42. Extending The Hand Of Friendship

KIARA

I hadn"t been able to heal myself, although I had tried. I knew I was doing the right thing, I was doing it exactly the same way I had when healing Valentin but it seems maybe it's just not meant to work on me, or that I need to practise a little more.

I had got up and began walking back to the mansion slowly. Goddess, did it hurt. Alejandro gave me hot and cold signals, I wanted to hate him but then a part of me wanted to believe he cared. Even a little.

But now as Alejandro just shot that painful remark at me, I wasn't sure if I should get pissed off or just laugh. He's the one who couldn"t keep his damn hands off me.

Yes, he looked absolutely delicious in only those oversized basketball shorts that hung so low on his hips. It was a mission not to lick my lips but I dared not run my eyes over his torso, nor admire his tattoos and the necklaces he always seemed to wear. His earring that hung in his right ear glinted when he moved his head slightly, watching me sharply. Maybe it was a both-way thing…? I shook my head.

"Really?" I said, coming back to reality, now remembering his mocking comment.

I cocked a brow arrogantly, doing my very best version of Dad's face, a look I have practised many times in the mirror growing up. I smirked, scoffing slightly as I looked him up and down. He narrowed his eyes at me and I simply rolled mine.

"Funny way to show it, you're the one who can't keep your hands off me. I mean, I don't see me going up to you and trying to kiss or flirt with you." I remarked in the most mocking tone I could muster. Goddess, how did these Alphas do it? Arrogance was not in my bones.

"Keep acting fucking delusional, now get the fuck out." He growled, his jaw clenched.

I resisted a giggle. Haha, I had pissed him off. Now feeling rather smug, I stepped closer to him.

"I assure you Alpha, if I wanted to… I'd have you hard in no time." I said softly, letting my gaze fall to the front of his pants.

He smirked, and for a moment I faltered. Was this smart? I was confident… but that arrogant smirk was throwing me off…

I stopped in my tracks, I was not going to let him mess with my head. Not this time.

"But I"m not even interested in seducing you." I said coldly.

"Yeah, anyone with a fucking cunt or tits can turn me on. I've already had one taste of you and I"m kinda bored." He mocked.

"Wow, you just kind of admitted you"re a disgusting dog."

He smirked coldly, I had to admit I was shocked he didn"t get angry at that remark.

"Oh yeah? Then it seems you enjoyed fucking this dog. I made you scream louder than that fucker back at your pack. We both know you tried to keep your fucking volume down but couldn"t manage."

Urgh! How did he just do this?! So annoying! I simply glared at him before becoming serious.

"How could you do that to Rayhan when he was simply looking out for me? How I wish I actually listened to him."

His smirk vanished the moment I changed the topic and his aura only seemed to grow.

"That's none of your fucking business." He growled. "He should learn not to get involved in my business."

"Make up whatever excuses you want, you had no right to hurt him like that!" I snapped.

His eyes flashed and I saw him advance, grabbing me by the neck. I didn't even flinch. The belief, or call it madness, that I didn't think he'd hurt me was something I felt with complete confidence. I tried to ignore his intoxicating scent that made me want to close my eyes and give in to all his darkness and rage.

I had to focus. I met his gaze as he glared down at me, rage and fury seeping off him.

"Side with the fucker as much as you want, but I warned him to keep his fucking mouth shut." He hissed.

I was about to reply when I wondered what Rayhan had said that had riled him up. Was there more to it?

"Did he say something he shouldn't have?" I asked quietly.

I watched him curiously, not missing the sound of his heart skipping a beat, but he kept his dark, cold glare in place.

"Him just fucking talking was enough."

Liar. He had said something that had triggered Alejandro off, I was sure of it.

His eyes returned to his usually dark ones and I knew he was confused at my silence. Even though he held me by my throat, there was no pain or danger oozing off of him.

"Sometimes it's ok to talk." I said quietly.

"Don't play the fucking shrink. Get the fuck out." He said, letting go of me.

He turned his back on me and I felt the pull at my heartstrings. His broad, muscular back... his tattoos... the arrogance and darkness that surrounded him... what about the soul hidden within? The one that was so isolated, no one was able to breach the barriers that kept it locked away from the world. Too far for anyone to pull to the surface.

