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.

that’s because Raven is

I smirked.

I agreed. "Mama Red is small

though." Scarlett replied, giving Dante a smile as she finally finished tending to the other two girls and took her large plate over to Elijah.

think when I'm older, I'm going to be the

I will be." Azura added with a thoughtful expression. "You’re quite

"I am not."

kind of are, but it doesn’t matter, I’ll be the tallest of you all, since girls are always much smaller." Dante added, mustering up a

"He’s right." Elijah added.

we all know that height doesn’t

Taylor and they said size matters." Azura

drink, clearing my throat and smirking as

size matters, huh?" I mocked. Scarlett who looked a little shocked, smoothly covered up her surprise

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

were

"It’s ok, I’ll

think Aunty Raven should say size

let’s change this topic."

plate as she ate, when I noticed something sticking out of her pyjama pocket. It was a dark piece

"That’s mine, Daddy!" She

something wrong. Did it have

me just have a look at

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

"Yeah, I fucking promise."

If it’s safe.

clutched it tightly, still unwilling to give it up. "Please save him, Daddy. His papa hurt him." She began to sob as Scarlett rushed over, taking the plate from us and crouching down next to

keep it. Who is he?" She

kid she mentioned outside that

bad Alpha’s son. He gave me food." She began crying uncontrollably and I hugged her tight as Scarlett rubbed her back, looking upset despite masking it well. There were similarities between her and Kiara, but Scarlett definitely hid her

it from you, it’s going to be ok." I murmured as the

he help you?" Dante asked, despite his state. His eyes were sharp as he questioned

that he was around Dante’s age or a bit

worry, I knew it was

have some answers, but I couldn’t

the enemy, Kat." Dante said

shouting, he’s the one who hurried to unlock the basement door. He didn’t know the fire can’t hurt me... He said to me, my family had come for me and to go outside quickly.."" She whimpered. ’ So... This fucker had

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 basement door, he was still unable to walk properly, I saw the

Dante scoffed.

no king,

"Dante...'' I warned.

traits that Dante definitely had, but as much as I agreed with him that the man was no

boy being nice to my girl... 1 was glad she hadn't been fucking alone. That kid

our pizza, and not argue."

we are not arguing." Azura stated with a pout.

W

sister, making both Dante and I frown at her. To my fucking surprise Kataleya blushed as she wiped her tears,

isn’t her fucking prince." I

Skyla cocked her eyebrow.

that Daddy, besides, now that Kat’s home, you

"For swearing."

her three hundred times... I haven’t even been around for that fucking long since we got

"Thrifty." Elijah smirked.

stuck her tongue out at me cheekily. "You ain't getting

a dirty look, as she bit into her pizza

over, the girls played for a while, or tried to but it was clear Kataleya was not ready to cheer up, still holding onto the torn piece

need to shower and start getting ready for bed." Scarlett ordered. 'Azura, Iam going to check your hair. Make

with a pout. "Daddy, will you tell me a bedtime story?"

Skyla shimmed before she burst into

fucking prince

was this girl

not to even go

glared at her and spotted

"What do you want?"

thinking of you in my

too soon; you have one left." I