Page 74 of The Alpha's Heir

“Where are you moving her to, son? Is she going to be okay?” Xavier has remained with us throughout the whole ordeal, and I had been so focused on helping Eva and Lina that I forgot to include him in the progression I could see and feel through my bond.

“Sorry, Xavier, I keep forgetting that I need to tell you what’s happening too. Lina says the manifestations have mostly reversed but Eva needs to rest and be looked after for a while. I am taking her home. The cells are no longer safe with all those cracks, and I want her to be waited on, hand and foot for the remainder of her confinement. She isn’t out of the woods yet, but with some tender loving care and pampering, I am sure she’ll be feeling better soon. I really thought I was about to lose her.”

Xavier gives me a pat on the shoulder and back. “She’s strong, Aiden, stronger than any of us. Probably the strongest She-Wolf I’ve ever met.”

I smile because I completely agree. Eva is the strongest person I have ever met.

When I reach our apartment, Eva stirs and whimpers. “Aidy? Where are we? Tell Roman I am sorry, I am so sorry for causing him so much pain.” I shush her.

“It’s fine, Roman wanted to help and now we know we can get through anything together. Come on, let's get in bed and snuggle our sunshine girl. This has been the hardest time of our lives. It's time for us to relax and let the healing do its job.

“Thank you, Aiden. Thank you for loving me.”

I will love her with every inch of my capacity until the end of time. She is my mate, my love and the inspiration in my life. I have never felt prouder that she is mine.

*** Salma ***

I march into that hospital room. Now that I know Alejandro is safe, I am ready to give him a bollocking for almost getting himself killed.

“Chula! You are a sight for sore eyes,” Ale says to me through half-opened eyes, obviously thinking I will be happy and relieved to see him.

“Don’t you Chula me, Alejandro Suarez! How dare you nearly get yourself fucking killed? If anyone is going to kill you… it’ll be me. Understand? I swear to God you’ve taken years off my life with that stunt. Don’t make me knock some sense into you, because I will.”

He looks pale and tired and although he gives me a small smile, it’s far from his usual one, and the fight evaporates from me. I love him and I’m glad he is safe, but goodness, he is paying for my next hairdresser’s appointment. My hair will be full of grey after all the worrying I’ve done over him.

“I understand, mi amour. I am an inconsiderate bastard and I promise, next time I will hand you the gun. But right now, I need you to help me make a claim on the Serrano firm. We own their asses now, that’s the least I’m owed for the fucking run around Tony gave us and for the mess he has made of my leg.” He winces as he tries to move, and I hold him down to stop him from moving again.

“Just lie down and relax, Ale, everything is taken care of. I do have to leave you for a little while now, but you can use this time to contemplate how many different ways I will torture you if you ever do this again. And you can rest and sleep too.” I kiss him gently on the head, the effects of the pain relief make him drowsy, and his eyes struggle to stay open. “I love you, Alejandro, I’ll be back soon.”

“Are you ready, Mrs Morales?” I shake my head at Willy.

“Not yet, Willy, I have one more person I want on this mission. It might take me a while to persuade them though.” I smile at my hidden joke that no one else will get yet.

While I brought Ale here to get treatment right away, Raul, Matteo and Penelope secured the Serrano Firm for us. Everything is ours. Ale is now a Don in his own right, and I am so proud of him. Dominga is dead, and although I don’t relish the task of telling my little brother that she is dead, I am relieved that my adoption of him will be straightforward and uncontested.

The true icing on the cake, though, is that Junior has been spotted looking around for Dominga and he has another female with him. He is still sniffing around Serrano property, unable to find his lover.

My plan is to go and take him out once and for all, but first, I need a sparring partner. I can think of no one better.

I walk through the packhouse and knock on the door. Beta Preston opens the door and looks at me in confusion when he does. “Hi, I know it's late or is it early? I didn’t even know what time it was anymore. Is Amber awake? We’re going on a mission.”

*** Junior ***

Dominga is on the missing list and panic rises fast within me. Where the fuck is she? After searching the hotel we stayed at and finding all our belongings gone without a trace, I have no option but to go and find her. I have to try her home, her club, her Don’s address. Anywhere she may be.

“Junior, let's just forget about Dominga. If we go back home, the pack will follow you. Your dad is getting old and soft and if you challenge him, you’ll win, and then we can be The Luna and Alpha of the Moon Stone.”

Her ravings and ramblings are really starting to grate right down my nerves. She doesn’t seem to realise that we will be detained on sight and both of us will lose our throats. We are in too deep with everything now, but Nikki is deranged, or stupid. Maybe she is both. Even if I could depend on the pack to protect me from the Mafia, they will never stand for my attempt to kidnap a small child or for seriously injuring a human. If Dominga is not here to help me, I know I am screwed. I will have to go rogue and hide.

“I am not going to challenge my father. Now, will you stop your nagging and help me find her. She is our last hope.” I speak to her slowly like she is having trouble comprehending what I am saying, but if anything, this angers her into more rants.

“What is your obsession with her, Junior? She is older than your mother and her face is like a leather chamois. She must be good in the sack because she has you obsessed with her.” Nikki’s jealousy is starting to show and the cracks in her mental state are becoming large gorges. I can’t remember the last time she ate or had more than a twenty-minute nap.

“Will you leave off about her? She has the money and power to get us away from here with our throats intact. That’s what you want, right? To live long enough to have your pup?” I raise my voice and instantly regret it, so again, I use the possibility of a pup to my advantage. It’s all she is concerned about. I walk towards Dominga’s neighbourhood when Nikki shouts out to me from the dark and malodorous alleyway we have been hiding in.

“I will feel it if you fuck her. And if you fuck her… I will harm both of you. Do not betray me, Junior. You are mine now.”

Has she seriously lost her marbles? “You threaten me again, bitch, and I’ll solve both our problems by ripping your throat out. Is that what you want? There will be no pups then. So, get off my back and concentrate on finding Dominga.” I growl at her, and she submits with a whimper.

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