Chapter 66

King Alejandro The Return Of Her Cold Hearted Alpha Chapter 66 Mother To Daughter MARIA Four days had passed since the meeting and we were getting ever closer to the blood count, which meant the time to leave would be soon…

It had been four days since Kiara had lost control and was now being kept unconscious. Seeing her lying there on a bed of silver with chains holding her down was painful.

I had wanted to talk to her before I left, one final time… to ask her to take care of my grandchildren… to take the place of that grandmother figure for them that I no longer would be able to fulfil… but I didn’t have the luxury to bid her goodbye. I now stood outside Raihana’s bedroom, hesitating. I had told her I had wanted a word, so she was expecting me, but I was feeling a little uncertain. Scared even. I swallowed hard trying to be strong. How do I tell my daughter that I wasn’t coming back? “Aunty Maria, come in.” Chris said opening the door and flashing me a smirk 2 I smiled, and entered their bedroom, my heart pounding, which made Chris look at me suspiciously.

S “You alright?” He asked. “Of course I am.” I replied smoothly, walking over to the travel cot where Tatum was fast asleep My little prince… “Mom.” Raihana said coming out of the adjoining bathroom in a silk nightgown. “Could you close the door please, Chris?” I asked, as he was still standing there. He closed it slowly, exchanging looks with Raihana who came over to me and felt my forehead. “Your heart’s racing, Mom.” She murmured concerned. I sat on the edge of the bed, pulling her down beside me. “I wanted to talk to you both about something.” I started, taking her hands. “Promise me you both will hear me out before saying anything and what I speak of stays in this room.” “I promise.” Raihana said, brushing it off.

“No Raihana, take an oath on Tatum.”

“Mom… You’re asking for an oath, what is going on?” “You won’t know until you take the oath.” I said pointedly. She rolled her eyes as Chris smirked. “I take an oath on RÍ. You have my word, I won’t repeat anything to anyone.” He said, placing a hand on his heart.

“I swear on Tatum’s life.” Raihana said, shaking her head. “Happy?” “Yes.” I said quietly, looking at my son-in-law. ‘I will need him to be here for Raihana…

“Mom? Hello? You can tell us; you are acting really weird.” She felt my forehead again, looking confused.

Here it goes. Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes for a moment, giving Raihana’s hand a gentle squeeze. “It’s about the upcoming battle.” I said softly.

“Oh mom, I wish you didn’t have to go. Don’t worry, you will be ok, Uncle Al won’t let anything happen to you.” Raihana said, smiling at me.

I nodded.

“I know he won’t, but… there is a price to pay for taking a demon’s life.” I began, my heart thundering as Raihana’s smile vanished, replaced with a frown. “A life. The one who stabs him with the dagger will die.”

“Shit! Is Uncle planning.” “I said, hear me out, ya habibti!” I scolded as Chris stood there, watching me sharply with his piercing eyes. “Ok but uncle can’t-” “He was planning to, but the kids are still so young, Kiara is so young, they have their entire life ahead.” I explained, and Raihana nodded. “And well… I want to return to him.” I finished softly, and for the first time, I looked into her eyes.

She frowned, trying to understand before her eyes widened, her heart thundering as she stared at me, realisation burning in her brown orbs. “Fuck.” Chris muttered. Her eyes began filling with tears and I knew I needed to say what I had to before I couldn’t hold myself together any longer. “Every day that passes feels like a burden upon my soul. Life is… empty.” I felt guilty, I was their mother, I was meant to continue going for them. “I’m sorry, I know you must think I’m such a coward for leaving all of you. I truly miss him.”

She shook her head, her lips trembling as she squeezed my hand tightly. “You and Rayhan have your lives before you, your mates, your children, and I think I can leave you now.” I cupped her face as her lip quivered and for a moment it felt like a fifteen-year-old Raihana was before me. “May I return to my mate?” ! Those were the words that broke the dam on her tears, and she lowered her head. “You will leave us? What about our little baby? He or she will never get to meet you.” She whispered, placing her free hand on her stomach. “My children won’t have any grandparents.”

“I know, ya habibti, but Alejandro cannot do this or anyone else, it isn’t fair. I want to go… and this is my chance. You will never be alone. You will have Alejandro, Kiara, Delsanra, Rayhan-” “Does Rayhan know?!” She asked, brushing her tears away angrily. “No, and I don’t plan to tell him. I am leaving a small video for him and for Kiara.” I said softly, brushing her tears away as she shook her head.

