Her Cold-Hearted Alpha novel Chapter 77

KIARA

” Amore Mio ‘ … My love in Italian … The words Alejandro had said before he left the kitchen . Words that only gave my wolf hope whilst creating uncertainty and curiosity about what the future might hold . These words filled my mind and entered my restless dreams . Dreams where he marks Jasmin , tells her to ignore me before they walk away . Dreams that hurt .

The scene constantly changed from his whispered words of sweetness to him turning his back on me . ” Rise and shine Kia . ” Mom’s voice made my eyes open suddenly . ” Mom , ever heard of knocking ? ” I asked , rubbing my eyes as she pulled the curtains open . She gave me a small smirk . ” Yeah , I just didn’t want to . ” I rolled my eyes , my eyes falling on the two mugs of hot chocolate that sat on my bedside table . I knew she wanted to talk … great … She sat at the end of my bed .

Without her trademark red lipstick that she was rarely seen without , she looked years younger . I swear , we could pass as sisters rather than mother and daughter … although I looked more like Dad . ” How are you feeling ? ” Mom asked , picking up the mugs and passing one over to me .

I scooted up and leant against the headboard . ” I’m … ” Fine . That was the automatic reply that came to my lips , but I wasn’t . ” I t hurts . You know how I always felt about finding my mate and then this happens . ” ” Mom nodded .

” I know you’re angry at me because I didn’t tell you , but there wasn’t anything t o tell . ” ” You know I was angrier because if I knew , I wouldn’t have let you stand by and watch him mock that bond and yourself as he dared to even attempt to take Jasmin as his mate . ” Mom said , her aura filling the room and her eyes flashing silver .

” So , you’re mad because I didn’t react ? ” 1 asked sceptically . ” Yeah , you should have slapped him a few and rejected him right there on stage . I would have loved that . The idiot couldn’t . even take you saying those words in private . Imagine if you did it in front of everyone . ” Mom said , a cold smirk on her face . I nodded . Mom really was epic …. ” Yeah … Mom … I’m not you .

” I said . She sighed . ” Yeah , guess not , but I’m proud of you . After sleeping on it , I handled this so maturely . It realised you actually makes me really proud of you . I know you’re not a child and you can handle yourself , but as a mother , I want to give you some advice . ” She took a sip of her hot chocolate and I watched her .

I loved how Mom understood me , once you got past her temper anyway . ” Shoot . ” I said , smiling slightly . ” I know he’s your mate , but what he did was wrong . Very wrong . We all make mistakes but even after I got pissed at Jasmin , I realised she’s just another victim in this . He gave her hope and she believed in that .

Yes she hurt you , and I won’t forgive her for that , but I also know that’s a very biased opinion as a mother . The situation was messy . We all do and say things we may not mean . Yes , I disliked what Jasmin and Alejandro did , but I love how you handled this like the queen you are . No pun intended . ” I smiled at that . Taking a sip of my own drink , the warmth running down my throat was pleasant . ” And I’m not encouraging you to accept o r reject Alejandro .

That’s your choice … But I will say one thing , he needs to work to redeem himself . Never settle for anything less than the very best . I know h e didn’t want to reject you and your father also said he has taken care of you . ” Yeah , in more ways than Dad knows … I kept my face emotionless as Mom continued . ” But if he wants you … then make him atone for the pain he’s caused you .

You deserved the best . In your situation , I wouldn’t have been as calm as you were . ” Mom said . ” Let him show you he can be the man you want in your life . ” ” I talked to him last night … He told me his reason … and although I don’t agree with him , I understand where he’s coming from . ” I said quietly . Mom looked at me with a gentle smile . ” And ? ” She urged . ” He asked that if he tried … was there a chance ? ” I said , blushing as I remembered last night .