Alpha Of Darkness And The Half-Breed Healer

AUTHOR’S POV

Kingston felt discomfort in his chest as his eyes grazed through Nia’s message. He had thought his approach had startled her, and she would have a rethink and express how much she loved him, too. He sounds delusional, but for a split second, he wanted to be very hopeful. Seeing how quickly she responded to him, it’s best to accept his truth.

Opening the car door, he felt weak in the legs. Making his way into the house, a string of curses rolled out of his mouth when he saw his entire family seated like they were waiting for him to return.

“What is this I hear about you harboring some feelings towards the half-breed?” Levi countered the moment Kingston stepped in.

Kingston glanced back at his brother, and he gave a thumbs up. Not bothering to hide the fact that he snitched on him. “I believe I am old enough to decide who I want to be with.”

Stephanie gave a warning glare. “You will not talk disrespect your father for a nobody. Is that clear?”

“How exactly is she a nobody!” He bellowed, throwing his hands out. “What is it with every one of you? It’s tiring enough that I have to deal with your excesses and how much you look down on others when you aren’t worth much. Out of respect, I try my hardest to avoid your business. But you never think twice before meddling in mine. Fine! Do you want to know the truth? I will tell you. I have had a long-time crush on Nia since she was fifteen. I wanted her to be mine. I dreamt of the time I would get a good job and the both of us would run far away from here. But what did you do? You ruined each of my chances to be with her and sold her off like she is a sheep.”

“He got rejected,” Caleb mumbled. With anger surging through his veins, Kingston rolled up his jacket and threw it at his brother to harm him. “What the fuck, bro?”

“One more word from you, and I will break your neck!” Kingston threatened.

Levi slammed his large palm on the couch arm. “Enough! I am not going to condone any disrespect under my roof. And you, Kingston, will apologize for picking a nobody over your family. You can’t blame us for trying to survive. Everyone will do whatever it takes. And might do worse than us. It’s a cold world.”

“Are you even listening to yourself?” Kingston inquired in a broken voice.

“We were in debt!” His father bickered. “Our mortgage was due, and that meant us living on the streets. We had to dispose of the one that seemed like baggage, and a great offer came. The Alpha already had his eyes on her, and we would have had to either give her out willfully or have her taken by force, which would have prevented us from getting the money. Selling Nia off is the least she could do to appreciate us for putting up with her after so many years.”

A lone tear rolled down Kingston’s face. “What if Nia was your daughter? Would you have sold her off? I get that you have an explanation for giving her out to the Alpha. What do you have to say about Mum and Mindy going to collect Nia’s hard-end monthly pay from her?”

Levi snorted, “It’s her wish to give it out. Why should I be blamed for that?”

Kingston couldn’t believe his ears as he stared at his family with conflicting emotions on his face. “You know what? It’s fine. I get that you didn’t have a choice. I also don’t have any other choice. I’m moving to New York in the next two days.” He no longer saw the need to wait until the actual time to resume work.

Stephanie sprung out of the couch, causing her to stagger. Mindy had to hold her in place. “what nonsense are you saying? Why do you intend to move to the human world? To do what?”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“You are the archaic one here, mother. People no longer care about what or who you are; they cohabit very nicely.”

Caleb snickered, “Your obsession with humans and half-breeds is sickening?”

“What did you say?” Kingston lowered his tone, glaring at his brother dangerously.

“Cut it out, Caleb. We can’t have blood on the rug. I’m so off house cleaning.” Mindy mused.

“I know you are angry right now, Kingston. That doesn’t mean you should make a rash decision and leave the house. Especially not to a land of the unknown. Why not any other neighboring pack?” Levi inquired, exchanging a look with his wife.

Kingston huffed, ruffling his hair. “I got a job, Dad. A lifetime opportunity that I am so not letting go.”

“What did that halfbreed do to you, baby? You have never looked your father and me in the face before. What’s with the sudden change of heart?”

Stephanie questioned, cupping his face in her palm.

He moved away from her, “if you truly cared about me, you would have sensed how much Nia meant to me and treated her better. I didn’t think it appropriate to tell you goodbye. I hope we meet on good terms in later years. Please excuse me.” He said, holding back his tears as he climbed up the stairs.

Stephanie rushed towards her husband, “Did you see the look in his eyes, Levi? Kingston will never talk back at us; that filth has jazzed my son. She is using her healing power to manipulate him.”

Caleb groaned loudly, “Can you quit with the performance, mum? We all know you are only concerned about yourself, and it’s fine. But stop trying so hard to act like you care. It’s frustrating!” He scoffed, following his brother.

She rolled her eyes, “what the hell is wrong with this boy?”

Levi sighed heavily, “Let’s stop discussing this. I need to clear my head.” With that, he stepped out of the house.

Mindy raised both hands in surrender when Stephanie looked towards her. “Don’t look at me like that, mum. He is your son; deal with his problem.”

She left, too, leaving Stephanie to herself and mumbling some incoherent words under her breath. She stormed upstairs, promising to get back at Nia for influencing her son.