126. Complete Once Again

KIARA

No matter how many people congratulated me solemnly on the birth of our son, it was still a heart-breaking time for everyone. My only contentment was that my baby had been born healthy.

Serena had told Mom and Dad that I had the baby and Mom was determined to come, although she only had Azura the day before. I had told her not to, but she refused. We still had not told them about Alejandro. Just the thought caused another wave of pain to envelope me. I wanted to die, to break down, to let everything out, but I couldn't because I had my little angel, the only physical remnant of Alejandro and my love. I never understood what it meant when they said a mother"s love is unconditional, but now I understand it means that no matter how much pain we were in, we"d keep going for our children. For our son, I would keep going.

I looked down at him as I fed him. He was a hungry little thing. His suckling was strong, his little hand holding on to my breast as he drank hungrily. In the glow of the hospital lamps, I could see that his every feature would look a lot like his father.

This was such a beautiful moment and I tried to smile, not wanting to let him sense my emotions, but how much of this pain could I hide? When I was mourning for half of my soul? My chest constricted painfully and he paused, his large red eyes looking up at me curiously. I bent down, kissing his cheek tenderly, fighting back a sob. For my baby, I had to stay strong…

I tried to focus on my little prince but I couldn't stop the tears that streamed down my cheeks, as I found myself drawn into memories of my king who was taken from me.

"I thought I said those belong to me and I really don't like to share what's mine."

My heart skipped a beat as I gasped, my head snapping up to see the killer handsome, tall, muscular man walking towards me. His trousers hung low on his hips, displaying his god-like body, showing off the light sprinkle of hair disappearing into his pants. My eyes ran up his chiselled abs, the mark that I had adorned him with… I couldn't breathe, nor could I think properly. Was he really here?

I looked up, my heart thundering like a thousand wild horses in my ears as our eyes met. I gasped when I felt the sizzling current of the mate bond snap back into place. The emptiness that had consumed me seconds ago was gone, replaced by such emotion and power that I felt my eyes sting with the surge of the overwhelming emotions that were now drowning me. I felt the surge of the pack link bind us together and knew that everyone had felt the return of their king. My king.

I didn't know how it was possible, but this was happening, because no dream could smell so divine, no dream could fill the hole inside of me.

He fell to his knees by the bed, cupping my face before his lips crashed against mine, fuelled by emotions that even a thousand words could never express. Delicious sparks electrified me and I whimpered against his lips at the wave of emotion, love and passion, he held for me swirled around me. Holding nothing back as he kissed me like I was his lifeline, because he sure was mine.

My tears trickled down my cheeks as I held his wrists, kissing him back with everything I had. The desire that had died completely within me was lit ablaze as my core throbbed with an ache that burned for him and him alone.

I didn't know how, but he had returned to me. He had come home. His delicious scent, the way he kissed me, so dominantly, so possessively, so lovingly… He was mine and he was here.

An angry cry made us both pause for a moment, before Alejandro kissed me tenderly and we slowly broke apart. I could hear his thundering heart, his eyes filling with guilt, but he still didn't look at our son. His gaze held mine, the pads of his thumbs brushing my tears away.

"I said to you, I'd be by your side every fucking step of the way... But I wasn't." He said hoarsely.

"You're here now." I whispered. "I missed you."

He didn't reply, the storm of emotions threatening to consume him and another angry cry made him slowly look down. I watched them, my heart tightening with so many emotions. I could sense the awe, love and uncertainty as he stared at our pup, who was staring back at him curiously.

"He's…"

Our baby cried before he turned looking for milk again, I latched him on as Alejandro slowly reached out and caressed his cheek so gently with the back of his finger.

"He won"t break." I whispered.

"He sure as hell won"t… The little fucker is already exuding power…"

I didn't know if I should laugh or cry at his choice of words for our son. The realisation that he was here, living, breathing, alive…

"Have you seen his eyes?" I asked softly, smiling slightly in amusement.

I removed him from my breast much to his annoyance and turned him to Alejandro.

"That's kinda strange... But he's fucking perfect." Alejandro said, the corner of his mouth twitching into that rare, sexy half-smile of his that was a blessing to ever witness. It melted me completely.

"He looks like you." I replied softly.

He looked up at me, the sadness in his eyes so clear, so raw…

"I don't think I can ever make up for all the pain I have caused you." He whispered.

"You can, because you're here for the rest of my life."

I caressed his jaw, the amount of happiness that I was feeling could never be explained.

He didn't reply, wrapping his arms around my waist, his head resting against my hip and our baby's feet, not caring that he was being kicked in the head by our little pup who I could tell was going to be a handful. I wrapped my free arm around Alejandro's shoulder, caressing his hair. I couldn't wipe the smile from my face and I didn't want to. This was the happiness I wanted.

We remained like that until our baby fell asleep.

"Alejandro." I whispered.

He looked up at me before moving back.

"Sorry."

I tilted my head,

"Stop apologising." I said, lifting our baby to my shoulder to burp him.

Alejandro got up from the floor and sat on the bed facing me, his eyes dipping to my breast that was partially uncovered.

"I'm still not happy that he gets to enjoy those." He frowned possessively.

I couldn't stop the giggle that escaped my lips. A fresh wave of happy tears threatened to fall.

"Al, they are his source of food." I laughed weakly.

I was blushing when Alejandro reached over, brushing his finger over my swollen nipple. I felt myself throb, my core clenching and I knew he would be able to smell my arousal.

