108. Her Identity

KIARA

I don't know what had overcome me in the car, but the thought of other women having a taste of my mate had made me feel jealousy like I have never felt before. I would make sure he made love to me enough to make up for the last eighteen years of his life!

I didn't expect Jasmin to come back into our life… She was, after all, one of his past women… One he had been willing to marry… The memory stung and although I had moved on from it, the memory of her was brought back. I just wanted her gone. It was horrible of me, but I didn't like her around. I didn't sense any lies from her… but I also didn't miss the jealousy from her at the sight of us together.

We left the office and Alejandro looked pretty pissed.

"Of all packs, why would she target The Quick Fang?" I asked.

"Maybe because it"s fucking close. I don't really know, but I need to alert all the packs. They need to make sure their people are safe. I should deploy some warriors… but at the same time, I know that might be her aim…" He murmured.

I realised how hard the decision must be for him, I placed a hand on his arm.

"You'll figure it out. I know you will. Ask the council what they think too. I'm sure you will come up with the best course of action." I said softly.

"Hmm, I'm going to go ask Marcel a few questions. You should take it easy." He said, running his fingers through my hair. Sending a soothing tingle through me.

"I will, I wanted to go to the hospital to see if I could be of any help." I said.

He nodded and pulled me close, kissing me softly before he looked into my eyes.

"I'm going to say something that's going to probably piss you off… But as long as she's here, and with the current situation, I'm going to appoint guards to follow you around, ok?"

I smiled softly. Nobody ever asked me if I was okay with it... they just did it. I nodded. Just that small act made such a difference, even if I didn't have an option, being asked like that meant a lot. I really did love him.

"I love you." I said. Tiptoeing I pulled him down slightly, claiming his lips in a passionate kiss that sent sizzling sparks through me.

"Same, Amore Mio." He replied. "I'll drop you to the hospital first."

I nodded, as he took my hand and led the way out.

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ALEJANDRO

I had dropped Kiara off after making sure she had four of my men watching her. I made sure the fuckers were mated before I chose them. I had made it clear enough that she was mine, also she was soon to be their Luna and Queen. But still, men were fucking dickheads.

I passed the rogue patrol, noticing they were tense but none moved to stop me as I made my way to where Marcel had just finished training a group of his men. He turned when he saw me approach.

"I'm going to cut to it… When we came to your pack, you were talking to that fucker Jake about some woman. About a pack being destroyed… Who was she…?" I said.

Marcel looked at me and sighed deeply.

"Yes, Jake was ordered to attack a pack with some help from Endora. She said it was all for the greater good. As for the woman, I'm on about Zidane's bastard daughter."

I froze at that and looked at him sharply.

"Daughter….?"

Fuck Scarlett and Indigo had a sister? Who was possibly working against us? What the fuck was this shit…

"Yes, she was born to an omega but was incredibly strong. Apparently, Endora always wanted me to marry her, although now I wonder if it was you she wanted her for instead... She always said that someone from that bloodline and someone from ours would create a powerful beast." Marcel said in his deep voice.

I frowned. My mind was spinning with unanswered questions. Knowing Endora who had been pulling the strings… she would have sent this woman to me… the only woman I could pinpoint as that option… Jasmin… No fucking way. This shit was messed up, but there was also a chance I may be on to something.

"Do you know what pack she was from?" I asked.

"No, Endora didn't really share everything with me…" He said.

"Right." I said.

I guess I needed to question Jasmin personally….

I needed to know when her pack was killed and everything she had done for the last few days. … Suddenly, something Jasmin said back in the room made my eyes flash. ‘Endora destroyed them all…' How did she know Endora's name? Alarm bells were fucking going off in my head.

"What day did Jake kill that pack?" I asked quietly.

"The day you killed him, he had just finished with his job and came to see me."

Hmm… Jasmin's wounds were fresh… My heart was fucking racing and I felt my anger growing.

"Got it." I said, turning and breaking into a run. Running back towards my pack as fast as I could…

I sniffed her out and found she was in one of the apartments. Darien and Serena were just stepping out, they stopped when they saw me.

"I need to speak to her."

"She's bathing." Serena said.

"We'll wait. Serena, you can go." I said coldly.

She nodded hesitantly and Darien looked at me.

‘What is it?' He asked through the pack link.

‘Something isn't right… I know Kiara didn't feel she was lying but that doesn't mean she might not be hiding stuff, I intend to use my Alpha command.'

