Chapter 16


    16. Back Home ALEJANDRO


    The sun was setting through the window , casting red and orange hues around the room . As much as I


    wanted to be by Kiara’s side , I was doing what I knew she’d want me to , be there for our pups .. ” How


    you feeling ? ” I asked , sitting down o n the sofa in the living room next to Dante , who was leaning back


    against the cushions , clearly exhausted . ” I’mpletely fine , Dad . ” He replied , despite the red


    pulsing veins that covered his body . ” Yeah ? d to hear you’re not a fucking wuss , but you know it’s


    ok to fucking say i f shit hurts . ” I remarked lightly , reaching over and ruffling his hair .


    He gave me a cocky smirk . ” Obviously , but I’mpletely fine . I’m d Kat’s back . ” He added ,


    frowning slightly as he looked at Sk , who was setting up the dollhouse for when Kataleya returned


    from her bath . Scarlett was showering her . We had been back an hour or so . After the doctor had


    checked her over , taking note of her injuries , she had then fallen asleep and had only woken up a short


    while ago . I was still to look at those reports , knowing they weren’t going to be easy to see . I knew I


    was dying it , trying to build the courage I needed to face them . Sk had been on edge wanting to


    see her twin , from the moment we had entered she had been beyond fucking ecstatic . Currently , Elijah


    was here , as was their pup , Azura .


    Rayhan had taken Delsanra and headed home , I was fucking grateful for all his help . Everyone else


    had also returned home , apart from those working on finding that fucker . I knew Kiara had seen him ,


    and Kat , but I was not going to question her , not when I knew that experience was fucking traumatic for


    her . Raihana did say she’d stop by if I needed her to , so we could probe Kat’s mind , but I wasn’t sure


    yet . She had managed to heal the most severe of her injuries before leaving . Guilt still fucking


    consumed me ; I was the reason this shit happened . On top of that , Kiara had been the one to find her ,


    at the experise of her own safety . .


    I fucking hated that I had failed my pups a and queen . ” So , Dad , we are getting pizza right ? ” Azura’s


    voice broke me out of my thoughts , and I removed my hand that was resting on Dante’s head . ” Are we


    ? ” Elijah asked her , raising one of his brows from where he was standing by the window , busy on his


    phone . I knew he was handling the search for now , telling me to take a break , not that the fucker took a


    break himself . ” Aren’t we ?


    ” I nced at her , her eyes a little too suspiciously wide as she stared at her dad , looking like a fucking


    puppy . Azura Rayne Westwood , she may be known to the world as Elijah and Scarlett’s daughter now ,


    but she was really the daughter of Indigo , Scarlett’s biological sister , one who died eight years ago .


    The pup had almost died too , if one of their rtives with witch heritage hadn’t performed a spell ,


    sacrificing her own life to ce the unborn pup into Scarlett’s womb .


    Indigo had been mated to a man from my pack … one who was fiercely loyal and efficient , yet he had


    been abusive … , Right under my nose , and I had missed it . Yeah , I knew he was a fucking shit show


    but Indigo still refused to leave him , but I had missed all the abuse . It had reduced Indigo to a shell of


    the woman she had once been . Looking at her daughter I saw the same fire in her that the young Indigo


    once had , and I hoped it remained .


    Indigo had always had Elijah wrapped around her finger from when she was a fucking pup , and her


    daughter sure was the same . ” I’ll order it . ” He finished . I didn’t miss her victorious smile as she winked


    at Sk . Right , so Lucifer incarnate had a say . Speaking of , she turned to me , giving me a devilish


    smile .. ” Is everything ok , Daddy ? ” ” 1 ” Yeah , sure is . ” Scarlett entered with my little girl looking


    normal , not a bruise or a speck of dirt on her , but we all fucking know the unseen effects remain .


    ” Kataleya ! Look what I set up . ” Sk pointed to the dollhouse , brushing her hair back from her face .


    She usually didn’t y with dolls often , everyone fucking knew this was an act of kindness towards her


    sister . Kataleya smiled as Azura jumped up . ” Come on Kat , let’s y . ” She stated , walking over to


    my pup and taking her hand confidently . ” Girls are so loud . ” Dante added , shaking his head .


    ” Dante , be nice , because I’m trying to be nice . ” Sk shot back , narrowing her eyes . ” y nice


    children , so I heard we are having pizza ? ” Scarlett raised an eyebrow , walking over to Elijah and


    tugging him down for a kiss . I stood up . ” Mind staying with the pups ? I’m going t o go have a smoke . ”


    I remarked .


