Her Cold-Hearted Alpha novel Chapter 33

KIARA

I knocked the door to Valentin’s apartment and it was opened quite soon b y a young woman , who was heavily pregnant . Instantly I realised why Callum had said it wouldn’t be ideal … ” Can I help you ? ” She asked . I could tell instantly she was stressed , tired and distraught . I could also see she had been mated into this pack because she lacked the muscles of the females of this pack . ” I’m just someone from the hospital , I just 11 ” No ! Selene no ! ” My eyes widened in surprise , realising what she was assuming . ” No no ! He’s fine ! I mean , he’s still healing but his bloods are looking better than yesterday . ” I said quickly , placing m y hands on her shoulders and gently giving them a squeeze . ” Oh … But there’s not much hope for him is there ? ” She whispered .. I gave her a small smile . ” There is always hope . I came here for something actually . ” I said gently . ” Sorry I didn’t get your name . ” She said . ” Oh sorry , I’m Kiara and yours ? ” ” Jean . ” She said . ” Jean .

Well , I was wondering if I could have some worn clothes , bedding , anything with your scent on it . I think it would help Valentin feel at peace …. I know you can’t be there but I think your scent would calm him . ” I asked gently . Not wanting to stress her out . She stopped and looked at me . ” Do you think it would help ? ” She asked . I saw the hope in her eyes and I swear I a m going to make sure he’s ok ! ” I think it will . ” I said with resilience . She smiled and nodded . ” Then I’ll go get you some items ! ” She waddled off and I wondered how far along she was . She looked to be near the end of her third trimester and I wished Valentin could be by her side when she gave birth . She was back soon enough and gave me a tight hug as a thank you .

With reinforced determination , I took the large bag of clothing and headed back to the hospital , lugging the heavy bag with me . I ignored the looks I got from some of the doctors and nurses as I had to ask someone to let me in , Doctor Callum didn’t have a pass ready for me yet . Once I was in the ward , I entered Valentin’s room with three items from the bag . I placed them under his head as I stroked his head gently . The room smelt slightly better with the windows now open , although they were just small vents right at the top , every little helped . ” Jean sends her regards ; she’s waiting for you . ” I said , hoping he could hear me and hopefully smell her scent . He seemed to calm down and the two guards exchanged looks .

I stayed there for a while , until Valentin had fallen asleep , before I left and headed back to Alejandro’s mansion … I wasn’t looking forward to this , but I knew I had to face him sooner or later . I stepped inside and his scent hit me strongly . My stomach did a flip and I hesitated in the hallway . I could tell from the scents that Raihana , Raven and Jasmin were also there . ” Please ? ” Raihana asked , her voice was a lot softer .. ” I don’t have time . ” Alejandro’s cold reply came . ” It’s just one movie . I’ll bake . ” Jasmin’s voice came . ” Oh , why don’t we do like a bake – off and uncle can guess who cooked what ? ” Raihana’s excited voice came . ” Bake – off for the king ? ” Raven’s voice came . She sounded quieter and I didn’t miss the hostility in her tone . ” Why not ? I think it’ll be nice … So he and Rayhan can be the judges … “

” What does the winner get ? ” Jasmin asked in a very flirtatious tone . ” A kiss from the King . ” Raven stated . I raised my eyebrows . What was going through that head of hers ? I didn’t go into the living room or bother to hear Alejandro’s reply . Instead , I made my way upstairs . He was the one to blank me this morning . If he wanted to acknowledge m e , he could do it on his own . I was not going to let him walk all over me . I took a quick shower , seeing that most of the hickeys had vanished apart from one o r two that left a slight bruising . By nightfall , I was sure they’d be gone too … I traced my finger over one . With its fading away , I felt like I would lose the memory o f last night too … I had just pulled on a deep purple crop top with black cropped high waisted pants , and was towel drying my hair when there was a knock at my door .