Her Cold-Hearted Alpha novel Chapter 30

KIARA

I wasn’t going to cry over my own mistake. If he wants to act like last night didn’t happen, then I will do the same. I made my way past the training grounds, my eyes watched the training regime that was currently going on. It was brutal, I could see there was no such thing as holding back. It was like the survival of the fittest…

I heard quiet footsteps behind me and

paused.

“Greg.” I said, recognising his scent.

“Morning.” He said in reply. I sighed

inwardly.

“I’m headed to the hospital. You don’t need to follow me, I’m safe here.”

“Still, I need to do my job.” He replied firmly.

What time did he even get up? I turned and looked at him.

“Look, I’m fine and I don’t want someone following me constantly. Please just give me space.”

I know I probably sounded harsh but I didn’t want someone worrying over me. Look around, there’s plenty of people here and I’m perfectly safe.”

‘Not everyone can be trusted, you should know that.’ He said through the link.

He wasn’t wrong but I didn’t have the patience to listen today.

‘I will be fine; I’ll drop you an update hourly via mind link. I’m going to the hospital and I don’t need you worrying over me.” I said curtly.

“Got it. Just be careful, princess.”

I frowned at the term, a term many called me because I am the Alpha’s daughter. He walked off and I found my attention returning to the warriors. I watched them for a short while before I continued to the hospital.

Doctor Callum seemed to approve of me being there nice and early as he put me to work immediately, saying he wanted to see my knowledge of medicinal herbs. I knew it was a test for him to check if he could actually trust me around patients.

The task before me was several unmarked jars, he wanted me to make a note of what each mix or paste consisted of. He left me i n the room, saying if I were done soon we would go check on Luca’s bandage.

I now looked at the long line of jars, this was going to be a piece of cake. I put some music on low volume through my phone, not wanting to disturb anyone as I had forgotten my earphones, before getting to work.

“Elder wood, Lavender, Clove….” I wrote the names in my large writing on a sticky note as I sniffed the herb carefully, not wanting to miss anything. The task wasn’t as easy as it appeared, it had taken me more than an hour. At the end of it there were two jars I was still stuck on. M y head felt fuzzy, probably thanks to all the herbs I had been inhaling for the last hour. I massaged my temples before I took a deep sniff of one of the two remaining jars.

Goddess, what am I missing…? My eyes

suddenly flew open as the answer came to be like the flip of a light switch. I smirked. Smart move Doc, but not smart enough… Satisfied with my answers, I wondered if I should go find Doctor Callum. I mean, he didn’t come back even once.

It took me less than five minutes to find him. He was talking to two nurses and I stayed far away, not wanting to intrude. The moment he turned and the women worked off, I ran over, stumbling as pain jarred up my ankle. I saw his gaze fall to m y ankle, his brow creasing slightly, but it lasted less than a second as he crossed his arms and looked at me. 2

“Are you done, madam?” He said.

“I said don’t call me that…” I protested. “I won’t disobey my Alpha. Now why are you wasting time?”

“I’m done.” I said, feeling like a ten-year old child telling my teacher I was finished with my work.

“Already?” He asked sceptically.

“Well, come see for yourself.” I said. I really wanted to move on to something more exciting…

He grunted and fell in step with me, looking at me for a moment as if he wanted to say something but then changed his mind. When we got back to the room I waited patiently as he looked a t all of the jars, taking a sniff then looking at the note.

He finally screwed the last jar lid on and

smiled slightly.

“I won’t lie, I’m impressed. Alpha Elijah

has done a fine job in teaching you.”

I frowned. I’m sorry, I love my Dad but he was not the one who taught me. If anything, it was mom’s suggestion to ask Grandma Amelia.

“My teaching has nothing to do with Dad. It was my mother, Alpha Scarlett, who taught me to fight, cook and encouraged me to follow my interest in medical healing.” I said, crossing my arms. “Why does everyone immediately compliment Dad?”

He chuckled. “Well, he is the Alpha-“

“Mom is also an Alpha. It isn’t because

Dad’s an Alpha, it’s because he’s a man.”

“Ok, I get it.” He said, waving his hand. I frowned. No, he didn’t, but I’ll show them “You even picked up on the wolfsbane.”

“Yes, I was a little thrown off as it was such a low amount, the scent was barely distinguishable.”

“Well, I needed to see what level you are a t. The kings warriors need the very best care.”

“That’s understandable.” I said as we both left the room. “So, do we see Luca now?”