    She nodded , although the look in he fucking eyes was almost as if she knew where I wanted to go , or


    more like needed to . Kiara was my real addiction and I needed her to feel fucking sane . The guilt inside


    o f me was only growing , and I needed a dose of Kiara before I saw my princess ‘ medical report . I


    walked through the hall , and up the stairs , heading to my bedroom . I opened the door , her scent hitting


    me like a strong dose of nicotine . Serena and Kevin were both in the room . ” Alpha . ” Kevin said ,


    politely lowering his head . I gave a curt nod before looking at Kiara . ” Excuse us .


    ” Serena murmured as they left the room , the door shutting behind them with a click . I looked down at


    Kiara , the clear cut along her head still vivid , although the blood had stopped flowing . The nket was


    draped over her , pulled up to her chest , her plump kissable lips slightly parted . I walked over to her ,


    sitting down on the bed . ” Fuck , Amore Mio … ” I ran my hand tenderly through her hair , making sure


    not to pull at it . Despite it being cleaned up , there were still traces of dry blood that remained , making


    her hair stick together . The sparks of the bond danced along my hand and arm . .


    I closed my eyes , inhaling her intoxicating scent that overpowered the distinct scent of whatever the


    doctor had used to clean her wounds . ” You found her … protected her , and I didn’t even get there in


    time to protect you . ” I murmured quietly . I know she won’t me me , and I was still fucking pissed that


    she went alone , but I also knew she was the one who had found her , the reason our angel was back


    with us and that she was capable …. but still . Pretty fucking useless , that’s how I fucking felt … I


    couldn’t even protect my family . On top of that , times had fucking changed .


    There was a time I would have found the bastard behind this and killed him slowly and fucking painfully .


    I would have kept going , hot caring for anything but to reach my goal . But now I had priorities and


    responsibilities , to make sure my family was safe , and as much as I wanted to get the fuck out there


    and find the fucker , I couldn’t go and leave any of them behind . Kiara in this state , although the doctor


    said she’ll be awake soon , Dante … Kat … even Sky , who although she was acting like she was ok ,


    was fucking affected by everything that had happened . I leant down , a few strands of my hair brushing


    her face as I touched my forehead to hers ever so lightly , not wanting to hurt her , the sparks between u


    s dancing across my skin . ‘


    I fucking love you , Amore Mio … so fucking much . ” I moved back slightly , my nose brushing hers


    before I kissed her deeply . ” Wake up , so I can fucking punish you in the best fucking way for running


    off . ” I smirked , running my fingers through my hair , pushing it back and standing up . Time to go see


    my girl’s reports … I walked past the dresser , spotting Kiara’s wedding rings . I picked them up , and


    nced towards the bed , my chest constricting at the memory of how we had parted that day I ced


    them down before I left the room , ncing at Kevin and Serena . ” Keep an eye on her .


    ” ” Yes , Alpha . ” Kevin replied with a nod . I left the mansion , heading towards headquarters . ‘ Callum ,


    meet me at my office . ‘ I said through the link to the head doctor . I entered the silent building , although


    I knew there were people around , in the many different departments doing their duties . I nced at the


    guards who stood i n position , attentive , alert and doing their job . Order . It was something I tried to


    keep , but when something came , it tore apart everything I had put in ce . No matter how much you


    try , you can never be prepared for everything .


    A question from earlier reyed in my mind as I thumbed in my passcode and entered my office , leaving


    the door open . Was Kiara safe , or had she perhaps been cursed ? It was a question that Elijah had


    asked , and it made me think just like Dante , she had been injured . But from what Raihana had said


    she wasn’t sure , she didn’t sense anything from her , but I had also refused to allow her to probe too far


    . This was the fucking problem , I couldn’t risk hurting more people no matter how desperately I wanted


    answers and wanted Kiara safe . Fuck , Amore Mio … I took out a cigarette and lit it just I heard Callum


    coming .


    Fucker was slow . ” Alpha . ” He said gravely , when he appeared at the door , bowing his head . ” Skip


    that shit . Show me the report . ” I cut in , taking a drag on my cigarette . He hesitated , before


    approaching . ” Alpha , both I and doctor Jemimah were the ones to perform the examinations . The


    good news is , there was so signs of sexual abuse and doctor Jemimah confirmed that . ” A wave of


    relief washed over me , but from the look on his face , I knew there was still more . ” Pass me the file . ” 1


    ” Do you mind if I exin it to- ” ” Take a fucking seat and I don’t want or need shit sugar – coated .


