56. Wishful

KIARA

Oh, he is such a dick! How could he do that to me?!

Dad was glaring at me so scarily that I wish Mom were here to calm him down...

"Dad, do you believe him?!" I exclaimed, hoping my innocent doe eyes worked.

"I"m not fucking stupid, Kiara." Dad growled. "I could smell sex on you from the fucking second I got here!"

I blushed, jumping up from the seat and moving as far away from my Dad as I could. Alejandro just sat there, smirking so irritatingly.

"Dad! I"m not a child and I can fuck who I want." I snapped back.

Alejandro cocked his brow. Did the A-hole Alpha love drama? Urgh, I hate him!

Dads' eyes simply darkened dangerously. "I"m disappointed in you, Kiara."

Alejandro's eyes flashed and I felt the room suddenly become heavy with his aura. "Don't you think that's a bit of a fucking hypocritical move considering you were a fucking man-whore back in your day who fucked almost every she-wolf if your pack, right? On top of that, you were fucking your own step-sister before you knew she was your mate." He said coldly.

This time my eyes flew open in surprise. I knew Dad had been a player... But wow… And on top of that… Was he defending me?

"You have no proof of that." Dad growled.

"Hmm really? Remember that stop at Raf's pack? I"m sure you two were fucking in the shower, if my memory serves…My hearing is pretty damn good." Alejandro smirked, I knew he had won when Dad gave him a murderous glare.

Damn Lycan hearing…

"All I"m saying is, she's YOUR daughter." He taunted Dad.

I couldn"t resist the smile that crossed my face. If you ever want to win, make sure you have Alejandro on your side. Our eyes met and the corner of his lips twitched. My heart skipped a beat but Dad"s growl brought me back to the present.

I saw him look between us sharply and for a moment I wondered if he was suspicious of us… After what happened in Callum's office… Where do we go from here?

"Well, I"m here until the mating ball." Dad said icily. "I'll take over watching my daughter from this day on."

"Sure, just how you were back at home." Alejandro mocked.

I glared at him, I did not need him telling Dad about Damon! Dad didn't say anything, instead, he got up and stormed out of the office. I followed him, giving Alejandro one last glance before I left. I wanted to ask him, what were we?

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The following day I woke up late, I was shocked to see the sun was high in the sky. Why hadn"t anyone woken me up? I needed to go to the hospital. I got ready quickly before I walked back into the bedroom. Dad was also staying here at the mansion, well I didn"t really expect anything else considering…

I ran down the stairs, pinning my hair up as I did, stumbling slightly as pain shot up my ankle. I had been so busy yesterday I hadn"t even noticed it. I froze in my tracks when I saw Jasmin coming out of the lounge in an oversize cotton shirt. Clearly, looking like she had just fallen out of bed.

Our eyes met and I wondered why she was here? Did she move to the mansion due to shortage of space? But none of the apartment blocks were destroyed…

"Something on my face, pup?" She said, giving me a horribly hidden look of disdain. Didn't I make amends? What was her issue now?

"Just that look of scorn that makes you seriously ugly." I snapped back.

She looked surprised for a second. "Oh?" She didn't say more, and I saw her sizing me up. "Somethings changed."

I didn't bother replying, stepping out into the fresh air. I had no idea where Alejandro and I stood anyway. I stopped seeing Raven and Raihana sitting on the porch looking at something on a tablet.

"What are you guys doing and why didn't you wake me?" I said, hugging them both from behind.

I was so glad Raven was ok, I couldn"t imagine life without my boo. She smirked up at me as if nothing had happened, I remember our emotional hug from last night when she had finally woken up.

"Because you needed rest girl." She said as Raihana held the tablet up.

"We're looking at dresses, I want to pick one for my Uncle's engagement." She said.

My heart pounded. Was it really still on? I"m sure Alejandro had changed his mind, right? That moment...

But the uncertainty had settled into the pit of my stomach and the feeling of bad news only grew.

"Kia…" Raven said.

I flashed her a smile. "Well, you guys have fun, I"m going to go to the hospital."

She nodded and I gave her a genuine smile. I had to be positive, but the more I thought of it, I felt scared… He had said ‘one taste'. Did that mean he just wanted me out of his system?

I was so lost in thought, I didn't realise where I was going until I knocked into someone. I went tumbling back, groaning as I fell on my ass.

"Sorry." I was about to get up when the person held their hand out, just as their familiar scent hit me.

"No damage done." Carmen said.

My eyes widened as I looked at her outstretched hand. I took it slowly, letting her help me up. She looked away.

"I want to say thank you, for saving my life. Doctor Callum mentioned… You know… I won't tell anyone, because I know it"s confidential… I had a feeling you did something… And the way you spoke to the Alpha for me…" She was mumbling, but I knew she was serious.

I was quite shocked she knew what had happened, but for her to thank me...

"It's ok, I"m glad you're ok." I said.

She looked up at me and smiled slightly. "I also need to say sorry. What I did, was messed up and low."

"It's in the past." I said, giving her a small smile. She returned it with a smile of her own.

I was surprised but I was glad, I didn't want any animosity between us.

"You're twelve years my junior, but you acted way beyond your years. Not only did you win the match, you won in every way. I respect that."

"Umm, Thanks…" I didn't really know how to respond to that.

"You saved me. I owe you that debt. If the need arises, I'll have your back." She said.

"Oh that's not needed, it was my fault you got hurt."

"No, it wasn't, I asked for it." She said, looking guilty.

I looked at her curiously.

"Why do you- did you, dislike me?" I asked, unsure how to word that.

"The King has never defended anyone the way he did that day. Seeing that was kind of painful." Carmen said.

I signed inwardly, another one to add to the list of Alejandro's admirers…

"I"m sorry…" I said.

"No need. You're strong, compassionate and I think you'd make a great queen." She said giving a crooked smile.

I blushed "Oh no we're not-"

"Ladies!" Serena said now coming over, I had a feeling she was worried things were going to get out of hand from the way she had rushed over. "Glad to see you're up and on the go, Carmen."

"Me too." Carmen said sincerely.

"Hey, Serena." I said with a smile.

"What are those?" Carmen asked her, my gaze fell to the pamphlets.

"Oh, just making preparations for the engagement." Serena said.

My heart sank, maybe he just didn't call it off yet…

‘Right?' I asked my wolf who seemed to be going crazy, but I only got the feeling of despair from her.

"Ok I"m off, Alpha and Jasmin are waiting for me."

Those words felt like a harsh slap to the face. So, the engagement was still on. Only I had been dumb enough to let him play me once again… I really was stupid.