Chapter 118

Her Cold-Hearted Alpha Chapter 118

To Protect

ALEJANDRO

I kissed Kiara fleetingly before we rushed back to our positions . Calming myself for those who were

looking to me for strength . I couldn’t afford to feel anything but blood – thirst and confidence .

How was it that it had all changed when she came into my life ? I knew I’d be happy as long a she lived

… but I also knew she needed more than just herself to live … Her parents , her brother , me … For

Kiara , we had to win this .

I unleashed my power , opening my link so that I could connect to all Alphas . Alphas , who would then

relay it to their packs . I closed my eyes , taking a deep breath as I focused , reaching far out into the

woods that surrounded us .

Honing in on the smallest animal or sound , getting past the hundreds of heartbeats of my wolves . We

were spread out , disguised and hidden , then there were backup wolves far away in case we needed it

.

There it was , the silent movement of something dark , I couldn’t hear any heartbeats or footsteps and

my lips curled in disgust . Magic . ‘ Those in the northeast … fire blindly in one go . She’s there …. ‘ I

linked the Alpha and my pack members who were holding that position . I wasn’t sure if she’d have a

deflecting spell , but we would give it our all .

Silence followed before I heard the sharp wind whip through the trees and the shouts . They had

obviously done some damage . I clenched my jaw , feeling one … four … Five men lose their lives .

They were the first line of defence … I was the second . ” We fight for the win , for our loved ones , our

packs and to fucking destroy that bitch here and now ! Move !

” I ran ahead , a blur as many shifted . Bloodthirsty growls filled the air and a purple glow encircled us .

I cast a glance behind me at Kiara , who was running just a few feet behind me . With Elijah , Liam and

Rafael flanking us .

I signalled everyone to stop when I saw it , the darkness that blanketed the forest , pushing against my

own aura . Her cold , undisguised , sinister laugh filled the air .

” Foolish … To think that wolves can defeat me … It’s good to see you again , son . ” KIARA My heart

was thudding as I saw the glowing magic blanket the area .

My eyes blazed and I let my own aura out , I was not going to let her work whatever magic she was

trying to . Grandma Amelia had given me some strange tips , but unquestioningly I was willing to listen

to them . Our conversation echoed in my mind .

‘ My only worry is that my power depletes fast … Now don’t be stupid , like your useless father ! I like to

think you’re your mother’s daughter ! Draw your power from your source … What source ? … Selene’s

of course …

” The Moon . I didn’t know if it would work , but I intended to find out . The moon was high u p in the sky

, even if it was the night where witches were at their strongest , the moon was still dazzling brightly .

I heard Endora hiss in annoyance as she turned her gaze to me , her magic pushing against mine . ”

You won’t hold out for long … ” She chuckled . Throwing her arms up , she began chanting .

We moved fast , lunging at her , but her barriers held us off . I couldn’t see i f she was alone or not ;

just thick darkness that even my power couldn’t penetrate . I heard shouts and shrieks , feeling several

more wolves die .

Each one sent a painful , sharp tug through me . We were already losing men . ‘ Witches ! ‘ Someone

from our pack shouted . ” There are about four other witches . ” Dad said coldly .

” And so much more … ” Alejandro growled . It took me a second to realise what he meant when

several … ‘ things ‘ burst from the darkness .

There was no way to describe them . They weren’t wolves , nor were they Wendigoes , but they looked

to be a mix between them both . What terrified me most was the intelligence within their eyes .

” Look , daughter of Selene … Look at what I can accomplish ! ” Endora shrieked . I didn’t have time to

reply , springing forward and engaging the first .

‘ Alpha Marcel said to let you know that some of the Wendigo’s are wolves ‘ that were thought dead ! ‘

Someone told us through the link . We were all inter relaying , making sure everyone was in on stuff .

Obviously , it made sense why she didn’t make the rogues band together as a pack .