    ” I reached over , snatching the file from him , and sat backflipping it open … Several fractures in the ribs


    , a fractured cor bone , a fracture in her left leg , and both forearms … Her pinkie on the right hand had


    been broken . Bruised spine … Some had been partially healed …. it seemed she had used her arms to


    protect herself whilst being kicked repeatedly … There was a hairline fracture to her skull . It felt like


    someone was punching me repeatedly in the gut , cutting off my fucking windpipe … I swallowed hard . ”


    Leave . ” ” Alpha , she will heal , her regeneration gene- “


    ” I said . Leave . ” I growled , trying to control my emotions . ” Alpha . ” I didn’t look up , clenching my jaw


    and focusing on regting my erratic heartbeat . The door shut with a clic , and I closed my eyes ,


    lowering my head . My daughter had gone through this … all o f this … The file felt heavy in my limp hold


    , no parent would ever want their child to ever be treated like this . Well , any fucking sane one …


    My angel had gone through so much at the hands of that fucking bastard , I am going to rip him apart .


    But it won’t change the past … it won’t turn back time . I It won’t take away that pain she had


    experienced … I had turned my back on her that day , if I hadn’t , perhaps this wouldn’t have happened .


    Had I made a mistake ? I dropped the file , cing my head in my hands . How do I fix this ? Werewolf or


    not , no child deserves this . .


    I get it now … What a father feels when his child is hurt … or if anyone tries to hurt them … The


    unfamiliar sting in my eyes made – me take a deep , shuddering breath . Fuck , Al … A light knock on


    the door made me quickly wipe my eyes roughly . Fuck this shit . ” What do you want ? ” I growled ,


    knowing exactly who was on the other side of the door . He opened the fucking door like he owned the


    damn ce . ” Did I give you permission to enter ? ” ” Did I say I needed your permission ? ” I red


    coldly at the dickhead who gave m e a smirk that held no humour , his cerulean eyes as shadowed as


    my own . ”


    Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    What do you want , Elijah ? ” ” To see the report . ” He replied as if that was fucking obvious . Coming


    over and crouching down , he picked it up off the floor . I stood up , taking a long drag on my cigarette ,


    trying to fight the agony that was ripping through me . I walked to the window , staring out at the shadows


    that had settled over the pack grounds . The sun was gone from the sky . Will my family ever be fucking


    safe ? ” Don’t me yourself for this . ” ” I ” Fuck off . I left her that day … He sighed , and I could sense


    his irritation . ” Alejandro , you didn’t have much of a choice .


    You made the right choice , now Kataleya is safe and back with us . ” ” Yeah , but the mental damage of


    being fucking tortured and abused doesn’t go does it ? ” I could hear the pain in my voice no matter how


    much I tried to conceal it . ” No , it doesn’t , but with love and care she will be ok , she’s a Rossi as well


    as of Westwood blood . All we can do is stay strong , continue to be that wall of strength and support for


    the ones we love . No matter how hard it gets , or how hard that wall is battered on … if we stay strong ,


    then so will they … “


    What do you say to that ? He’s right , I know he is but what happens when that shield has fails ? I


    allowed her to be taken ….. ” You will need to ask her what happened , but perhaps it’s better to do that


    when Kiara is awake . Do it together . ” He added quietly . ” Yeah . ” ” Well , pizza should be here soon .


    Get back home , I’m sure if Kiara wakes up soon , she will want to see that ugly mug of ” yours . ” Yeah ?


    Well , she fucking loves this mug . ” I shot back cockily . ” No fucking idea why . ” He replied , equally


    fucking arrogant . ” I could list a few things , if you’re ready t o hear exactly what she loves about it . ” ”


    No thanks . ” He growled , as he held onto the file opening the office door . I’m sure he got the fucking


    hint … I pushed past him , smirking slightly . Yeah , if only h e knew what his daughter liked about this


    face , or better , where .


    My smile faded as I smoked my cigarette . Sometimes you be friends with the most unexpected of


    people . Although I was closer to Elijah’s age than Kiara’s , he was her fucking dad , but he was still my


    closest confidant after Kiara , the only one who sees the demons I try to hide … We walked in silence


    through the pack grounds , heading towards my mansion . One day soon , I hope everything is back to


    normal . ” Any updates ? ”


    ” They are looking for leads on the curse , along with the witches too . The only problem is that Delsanra


    is affected . She could have proved vital in finding answers . ” He spoke after a moment . I frowned . That


    was fucking true … ” Yeah ? Well , we are going to have to find a way to fix that shit without her , and we


    will . ” “