One thing I realised was, the Lycan king was far lonelier than he'd ever realise or let on. I turned to leave when I paused. I don"t know what overcame me but the urge to do something was too strong. I reached out, taking his large calloused hand in my slender one, trying not to flinch at the pain that still lingered from the silver. He stiffened, turning sharply as I gave his hand a gentle squeeze.

"I don't mind being a friend, if you ever need one." I said quietly, looking into his dark seductive eyes for a second.

Our eyes locked and for a moment I felt that strong pull. Our hearts raced and I wondered what this was? It was scary, how he had this hold over me, yet so tempting.

No, I could never see this man as a friend, when my heart went wild in his mere presence. The way his gaze alone made my stomach knot and my core throb… But if he ever needed me in that way, I'd be there for him. I didn't wait for a reply, letting go of his hand and limping to the door. Making sure not to turn back, even when I felt his intense gaze watching me…

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I had changed but hadn"t bathed, letting Alejandro's saliva do its job. I won't lie, the way I had felt when he ran his tongue up me had sent me to cloud nine and I had to quickly think about the old male wolves back home. It was the only thing that had stopped me from melting into his touch and getting turned on. I was proud of myself. That was my new plan! Next time he tries to tempt me, I will just picture those old men and I'll never get turned on again! Smart of me, I thought smugly.

I put on a loose, clingy, thin shirt and some panties. After a quick wipe down with a damp towel, I decided I'd bathe in the morning. I returned to the bedroom and opened the window, leaving a small gap so the wind could blow in. It was rather warm tonight, but the breeze was cool. The sounds of animals awake at night filled my ears along with the pleasant chirping of crickets. The very sounds that felt like music to my ears.

Turning the light off, I dimmed the touch lamp and lay on my stomach gingerly. Goddess, I was pissed at that stupid bitch. How could she do that? However I was also proud I had faired pretty well against her.

I was drifting off when I heard talking from outside. I frowned but didn't move. My entire back was burning up slightly and I didn't want to be heard. Who was outside at this time? I reached for my phone to check the time.

1.49 am…

I closed my eyes, honing in on the voices.

Alejandro… and the other voice sounded familiar too… It took me a moment to click who it was, and I almost jumped out of bed. Aunty Indy!

"…. At all." She was saying.

"Hmm, at least there was some progress. How come he didn't come himself to report this?" Alejandro"s moody yet panty wetting voice came.

The man has made me hornier than I"ve ever been. I groaned inwardly. Note to self, never approach Alejandro when I"m half asleep. I'd probably lose all of my common sense…

"He was tired and I"m pretty energised." Indigo said.

"You know, you can talk to me if anything's bothering you." He said quietly, his voice was barely audible, so much so that I wondered if I'd misheard him. Was the arrogant mean Alpha was being considerate?

"I know. Nothing is bothering me, Alpha." She said.

"Then you should take care of yourself." He replied curtly.

An odd feeling of curiosity began eating up at me. Why was he being so nice? Well, it was nice for him to be anyway. Was it the nicest he's ever been towards anyone maybe?

"Of course, Alpha." She said. "Is she here?"

"Your niece, yeah she is, as irritating as her father and fucking stubborn like her mother." He said.

Yeah, and you still wanted a piece of me. I made a face.

"She"s reckless, headstrong and one of the sweetest souls I know." Indigo replied

Thank you Aunty, for reminding him how nice I am. Dumb big bad Alpha!

"I"m presuming now that you're here, you'll take her and the brat with you tomorrow?"

"Umm, I'll ask Frederick. He just got back, I don't want him to get overwhelmed. It might be better that they stay here."

I felt a pang of disappointment at that. Didn't aunty want us? That didn't make sense. She loved our girly sleepovers whenever she visited.

"Don't fucking blame him, I don't blame you for not wanting them." Alejandro's reply came.

This guy… I heard Aunty laugh. Now I pouted displeased, he even made a woman laugh? Why haven"t I seen this side of him.

"Nice to know you have welcomed them in. Good night, Alpha I'll be heading back."

"Don't mistake anything for fucking kindness, and I mean it - you need to take it easy."

"OK…" She replied, seemingly pretty confused too. She seemed to have walked off and I sat up frowning.

Why did aunty Indy say she didn't want us? It was a little strange, but then again, we didn't really know her mate or see him often. Maybe he was just like his dummy Alpha.

A shadow fell over me and my heart thumped as I leapt from the bed, stumbling and falling in the process as I spun around to look at the figure that now stood behind my bed.

"It's rude to eavesdrop."