"Still my playthings… guess I can't complain when you"re my favourite dessert too." He smirked arrogantly, his gaze dipping between my thighs. "You smell so fucking good."

He leaned over kissing my neck softly, right over his mark, making me shiver in pleasure, his fingers brushing between my thighs.

"Only yours." I replied before I looked down at my baby, who had fallen asleep, looking drunk on milk. I wiped away the droplets that were gathered at the corner of his mouth and held him out to Alejandro. "He's strong." I encouraged, as Alejandro slowly took him from me. Even though he was a big boy, he looked tiny in his Dad's hands.

The image before me was one I'd never forget. He looked at me and I saw the vulnerable hesitation in his eyes. I gave him a warm smile, my eyes blurring with tears as he looked down at our son once more. Watching him raise the child up and kiss his forehead ever so gently, at that moment I felt as if I couldn't contain all the emotions I was feeling. I covered my mouth, to hold back my happy sobs. Not even noticing my aura swirling around me until Alejandro reached over and I realised the entire room was illuminated in purple light.

"Hey…" He said softly.

"I really missed you." I said, he leant back on the bed, his long arms easily reaching the crib as he placed our baby into it. I got on my knees, reaching over and making sure his blanket was firmly tucked in so he didn't end up covering his face. I smiled softly, feeling so content that our little prince would have his Dad and Mom.

Alejandro scooped me into his arms, I closed my eyes as he wrapped his arms around me, my entire body tingling at his touch as I cuddled into him.

"I know, Amore Mio… but I won"t ever leave. Not again. There's a shitload of things I want to do with you… I will never leave you again."

I knew he wouldn't, he came back from the dead for me. I don't know how, but he did it. His love for me was unmeasurable.

"So, tell me... How's life been?" He asked softly. Standing up, he moved the bed sheet back and got in, still holding me in his lap as he pulled the blanket around us.

"Life…"

Hard. Painful. Empty.

But I couldn't word those, knowing he heard me through the bond anyway. He kissed my forehead tenderly.

"I know… I can't imagine life without you, Kiara. Just thinking about it fucking kills me. You are fucking brave."

"Apart from that… Mom had Aunty Indy's baby was born two days ago on the Blood Moon. They named her Azura Rayne. She's gorgeous. Raven found her mates… Liam and Damon."

"Woah… Now that was some shit I wasn't expecting. I hope she rejects the fuckers ass and chooses your brother. He'd kinda deserve that shit." Alejandro said sardonically.

I frowned slightly, looking up at him, despite the fact that I couldn't even be annoyed at him.

"Don't be mean to him because you don't like him." I said with a pout. "They were mated for a reason."

"Still, I wouldn't share, that shit"s fucked. The moon goddess sometimes tests us. That doesn"t mean she"s always right. Maybe them being mated is just a test. I think that just accepting things as they are doesn't always make it the only option. I mean, if you were mated to my Beta as well, he'd be dead before the day was fucking done." He said coldly.

I could feel his anger and possessiveness at just the thought, and it made me think, Liam hadn't really acted like an asshole… He is an alpha male who would obviously be possessive. In fact, stepping back showed how much control he had. As much as I wanted them to be happy, I knew it wasn't about what I wanted; it was what would be best for them.

I sighed after a brief moment of reflection on his words.

"Well, I have no idea what they are going to do, Liam left for training." I looked at our little baby who was sleeping peacefully and I tilted my head up. "Any names?"

I turned in his lap, now straddling him. My C-section wound was still dully aching but I was healing well. I bit my lip when I felt him throb against me.

"Names… it needs to be strong. You fucking carried him and birthed him, what do you like?"

"Something strong I agree, but I have no idea... I haven't really been able to think properly." I said softly. "So any suggestions?"

"Hmm… Dante. What do you think?"

"Dante… I love it. It has a strong meaning too, Dante Alejandro Rossi. My little prince."

It sounded just right. Dante…

"Perfect, name sorted… Were you alone for the birth?" He asked softly.

"I actually had a caesarean… When you… When I thought you were gone, I… I tried to heal you and in turn drained my energy, I didn't even realise I had him until I woke up." I said feeling upset. "I didn't even realise that I was in labour…"

"Hey... You"re fucking amazing to have gone through all of this shit alone. You're probably still fucking hurting, right?"

I nodded as I looked at him blinking back my tears, not caring that I was acting like a baby.

My stomach did a flip when he gently pushed me back onto the bed. My core knotted as it betrayed me, the moment he lifted my gown all thoughts of pain were gone. I just wanted him… The cool air hitting my legs, I was bare to him in only my panties.

His eyes darkened with desire, flashing red as he admired me. Did I look any different? I had just had a baby…

"Alejandro…"

He gave me a sexy smirk,

"As much as I want to eat you here and now, I wanted to check your wound." He slipped my underwear down slightly looking at the long wound that was on the mend.

"Alpha saliva helps." He murmured, bending down and placing a tender kiss on top of my panties making my breath hitch. Pleasure rushed through me and my eyes fluttered shut.

My wolf howled and I wanted to moan in pleasure, but instead, I bit my lip trying to calm my wild heart. I could smell my own arousal, my cheeks burning when his nose grazed my pussy, inhaling deeply, before he ran his tongue along my incision.

I gasped as sparks erupted within me, my core burning with desire, but before he could even say or do more there was a commotion outside. Alejandro was fast to pull my gown down and gently tug me into a sitting position, just as the door flew open.