71 Goodbyes ALEJANDRO
The meeting was over, we would be leaving soon. Everything was finally in place. I had given the men of my pack half an hour to say goodbye to their families, because although I would do my best to make sure the losses were minimum… There would still be losses. “You aren’t well Alpha, are you sure you should be leading?” Carmen said quietly as we walked towards the cells. I cast her a cold glare. “I’m fine, go do whatever the fuck you need to.”
I commanded coldly. “I am the fucking king, and I plan to lead my men regardless of my health.1 She lowered her head and walked out, leaving me alone to head down to where my queen was bound. Sure, I was in fucking pain and the bouts of coughing up blood were growing, but I was still fucking strong. My stomach twisted the closer I got to where Kiara was locked up. Taking a deep breath, I unlocked the door then walked down and through to the end cell. She lay on a slab of silver, chained to it. She was also hooked up to a machine that was keeping her unconscious via a drip. Her face was pale, and she looked like she had lost some weight.
Fuck, Amore Mio… I picked up her slender hand, which was restrained by cuffs, bending down and kissing it softly. The strong sparks danced between us before I placed her hand back down gently. I won’t able to bid her farewell or tell her I got this shit under control because it could alert him.
I love you, I swear we will destroy this fucker and send him back to hell once and for all.
I stroked her hair, frowning deeply. Was I doing the right thing by letting Maria do this? I know she was adamant, but I really needed to be sure. I didn’t like this, not one fucking bit. Delsanra, Dante, you… I’m going to fix this. Wait for me because I will be back No one messes with my family and fucking lives. Leaning down, I threaded my fingers through her hair and kissed her lips.
Hold on.
I forced myself back and looked down at her for a final time, as if wanting to etch this moment into my mind. I hoped that with his death, her memories returned.
I turned away, not wanting to linger for longer than normal or make the Djinn suspicious if he was somehow awake.
I glanced at my watch, I had twenty minutes to meet the kids and get ready.
I had gotten changed and had just gone to see Del who was unconscious still only to find Maria was there too. She was already dressed, ready for the mission. “You can still change your mind.” I said quietly. She shook her head. “My mind is made up and I cannot wait to see him again.” She said, smiling at me, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.
My heart squeezed and I nodded. She fucking wanted this… “Say hi to him for me then.” I said quietly. “I hope he’s proud, I know I’m not even half the man he was… but I’ll carry on trying.” ?
She nodded, her eyes glittering with unshed tears. I quickly bent down, giving Delsanra a kiss on the forehead before leaving the room. I hated fucking goodbyes. ‘Leo’s come, Al.’ Darien said through the link, making me frown. ‘I thought the fucker was going to meet us on the way.’ ‘He said he couldn’t bother waiting, shall I let him into the mansion?’ ‘Yeah, Raven and Raihana are with the kids in the lounge. He won’t try anything.’ ‘Got it.’
I cut the link and headed downstairs myself. Entering the lounge, Dante looked at me as two of the Westwood five sat next to him. He played a game on the tablet, with them watching with rapt attention. Raven was carrying Tatum and Sienna as she sang some weird shit to them. Ahren and her other three were playing on the floor. One thing I had to admit was she sure fucking knew how to look after multiple kids.
“Where’s Ri?” I asked Raven.
“She went to say goodbye to Chris.” Raven said, her own eyes filled with concern. 1
“And Liam?” I asked. “In the garden, watching
and
soon.” I said to
said, looking
down by the Westwood three and Ahren, who were busy playing with blocks. I ruffled their hair for a moment before I stood
said, with a cute
impatient to get rid
cope alone.” I said looking at Raven. “Oh, I’ll manage, don’t worry.” Raven
earning a frown
going to
a
a faint smile crossing his lips. 1 “Want to
him and Leo to
final time before she left
I’ll be heading out
Kataleya and Skyla standing there watching Azura,
said, crossing her
off her head. She didn’t even
Leo frowned, clearly wondering what the Westwood Devil’s angle was. 2 “You’re fucking weird.” He said coldly, tossing the ball at her
I
stared at Leo. “This kid’s fucking psychotic.” Leo remarked, glancing at me as he hit her forehead with the ball again. 2 “Again.” Azura said, making
rolling ball. “Leo started it.” Skyla chimed in, frowning at him. “Yeah once, she’s the one who told me to hit her again.” Leo shot back, taking his lighter from
Liam sighed.
as if she hadn’t just had a ball bounced off her forehead several times. She stopped a foot behind him, and despite her casual expression, I had a feeling she was going to try something. “I changed my mind; I was bored as fuck waiting around.” He shrugged, but just as he was about to light the cigarette, Azura slammed the ball at the back of his head, knocking the cigarette from between his lips. He growled menacingly, turning as fast
I knew he wouldn’t hurt her, I wasn’t going to risk
– was what?” She glared back Ok, she was obviously really pissed off. The
You psychotic-”
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