Marcel would know if someone was dead or not . Sure , she could use magic , but it would have been

harder for her . ‘ Leave the Wendigo’s to the rest . Let’s focus on Endora .

‘ Alejandro’s words came through the link as I deflected an attack , blasting the thing back . Unlike the

usual mindless , blood – thirsty beasts , this one had the mind and fighting skills of a trained wolf ..

‘ Got it ! ‘ I shouted , cutting one of their heads off . SCARLETT It was a mess .

These Wendigo’s were nothing like the others .

They were practically stronger wolves … Looking at them standing on two feet … their speed and their

agility , I felt sick to say they reminded me of ‘ Lycans . Yes , they weren’t exactly like Alejandro , but

the disturbing similarities worried me .

I could feel the impact of their hits , feel the bond break when we lost someone . ‘ Damon ! Careful ! I

do not want Monica coming for me ! ‘ I growled , watching him take on two beasts . ‘ I can handle

myself , Aunty Red .

‘ His confident smile came as he ripped through a Wendigo . ‘ He’s a big boy Scarlett . ‘ Aaron’s voice

came . I shook my head at the father and son . I was about to shift when I felt unease settling in . I

sensed her before I heard or smelt her .

A witch … ” Ah … take out the leader , the rest will fall A whispery voice came .

The next thing I knew , I couldn’t see anything as heavy darkness surrounded m ‘ Scarlett ! ‘ Aarons

panicked voice came . ‘ Be careful ! ‘ I shouted , only to feel a block . I couldn’t hear anyone through

the link anymore .

‘ Aaron !? Aaron ! ‘ Nothing , I felt something rush at me and barely jumped out of the way . We were in

some whirling section of darkness and I could feel the barrier that was stopping anyone from entering .

It was then that I finally saw her , her long red hair swirling around her , her gold eyes glowing , and the

smile of pure malice on her face . ” One to one is fair , right ? ” She asked . I saw the runes that

covered her body wondering what they meant . ” Do you really think killing us is the right thing to do ? ”

I asked coldly .

” Who knows ? ” She brushed off . She whispered a spell and I lunged at her , she blasted me back ,

flames wrapping around me , burning my skin . I bit my lip , drawing blood as I dared not let anyone

feel my pain .

Not my pack , nor Elijah . I was stronger than this . I wouldn’t scream . No matter how agonising this

was , my body was shrieking in agony as I tried to wait to heal myself . I forced myself to shift and

lunged at her .

She tried to blast me back but she hadn’t expected me to be able to shift already . It seemed she didn’t

realise I was a fast healer . I slammed her to the ground , ready to rip her head off , when I was torn off

her and thrown against the swirling barrier .

I hissed in pain , feeling a s if my entire back had been shaved by jagged sandpaper . The smell of my

blood filled my nose as I stumbled to my feet and lurched at the witch . She sent another blast of fire ,

knocking me back . How the hell was I supposed to attack her when I couldn’t even get close to her ?

I got to my feet , my grey fur matted with blood and the strong smell of burnt flesh . My eyes were

blazing silver as I looked straight into her glowing ones .

The rage and determination ripped through me as I pounced …

INDIGO My heart tore in fear when I saw Scarlett being wrapped in that hurricane of darkness . No !

Not Scarlett ! The strong urge to protect her overcame me . I was not going t o lose another loved one !

I was rushing towards the darkness , when a strong hand gripped my arm and yanked me back . ”

What are you doing ? ” Marcel growled . I glared at him .

I didn’t know him enough to judge , but right now , I didn’t need a Rossi telling me what to do ! ” Don’t

tell me what I can and cannot do ! ” I growled back . ” Scarlett needs me ! “

He let go of me to rip a Wendigo apart , slicing through it with one of his long twin blades . He was

actually an impressive swordsman , something you wouldn’t see often in wolves ,

but right now it was helping against the Wendigo’s long dangerous claws that were like twelve -inch

knives . ” You can’t go . ” He muttered and I knew instantly someone had told him to watch out for me .

