Her Cold-Hearted Alpha novel Chapter 16

KIARA

When Dad walked in , the rage on his face was palpable . I knew he was angry at me but I wasn’t wrong either . ” Elijah . ” Mom began . ” Not now Red . This time I’m not going to listen . ” He said quietly . ” I think we all need to calm down first . ” Liam said . Forever the peacemaker in the family , but I was glad he wasn’t angry ; I will talk to him about Damon later . I owe him that much . ” Don’t tell me to calm down . ” Dad growled . ” Elijah baby , he’s right . ” Mom said as she walked over to him , wrapping her arms around him and burying her head in his neck . The frown on his face didn’t let up but I sensed him calming down , although he was fighting to stay angry at me .

” Let’s talk calmly . ” She whispered into his ear . Goddess . The magic mom had to tame dad was impressive . But before dad could reply the doorbell rang and I was hoping whoever it was , came with a distraction that would stop this from getting worse . I’d rather talk to dad when he was calmer . The familiar scent made me smile as granddad walked in . ” Do you ever do anything but shout Elijah ? ” ” Seeing your face isn’t helping . ” Dad said , although he met his father with a small smile and a hug . Grandad then gave mum a huge bear hug , before meeting Liam . ” Do you kids no longer shower after training ? I mean , you two stink . ” He said , making me feel embarrassed . 2 ” Oh my god is it that bad ? What would have- ” I stopped myself thinking , I was about to say Alpha – Alejandro … Goddess , I needed t o stop thinking about him .

” Yeah , it is awful . Now both of you should go shower , then we can have a drink . Scarlett , any of your bakes available ? ” ” Doesn’t mama bake anymore for you ? ” Mom teased as I rushed from the room first , ignoring the pain my ankle . It was , after all , ever – present . 1 ” Not as much . She says she’s retired ! ” I heard Grandad complain . I smiled , how I missed them . It was always nice when they visited . ” Kia ! ” Liam called just as I reached the top step . I stopped as he climbed the steps 3 at a time before stopping in front of me . I looked up at him and he sighed . ” I’m sorry about flipping earlier … It’s still weird for me , but I know you’re not a kid anymore . ” 11 Wow , was Liam actually apologising ? He really was a softy at heart .

I felt guilty too , I shook my head . ” No , I’m sorry too . We’ve called our agreement off . Besides , we’re at the age where we need to find our mates … So … Yeah . ” I shrugged and he looked at me with sadness in his eyes . ” I hope I wasn’t the reason for it . ” ” Not really . But you’re right , someone could get hurt . ” ” There’s one more thing . ” He said hesitantly . I looked at him curiously , waiting for him to continue . ” I didn’t mean to suffocate you . I know you say it a lot but I never realised it was s o bad that you want to leave and go elsewhere . ” He said , trying to hide how m y words had affected him . I had hurt him . The very thought made my chest clench painfully . This wasn’t my aim . I shook my head and wrapped my arms around his waist . ” I know , but I just want to do stuff without everyone worrying for me . To be more than the Alpha’s daughter . ” I whispered , inhaling his comforting scent . Grandad was right , we did stink . ” I’ll support you .