We both stayed silent, the weight of the upcoming battle weighing heavily on our minds. This plan could help save a life or destroy thousands more. It was a double-edged blade, and I was siding with the one that was risking far more, on the words of a powerful child and with my only ally being the one man who hated me more than anything.
How badly could things go wrong?
Goodbyes
Alejandro
The meeting was over. We would be leaving soon. Everything was finally in place. I had given the men of my pack half an hour to say goodbye to their families because, although I would do my best to make sure the losses were minimum… there would still be losses.
“You aren’t well, Alpha. Are you sure you should be leading?” Carmen asked quietly as we walked towards the cells. I cast her a cold glare.
“I’m fine. Go do whatever the fuck you need to,” I commanded coldly. “I am the fucking king, and I plan to lead my men regardless of my health.
She lowered her head and walked out, leaving me alone to head down to where my queen was bound. Sure, I was in fucking pain, and the bouts of coughing up blood were growing, but I was still fucking strong. My stomach twisted the closer I got to where Kiara was locked up. Taking a deep breath, I unlocked the door and walked down to the end cell.
She lay on a slab of silver, chained to it. She was also hooked up to a machine that was keeping her unconscious via a drip. Her face was pale, and she looked like she had lost some weight.Fuck, Amore Mio…
I picked up her slender hand, which was restrained by cuffs, bending down and kissing it softly. The strong sparks danced between us before I placed her hand back down gently. I wouldn’t be able to bid her farewell or tell her I got this shit under control because it could alert him.
I love you. I swear we will destroy this fucker and send him back to hell once and for all.
I stroked her hair, frowning deeply. Was I doing the right thing by letting Maria do this? I knew she was adamant, but I really needed to be sure. I didn’t like it, not one fucking bit.
Delsanra, Dante, you… I’m going to fix this. Wait for me because I will be back. No one messes with my family and fucking lives.Leaning down, I threaded my fingers through her hair and kissed her lips.Hold on.I forced myself back and looked down at her for a final time as if wanting to etch this moment into my mind. I hoped that with his death, her memories would return.
I turned away, not wanting to linger for longer than normal or make the Djinn suspicious if he was somehow awake. I glanced at my watch. I had twenty minutes to meet the kids and get ready.
I had gottenchanged and had just gone to see Del, who was still unconscious, only to find Maria was there, too. She was already dressed and ready for the mission.
“You can still change your mind,” I said quietly. She shook her head.
“My mind is made up, and I cannot wait to see him again,” she said, smiling at me with a glimmer of hope in her eyes. My heart squeezed, and I nodded. She fucking wanted this…
“Say hi to him for me then,” I said quietly. “I hope he’s proud. I know I’m not even half the man he was… but I’ll carry on trying.”
She nodded, her eyes glittering with unshed tears. I quickly bent down, giving Delsanra a kiss on the forehead before leaving the room. I hated fucking goodbyes.
Leo’s come, Al,Darien said through the link, making me frown.
I thought the fucker was going to meet us on the way.
He said he couldn’t bother waiting. Shall I let him into the mansion?
Yeah, Raven and Raihana are with the kids in the lounge. He won’t try anything.
Got it.
I cut the link and headed downstairs myself. Entering the lounge, Dante looked at me as two of the Westwood five sat next to him. He played a game on the tablet while they watched with rapt attention. Raven was carrying Tatum and Sienna as she sang some weird shit to them. Ahren and her other three were playing on the floor. One thing I had to admit was she sure fucking knew how to look after multiple kids.
“Where’s Ri?” I asked Raven.
“She went to say goodbye to Chris,” Raven said, her eyes filled with concern. I nodded, frowning.
“And Liam?” I asked.
“In the garden, watching the girls.” I nodded and turned to Dante.
“I’m leaving soon,” I told him.