I turned , about to run off when he grabbed me by the back of my shirt . ” What the actual fuck ?! ” I

shrieked , glancing at Dad , who was fighting one of the Wendigos .

Elijah hadn’t been happy with him joining , but he had refused to back off , saying he would not stand

by when his children were fighting . He also refused to leave Scarlett alone … but now he was tired …

I looked around assessing the monsters , so far there were at least thirty … I don’t know how she had

an army that even Marcel hadn’t known of , but she had I glared at Marcel .

” If you had kept an eye on your rogues , this wouldn’t have happened ! ” I spat . He frowned at me , ”

Really ? Seriously ? We’re going to blame throw now ?

Not all these Wendigos were rogues … And besides , rogues mean lone wolves . I was not

accountable for all of them ! ” He growled back . ” I’ll go to Scarlett ! ” I snapped , ” I don’t need a Rossi

to tell me what to do !

“ He frowned but let go of me . I ran towards the blazing whirlpool , only for strong arms to lift me up as

we went barrelling through . A burning pain screamed through me as the heat of that whirling force –

field melted through my skin and flesh .

I screamed in agony , knowing those arms were protecting me from the worst o f it . Suddenly it was

gone . I gasped for breath , my body crying in pain . Realising we had made it in . ” Fuck you all !

” The red – headed woman hissed , I saw Scarlett shifting back to human form , her entire body

covered in burns . I could see the blood and melted skin . I looked at the man who was carrying me ,

and I saw Marcel’s eyes blazing as he set me down , lunging at the witch .

” Oh , look what we have here , a Rossi . ” She scoffed , blasting him back . He ducked , shifting and

sprang at her , this time despite her ball of flame he knocked her to the ground . I took the chance and

rushed to Scarlett .

” Hey , you ok ?! ” ” Why are you here ?! ” She growled at me , her anger and worry clear in her eyes . ”

Because … ” I said … Because you’re my sister … I couldn’t say it , I had always pretended she didn’t

mean all that much to me , but i t wasn’t true .

” Because I wanted to ! ” I shot back . 1 grabbed one of Marcel’s discarded swords and ran towards the

witch . A burst of flames slammed me back . I rolled away , getting to my feet only to see Scarlett

shifting once again , mostly healed .

Thank the goddess for her abilities ! As one , we ran at the witch whilst she chanted a spell , Marcel

managed to rip one of her arms off . I saw flames wrap around him as he growled , and was thrown

back , the witch fell to her knees . Her runes now glowing .

” How dare he ….. How dare you all ! ” She shrieked . We blocked and ducked her attacks , but the

place was tight … ” Scarlett …

” I murmured . ‘ I heal well . I’m ending this now ! ‘ She said confidently through the link . My heart

thumped . Everything felt like slow motion from there …

The fleeting happiness to fight alongside my sister … A sister I always admired but never dared to

admit . My true queen … The look of determination on Scarlett’s face …

The all too well – known fact that she was reckless … The way she went forward , ignoring the witches

‘ chanting . No … don’t risk it Scar ..

The words never formed on my lips as I watched Scarlett continue forward , extremely fast , even when

a ball of magic flames was thrown at her , illuminating the darkness in flames .

I saw Scarlett knock the witch to the ground , watching the blast rip her off and throw her to the ground

. It was happening so fast … but no … it can’t I lunged forward just as the witch moved her hand back .

Magic swirled around it , aiming for Scarlett’s chest as she lay there battered in her human form . Her

body was shaking as she tried to get u P. Not my sister …

I heard a faint shout from Marcel …

The clang of metal hitting the floor as the weapon slipped from my hand … I couldn’t think of anything

but the fact I needed to protect her , to repay the debt to the woman who had always protected me

since I was a child …

The one who shielded me from everything , My Queen , my Goddess , my protector … My sister .