He looked at me sharply, but simply nodded. I dropped onto the sofa and took out a cigarette, lighting it up and taking a long drag as I waited for her. With each passing second, my anger was only growing.

She came out, in nothing but a tiny towel. I knew she could smell me here and also knew she would pull some shit like this.

"Alpha! I knew you'd come…" She said, her eyes sparkling as she saw me. I didn't miss her looking around to notice Kiara wasn't with me. Her smile faded slightly when she saw Darien was here as well.

"I have some questions and I want answers." I said quietly.

"Sure, what is it?" She said, she looked a little uncomfortable.

"Was Bill your biological dad?" I asked, cutting straight to the fucking chase.

She froze, her heart thumping as she looked up at me. Oh, fuck no. I was right… She knew I had my answer. It would be wise of her to not lie…

"No… he adopted me, I was abandoned." She said.

Another fucking lie, I saw how her eyes flitted away.

"Ok, let"s do this again." I said. My eyes blazed red and I glared at her, letting my Alpha aura roll off me.

"Who are you and what is the truth?" I growled.

She began trembling as she fell to her knees under my pure power. I didn't often roll it out fully but I didn't have patience for her fucking lies right now.

"J-Jasmin. I'm just Jasmin…" She whimpered.

"Were you abandoned?" I growled.

"I was placed near the Quick Fang Pack's border."

"Placed?"

"To be taken in…"

"By who?!" I growled.

"I don't know…" She cried.

"Who is your biological father?" I asked coldly.

She cowered as she tried to fight my command. That in itself was enough proof…

"Let me answer that fucking question for you." I growled murderously. "Zidane Malone. Correct?"

She flinched and began crying. I got the answer… Fuck, this was not what I was expecting.

"I don't choose who my parents are! I have been raised by the Alpha of the Quick Fang. He saw I was strong and adopted me! Why has my past got anything to do with anything?" She asked.

"Endora sent you to me, didn't she?" I asked quietly.

She tensed and looked at me, her face paling further.

"No! No, I love you Alejandro!"

"That's Alpha to you!" I growled back.

I stood up, my anger pulsing through every vein in my body.

"You are working with her! Did you think I'd never fucking find out?!" I thundered.

"No, I wasn't working with her! She saved my life! I was only… All she wanted was for you to have a strong mate!" She shouted.

I growled murderously, I was in front of her in a flash, when Darien stopped me.

‘Let's see what she knows.' He said through the link.

"You are not my fucking mate or even worthy of it. You knew Kiara was my mate… but you still didn't fucking back away… She may be your fucking blood!"

Fuck. This was Kiara's aunt in some messed up way… I wanted to kill her… but… maybe I should withhold my decision until I got every ounce of information from her.

"Start talking or you die." I said quietly.

"I don't know anything else! She only wanted me to get close to you, but I actually fell in love with you… Please… no matter how badly you treated me… I choose you…"

"Well, I don't. You're a fucking liar… I know she sent you here, so you can drop the act, because I sure as fuck ain't buying it." I growled.

"She… no… I came because…"

"Did she send you here now!" I thundered, kicking the table that was in the middle of the room.

She screamed as it hit the wall, inches away from Darien, before it fell on the floor, splintering.

"No!" She screamed.

I frowned. Had my assumption been wrong? She was quivering on the ground, her head lowered.

"Put her under house arrest. She is not to leave this apartment and I fucking mean it."

"Alejandro, please! For our sake! For what we had! Please don't do this, believe me!" She begged.

I didn't bother turning back to her.

"We had nothing. I will not take any chances." I said coldly.

"Please!" She screamed, but I didn't fucking care.

‘Get Callum to get her blood and run it along with Kiara"s. I need to confirm they're related. If she is, then... I guess I would have to ask Scarlett what the fuck she thinks of it…'

‘Got it…' Darien said.

I kept the link open as I ordered two men to stand outside her apartment and keep an eye on her constantly, including one she-wolf to stay inside with her. I was not letting her out of my sight. Especially with Kiara here, I was not going to risk shit.

‘Was she carrying anything when she came to the pack? Trace her steps and search the ground. I wouldn't be surprised if she dropped something somewhere. I've been around for far too fucking long to take any risks.'

I sent the order out, frowning as I made my way outside. There was nothing I could do until Callum had some answers…

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KIARA

I made my rounds, healing even the smallest of injuries and soon the hospital was entirely empty apart from the rogues who were still dealing with the trauma, although I don't think the hospital was the best place for them.

