for the

may have some answers, but I couldn’t ask

Kat." Dante said firmly, his

unlock the basement door. He didn’t know the fire can’t hurt me... He said to me, my family had come

him to punish him. The guard at the door said if the young alpha prince died, it would be my fault. Then when he unlocked the

Dante scoffed.

king, and nor

"Dante...'' I warned.

agreed with him that the man was no fucking king, I would not allow him to upset Kataleya who clearly had

hadn't been fucking

argue." Elijah said, glancing at the irritated

Azura stated with a pout. 'We

W

both Dante and I frown at her. To my fucking

her fucking prince." I growled.

Skyla cocked her eyebrow.

besides, now that Kat’s home, you owe me.... Three hundred

"For swearing."

but I have not said the fucking word around her three hundred times... I haven’t even been around for

"Thrifty." Elijah smirked.

she stuck her tongue out at me cheekily. "You ain't getting any money for

sullenly after giving me a dirty look, as she bit into her pizza

tried to but it was clear Kataleya was not ready to cheer

girls need to shower and start getting ready for bed." Scarlett ordered. 'Azura,

She replied with a pout. "Daddy, will you

before she burst

fucking prince charming’s." I

was this

even

glared at her and spotted

"What do you want?"

of you in my

have one