“Goddess, there has to be another way!” She cried in frustration. “Baby.” Chris said, as she stood up, he pulled her into his arms forcefully. “She said, she’s tired.”

“She can’t go!” Raihana snapped, despite the tears running down her cheeks. “No!”

Her loud shout disturbed Tatum, I stood up as he started crying and took him from the cot. Hugging him tightly, my own tears threatening to fall, I turned away.

I will not show my weakness…

“Please Raihana, living without your mate is like living when your inside is empty.” “And what of us?!

Don’t we make you happy? Come live with us if you feel alone at home! Please, Mom, don’t do this!” She sobbed. She came over, grabbing my shoulders as I rocked the child in my arms.

“You all do, but I cannot explain it… Tell me Raihana, can you imagine life without Chris?” I asked quietly.

She looked over my shoulder, her eyes filling with pain. “A life where your other half is gone? Waking every day with the absence of his smile, touch, and presence? Everywhere I walk, I see memories that we once shared… I need him, Raihana. Please don’t make this harder for me. Let me go.”

“Mom…” She hugged me, the little prince between us staring up at us as he watched us curiously.

Our foreheads were pressed together and a few tears escaped me despite my greatest effort, making Tatum giggle as he clapped, staring up at us. “How did Uncle even agree?” She whispered, between her sobs. “He saw my pain.” I replied, taking a deep, shuddering breath. “He didn’t want to, but I begged him.”

“Rayhan is going to kill.” She said, shaking her head. “And that is why I want you to make sure he sees this video.” I reached into the pocket of my skirt and held out a small drive. “Make sure he sees it.”

She nodded, before a fresh wave of tears consumed her. Chris took Tatum from my arms, and I hugged my child, knowing that these moments were coming to an end and the sheer weight that I would no longer have my children in my arms hit me hard.

There was indeed a price for everything…

I left their room an hour later and made my way to Delsanra’s room. Rayhan was gone for the night, and I was going to spend the night watching over her. She was no longer able to get up from bed, and she spent most of the time sleeping. The curse was taking its toll and we all feared what would happen without Kiara to help ease it a little, even Raihana’s healing spells did nothing to ease her pain. The Omega, Clara, smiled at me when I entered, holding a sleeping Ahren in her arms. “Was he not asleep?”

I asked quietly. “He wanted his mother.” She replied, looking older than ever. This Djinn was taking its toll on the entire pack “Pass him to me and get some rest yourself.” I told her with a gentle smile.

“Shall I take Sienna?”

“No, I will have them.” I replied, going over to the bed where Sienna was already asleep next to her mother. “Ok ma’am, if you need anything, don’t hesitate to call.” She whispered before leaving the room.

I looked at the child in my arms and walking over to the bed I slipped in on the end, placing him down by his sister and laying down next to him. “I’ll miss you all.” I whispered. Was I selfish to leave them? Would Rayhan hate me?

I stroked the children’s curls and for a moment I remembered when Rayhan and Raihana were little pups. Rafael would come home late, but he’d always go to kiss them, and if they woke up, he’d just bring them to our room. I’d scold him for ruining their routine. I closed my eyes, letting the tears stream down my cheeks now that I was alone. I looked over at the second daughter I was blessed with. No matter how hurtful the things I said when I first realised that she was a witch were, she still forgave me. She was the best mate I could ever wish for, for Rayhan.

“Mama Mari, what’s wrong?” Her weak voice came.

I looked away, wiping my tears, I hadn’t realised she had woken up.

“I just… nothing,”

“I know it’s not nothing. Talk to me.” She whispered, her eyelids opening slightly.

Our eyes met, and I smiled softly, despite the tears in my eyes.

“I can’t have you telling Rayhan.” I whispered.

“L… What is it?” She asked, worry crossing her face.

I shook my head, I loved her but… what if she told Rayhan?

“Just know that I love you and you ARE going to get better soon.” “Thank you.” She smiled despite the pain she was in. “I love you too. You are the mother I always wished to have.”

I nodded.

“I’m glad, I too was blessed by the gods to have gotten another daughter as perfect and strong as you.”

I reached over and caressed her cheek. She closed her eyes before she opened them again, and this time they were full of sadness.

“Didn’t you say I’ll be ok? Why does this sound like a farewell?” She whispered.

She tried to smile, and I simply shook my head.

“I’m just having a moment. You will be ok. Absolutely.”

She nodded and we fell silent, I wasn’t sure if she fell asleep but just as troubled sleep was overcoming me, I heard her speak.

“Mama Mari… This isn’t farewell, is it?” 2 But I didn’t have the heart to reply….

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