80. His Responsibility

KIARA

Waiting for her reply was terrifying, I didn't want to hear that he knew…

"Oh Kia, no! And don't tell him… He was pissed off when he found out about his affairs. He's been really good and always telling me not to stand for it. You can't tell him, I can't trust that he'll let it slide. Alejandro doesn"t forgive Kia."

"He shouldn't as well." I retorted. The relief that flooded me made my stomach flutter. I was glad… It all made sense now.

"This is my decision."

Her tone was firm but I felt torn. Was it ok to just leave it? Wasn't she a victim who was too emotionally invested to get out? I needed to ask someone for advice…

"If this baby gets hurt… I swear I won't leave him." I said quietly.

I placed my hands on her shoulders as I closed my eyes, feeling her pain. My eyes opened as I healed her injuries. The reason she was pale was because she was in pain… She had several injuries and some broken bones that hadn"t healed fully. Yet here she was, trying to act like she was completely normal.

"Aunty. When he treats you like this, what do you do?" I asked through clenched teeth.

It was so hard to contain my emotions.

"Not much… It'll just make him angrier."

"You are a goddess damned Westwood. We bow to no one Aunty! You are stronger than this." I pleaded.

"Ok Kia! Please. Things aren"t all black and white!"

"I know they're not! Goddess! I know! I"m not a damn child! But this is wrong!" I exclaimed.

"Just stop. Please. I love him." Aunty Indy said, her eyes flashing.

I let out a deep sigh and nodded. Fine, if that was what she wanted…

Turning around, I stormed out of the office. Alejandro's scent hit me and my heart skipped a beat. Had he heard? I looked around but he wasn't here... I frowned. Maybe it was just the lingering scent from before…

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ALEJANDRO

I had been on my way back to my office to grab some files when I had heard the end of their conversation. Anger had flared within me like a poison and I saw red. I stood for a fair rule and to make sure any wolf abusing others were dealt with accordingly, but the abuse was happening right beneath my fucking nose.

My pack had an oath, one of equality, loyalty, respect and justice. That fucker had broken each one of those fucking rules… He wouldn't get away with this.

Alongside my anger, I felt hurt. Hurt at the fact that Kiara actually thought I'd allow that… I guess I couldn"t blame her. I acted like I didn't give a shit when she confronted me last time… I didn't want her to take Indigo's words for it… I wanted her to see me for who I was herself… I was far from perfect. As I said, I"m a fucking monster, but I do not want anyone to get abused like that. Yes, I have lost myself in anger and attacked others. Heck, I even hurt Kia back at her pack, something I still felt fucking guilty over… But this… this was still wrong. Maybe I was being a hypocritical fucker… But wasn't he meant to protect his fucking mate?

"Alejandro."

I stopped in my tracks, my heart still thumping, my eyes still red as I turned to glare at the fucker who called me.

"Everything alright?" Elijah asked, his sharp eyes watching me.

"Yeah." I growled.

"Before you leave, let Kiara look at the Wendigo. With her senses, maybe she can pick up on something." He said, not probing further.

I clenched my fists, knowing my eyes were flickering from red to black, trying to control this fucking anger that had reared its head.

"Fine."

"What's wrong, Alejandro?" He asked.

"Nothing the..." I looked at him sharply. Why the fuck should I keep stuff about that fucker a secret? I tilted my head and crossed my arms. "Theoretically speaking, if someone you love is mated to a fucker, what would you do?"

He smirked cockily.

"Like you? Not sure how the hell that happened. Kiara's too good for you." He said.

Yeah, she fucking was. Not that I was going to admit that to this dickhead.

"Yeah, I know I"m fucked up, but I won't hurt her… I give you my word on that." I said quietly.

I never imagined me having this fucking conversation with Elijah. The dickhead was my mate's father. Fuck, this was fucking awkward… He looked as uncomfortable as I felt right now, and I smirked mockingly. Oh, I could get used to this… If ever we worked it out… I would taunt him oh so very much. My anger calmed a little thanks to my sadistic sense of humour.

"Then again… depends. I mean, if she enjoys pain…" I smirked as his eyes flashed and I saw his teeth elongate.

"Watch it, Alejandro. If you dare to touch her-"

"What's wrong? Sucks that someone who pisses you off, is mated to your precious princess?" I taunted.

His eyes flashed and he glared at me.

"Don't push it." He growled.

I would have really loved to push his buttons even more, but right now I had something to deal with.

"I didn't mean me, anyway I was just saying… If someone was abusive to someone you love. What would you do?"

His eyes darkened and this time they stayed dark cobalt.

"I'd kill them." He said.

I knew what Scarlett had been through would always remain in his mind and it only made him more protective. I nodded.

"Then tell me, do you want to do the honours and be hated? Or shall I do the honours for you?" I asked, a cold smirk on my face.

He looked up at me sharply. It took him only a split second to click.

"Fred?" He asked, so silently I barely heard.

"The one and only." I replied.

I sensed their presence before they even were heard.

"Alpha!" Indigo's voice now made me turn. Kiara stood there, her face pale. "How could you?" Indigo asked, her eyes filled with pain. Clearly shocked that I had told Elijah. I didn't really care how she felt. I was fucking pissed off that she had let this slide and kept it hidden from me.

"How could I? This is my pack, my rules and my wolves. If any of them fuck up, that's on me." I growled dangerously.

She flinched and looked down, my anger surrounding me like a storm.

"Please don't do anything to him… I won't forgive you. Either of you." Indigo said, looking between Elijah and me.

"Well guess what? I don't give a shit if you forgive me or not." I said. I clenched my jaw, turned and walked off.

"Alpha Al! Please!" Indigo shouted after me but I was fucking done. I was not letting that fucker get away with it. "If you care for Kiara, you won't do this!"

I stopped in my tracks. Was she for fucking real? I heard Kiara's heart racing at her words.

"Aunty…Don't drag me into this…"

"Indigo." Elijah murmured.

I turned and looked at her coldly.

"You know what. I'll do this shit for her, because deep down your entire fucking family probably want to see you happy, and if you're too much of a fucking wuss to take that step. Then I'll take that step for you."

"Don't kill him." She sobbed, now rushing in front of me.

"Oh, I don't intend to." I said coldly.

She seemed relieved and I allowed her to. She was fucking pregnant and I was not going to deal more stress on her.

"Give me your word?" She whispered.

I heard Elijah sigh and knew he wasn't happy from the aura that was rolling off him. The fucker was probably feeling guilty for never picking up on it, but also too tied to Indigo's emotional state to cope with how she would react.

"You have my word." I said coldly.

No, I wasn't going to kill him, but I was going to send him on a mission that he surely would not survive. One way or the other, that fucker was not going to live.