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.

that right." I agreed. "Mama Red is small too." Dante added, smiling

finished tending to the other two girls and took her large plate over to Elijah. She sat down next to him, placing the

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

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

"I am not."

be the tallest of you all, since girls are

"He’s right." Elijah added.

all know that height doesn’t matter." Scarlett

to Taylor and they said

throat and smirking as I looked at the couple

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

talking about something else." Scarlett tried to cover up as Elijah simply shook his head, a

were talking

"It’s ok, I’ll ask them when I go

don’t think Aunty Raven should say size matters when she’s so tiny

let’s change this topic."

I kept my hand on Kataleya’s plate as she ate, when I noticed something sticking out of her pyjama pocket. It was a dark piece of fabric, I reached

"That’s mine, Daddy!" She

I felt like there was something wrong. Did it have some magic on it, or something

just have a look

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

"Yeah, I fucking promise."

If it’s safe.

hurt him." She

you can keep it. Who is he?" She asked

kid she mentioned outside

hugged her tight as Scarlett rubbed her back, looking upset despite masking it well. There were similarities

to be ok." I murmured as the two young girls opposite exchanged looks, worry and concern

his state. His eyes were sharp as he questioned

Kataleya sobbed. "She said earlier when we were there that he was around

eyes were filled with concern and worry, I knew it

answers, but

the enemy, Kat." Dante said firmly, his eyes cold.

when there was 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

The guard at the door said if the young alpha prince died, it

Dante scoffed.

prince. His father is no king, and

"Dante...'' I warned.

was no fucking king, I would not allow him to upset Kataleya who

hadn't been fucking alone. That kid had done more for her than I ever could

let's finish our pizza, and not argue." Elijah said, glancing

not arguing." Azura stated with a

W

sister, making both Dante and I frown at

isn’t her fucking prince." I growled.

Skyla cocked her eyebrow.

can’t decide that Daddy, besides, now that Kat’s home, you owe

"For swearing."

fucking swear, but I have not said the fucking word around her three hundred times... I

"Thrifty." Elijah smirked.

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

after giving me a dirty look, as she

dinner was 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

Scarlett ordered. 'Azura, Iam going to check your hair. Make sure you

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

certain prince charming?" Skyla shimmed before she burst

fucking prince charming’s." I

fuck was this girl even

to even go there. Like

her and spotted Elijah

"What do you want?"

of you in my position... karma."

have one left." I