Page 77 of King Alejandro

“He’s hurting, but he’ll be okay,” I replied, looking over at Kataleya, who was listening. It stung seeing her sadness. She had been so excited to see him…

He lost his hand because he helped her,I whispered through the link. He frowned. I sensed his anger and sadness through the link before he blocked his emotions off.

That fucker hurt his own pup. He’s a fucking sicko.

He is… but, Alejandro, we cannot keep him locked up. Let’s bring him home.

I can’t risk that.

We can always have someone around him, but I don’t think this is good for him.

“Let’s head home,” Alejandro spoke out loud, his voice cold, looking at Kevin and Kataleya.

I knew the conversation was over. Again.

The next daydawned cold and cloudy, and although Alejandro and I were speaking, he refused to budge from his decision on Enrique.

It took a lot of time to reassure Kataleya that he was just a little upset and that he’d get better. I knew he was just a child who tried to do the right thing, yet when he did, he was punished for it in such a way there was no recovering what he had lost.

I really wanted to bring him home, but Alejandro was not agreeing, so I had gone to visit twice yesterday. I wanted to help, and I intended to. I wished there was a way to restore his hands, but I couldn’t recreate limbs. I planned on going to visit him again. This time, I’d take Azura; maybe she would have a better way of getting him to talk.

Although Alejandro wanted to question him, I was adamant about giving him at least a day or two.

Today Alpha Kenneth Arden of the Shadow Wolves Pack was arriving, and perhaps he’d have some answers for us rather than us having to interrogate Enrique.

After breakfast and spending a little time with the rest, I told Azura to come with me. Mom and Dad would be leaving before Alpha Kenneth even got here. Apparently, he and Dad did not see eye-to-eye. They had attended alpha training together, and something had happened. Whatever it was, Dad refused to talk about it, but he also didn’t want to be here to see him, saying he would break his fucking teeth. I was surprised to learn it was Dad’s hatred towards him that was the reason Kenneth was not on the Council despite being one of the strongest alphas in the country.

“We’ll be back soon,” I promised Mom before Azura and I left the mansion.

“So, this is the boy that helped Kataleya?”

“Yes, and I think you might be able to get him to talk,” I replied.

“Dante could have.” She crossed her arms, looking thoughtful.

“He isn’t really well enough, and he gets quite angry when I talk about Enrique…” I frowned. I needed to ask him about that. Nothing ever had no reason when it came to Dante.

“Hmm, that’s true. Besides, I’m older than him, I’m probably much more useful.” She did a cartwheel before spinning around and slipping her hands into the back pockets of her denim jeans. “What exactly do you want me to do?”

“Just talk to him. He’s not very open. I brought these chocolates and snacks, perhaps you can offer them to him?” I suggested, passing her the bag. Her eyebrow shot up, and she looked at me sceptically.

“You actually want me to give a boy chocolates? I don’t think so.”

“Zuzu!” I pouted.

“Kia! I steal chocolates from boys, I do not give them,” she pouted back, and I sighed.

“Fine. I’ll give the chocolate…”

She nodded as if this was the right choice as we entered the building. I hid a smile as Azura stared every guard in the eye and gave a curt nod. My little alpha princess. We reached the room, and I glanced over at the two guards.

“How was he during the night?”

“He ate a little. Once again, he refused to use the bed and slept on the floor. He only called when he wanted to go to the bathroom, and he took a shower.” I frowned; he was being treated like a prisoner. A sudden idea came to me as the door opened, and I smiled faintly. Perfect.

“Good morning, Enrique,” I greeted as Azura tilted her head, looking the taller boy over as he stood there, arms crossed. He frowned coldly at her, and she smirked.

“Don’t frown at me. I bite.” She planted her hands on her hips. “This is the boy you wanted me to see? He’s cute but a bit young for me.” I almost chuckled as his glare grew.