They needed a therapist, but sadly this pack didn't seem to have a specialist in that department. Perhaps that was something we needed to apply and reach out to other packs for. It wasn't odd for people to join this pack as it was a more military-style pack.

Callum had been called away and I was sitting with Jo asking her about her childhood and what she enjoyed doing.

"Are the rumours true?" Jo asked as I sliced an apple for us.

"Which rumours?" I asked, giving her a small smile as I placed it in the bowl.

"That you're the king's true mate?"

"I am."

"Then why hasn't he marked you?" She asked, suddenly looking a little scared. "I'm sorry if I'm overstepping…"

"Not at all. As he is the king, we need to have a formal marking in front of other Alphas." I replied, taking an apple slice.

"You will make a good queen." She said with a small smile, before wrapping her arms around her once again, nibbling on some apple.

I glanced at the four guards who were set to watch me. There was Dustin, Julio, Bryan and another one I had never seen before called Samuel. I found them a bit much, but I understood Alejandro couldn't take risks.

"You remind me of her… Even when I was left in my cell when I was becoming that monster, she told me to stay strong… I don't care if they say she's a witch…to me… she was the only one who tried to help me from her cell, even though she was beaten and bloody…" She said, looking sad.

I knew they were sending Rayhan after her… I just hoped they treated her well…

"I believe you. Don't worry. I'm sure wherever she is, she's safe." I said with a small smile.

"I hope so too…" She said, her gaze becoming fearful and dull once more.

I wondered what exactly was going through her head. She talked for a while and then she would shut us all out. I knew it was going to take time, so I didn't push her.

After staying for a short while, I decided I'd call Rayhan. I knew it wasn't my place but I didn't want them to treat her like a monster or just a witch… Jo genuinely cared for her.

I knew the four men might report back to their boss, my mate… I looked at them as they trooped out after me.

"I need to make a call and I don't need anyone to eavesdrop." I stated.

"We won't repeat the conversation Luna, nor report it back to the Alpha, if that's what you fear." Julio said with an annoying smirk.

"I have nothing to hide." I glared back.

"Well fear not, Alpha gave no command to spy on you. Just to make sure you are safe, please make your phone call." Samuel said.

Hmm, I liked him a little bit at least... Stupid Julio… I gave him a dirty look as I took my phone out and dialled Rayhan, hoping he'd pick up.

"Hey, Kia." He answered after a few rings.

"Hey, listen, I'm assuming you're out tracking?"

"Yep, the snow witch." He said.

"Any luck?" I asked.

"Not yet, but the smell of magnolia's and Ylang Ylang is giving me a headache." He replied jokingly.

I smiled.

"Well, for someone who's supposed to be a dark witch, she sure doesn't smell like one."

"No… not really." He said sighing, "It's been hard to find her. I was told her powers are restricted, so she can't really use magic currently, but she's still evading us."

"Well, I called about something regarding Delsanra…"

"Delsanra?"

"Her name, the witch." I said, frowning slightly.

"Ah ok, Dad and Uncle just said the witch."

I frowned, "She is a person, not just a witch, one who helped other captives stay strong and morally supported them. I don't believe she is bad. So, when you find her, treat her as you would someone who is innocent."

"Kia… She's a witch."

"A witch who has done nothing wrong. Innocent until proven guilty." I replied firmly.

He sighed, "Fine, I'll try not to… be harsh."

I didn't know if Rayhan could be harsh… But then again, I had only ever seen his fun side. It didn't mean I was blind to the fact he was an Alpha wolf.

"She was held captive by a witch and the rogues… She will hate werewolves. Don't prove her fear correct. Please." I pleaded quietly.

"Kiara, you're too kind-hearted for your own good. Witches are dangerous things. They never do anything without expecting something in return. Trusting one is stupid. I'm with Dad and Uncle on this one."

I didn't say anything, even Rafael?

"Then… I'll leave it to you… You can make your own judgement when you meet her." I said, feeling down.

"Kia… Why are you so concerned about a witch?"

"Because she was a victim in this entire mess…. Endora tortured her… used her… she's only sixteen…"

"Ok, I get it. I can't promise anything but I'll treat her… humanely." He said, with a sigh.

"Thank you…"

"Anytime."

I hung up and sighed, I just hoped she was able to provide some answers. Because we needed all the help we could get…