Page 70 of King Alejandro

“I generally don’t think this is right,” I murmured, gripping my mug tightly. Delsanra looked at me, too, and I realised that we needed answers. She and Dante couldn’t carry on like this, but I wished it wasn’t the way to go about it.

“Sometimes a decision isn’t easy, but we have to get it done,” Maria sighed softly. “Where do you plan to keep the child?”

“In a room, safe,” Alejandro’s reply was curt and cold.

“You mean as a prisoner. If he’s a little older than Dante, say nine or ten, even then, that means he’ll remember this,” I debated. “Look, I didn’t want to bring this up, but sometimes we think we do the right thing, but it can have lasting consequences… we’ve seen it happen before.” I glanced at Rayhan, who frowned, looking down.

“But I wouldn’t have done anything any differently, even if I could go back,” he replied, his eyes flashing green. Delsanra placed a hand on his cheek, soothing him. I didn’t say anything else; I was outnumbered on this one…

The urge to tell them to carry on and that I would not be a part of this was on the tip of my lips, but if they were going to bring a child here, then I wanted to reassure him that he was going to be okay. That we werenot going to hurt him. I remained silent after that. Getting up from Alejandro’s lap, I placed my mug down, but I didn’t return to his side. I was trying to control the emotions that were whirling around inside of me.

Amore Mio.I glanced at him, trying to mask my emotions as I picked up the tray of empty mugs.

I’m just going to put these in the kitchen.

I turned away feeling upset. I heard Raihana follow me out, but she didn’t speak until we entered the kitchen.

“Kiara, I’m sorry,” she said, coming over as I placed the mugs in the sink and began washing them.

“You don’t think there’s anything wrong with it, so why are you apologising?” I questioned quietly.

“Because I know I’m upsetting you by doing this, but we aren’t going to hurt the boy. He may be better in our care.”

“There’s a difference between being in our care and using him as bait, but I know we won’t agree, so let’s forget it. When are you doing the spell?” I asked, my irritation seeping into my voice. She crossed her arms and shook her head.

“I don’t get why you are making this sentimental, Kiara.”

“As a mother, I don’t think it’s right.”

“This involves our loved ones. It’s not so easy to make these decisions.”

“Can we just end the conversation?” I replied, my eyes flashing. Raihana frowned.

“Fine, we won’t discuss it then. I really don’t think you should be there when the spell happens if you are just going to get hurt over it. This is war; that monster has resigned Delsanra to the state she is currently in, and she’s in pain, as well as Dante. I think getting back at him is perfectly fine,” she replied, her own eyes blazing.

“Exactly. That monster is responsible, not his son. Not a child who helped Kataleya! Even if he didn’t help her, we shouldn’t be targeting him,” I shot back.

“Girls. Calm down,” Maria’s voice ordered. We both turned to see our mothers standing there. Raihana was only two years younger than I was, and I didn’t think we’d ever argued before.

“Kiara, I think it’s better if you head to bed,” Mom said quietly. I clenched my jaw, feeling my aura surge around me as I tried to control my emotions.

“No, I’m coming along because this is a child who clearly has no one on his side,” I growled, and I didn’t wait for an answer, brushing past both older women and knocking straight into Chris in the hall. He didn’t say anything as he steadied me by the elbows, a frown of concern on his face. I walked back to the lounge and crossed my arms, looking at Alejandro, my eyes icy. “Let’s get to this spell. Where do you plan to do it?” Alejandro stood up, frowning.

“At headquarters. I’d appreciate it if you stayed here.”

“I’m going to be there,” I replied firmly, my eyes flashing.

“You fucking ain’t. Elijah, make sure she stays here.” His aura rolled off him in waves and I could feel thecommand in it.

Alejandro strode over to me, his power and dominance rolling off him in waves. He reached for my face, but I stepped out of his hold. I shook my head, not masking my utter disappointment. I could never get my head around using a child for any purpose. I… it was wrong.

“I hope you’re happy,” I whispered before I turned. I was about to leave the room, only for Alejandro to grab my arm and yank me into his arms. Sparks rushed through me, and my chest squeezed painfully.

Let go of me,I commanded through the link, not wanting to cause a scene with Dad right there. He frowned but did as I said. I knew he could see the fire in my eyes.

I hope that in time you fucking see that I did the right thing,he replied.

I didn’t answer, running upstairs and walking down the hall. I entered the girls’ bedroom, messaging Mom that I’d sleep there tonight. I did not want to see him. My phone beeped, and I looked down at Dad’s message.