Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

53. These Choices of Ours

AZURA.

I gasped when we hit the water with a huge splash, drenching us both. Leo’s arm snaked around my waist. He even had the damn audacity to place his hand on my ass for a fleeting

moment.

A moment that made my entire body tingle with pleasure. I hated that.

I tried to yank away, clawing at his chest. These nails are sure coming in use!

But I didn’t get far. He grabbed my wrists, twisting them behind my back and against my waist, holding them there with one hand as he pressed me against himself. His white shirt was practically see–through, sticking to his skin and making my core clench at how damn good he looked soaking wet.

“Behave.” He commanded, his steel blue eyes boring into mine. 6

My heart was thumping as I continued to struggle, but it did nothing but make my core throb. I could feel his dick rubbing against me, and despite how my entire body felt hot, or the way our hearts were pounding, I refused to calm down.

“Fuck, let me go!” I hissed, my own eyes flashing.

“Not unless you calm the fuck down. I seriously won’t let go. Fuck, just listen.” He growled, his free hand taking hold of my chin.

My heart thumped loudly, my anger only rising.

Where have the others gone?

I scanned the area. Weren’t they just here?

“If you’re looking for Winona or Jackie… they left on my command. It’s just the two of us.” He said huskily, forcing my chin up, making me look at him.

Strands of his wet, brown locks tickled my forehead as his words sank in.

“Shame. Now, how about I excuse myself, so you and your bitch of an ex can take a swim in here?” I hissed, twisting my hand until I felt his wrist, and dug my nails into his skin.

He frowned and I wasn’t sure if it was because of my words or the pain, but frankly, I didn’t give a shit.

“Do you have to resort to violence and anger every fucking time?” He growled.

“And if I do? What’s it to you?” I snapped, wriggling in his hold.

His nose brushed mine, and my breath hitched, making me tense. We were too close…

I could see behind his anger and cold exterior, the carnal hunger he was trying to hide… I could feel him hardening against me, and I prayed that my own arousal didn’t reach his nose…

“Fine. Struggle as much as you want, I just won’t let go until you’re done. ” He said, running his tongue along his lips.

That piercing…

I swallowed hard, glaring at him.

I needed him to let me go.

For more reasons than just my anger…

“I think I broke your girlfriend’s nose, why don’t you go check up on her?”

He frowned. “She isn’t my girlfriend.”

“Oh, but you just had to protect her when she deserved that fucking slap.” I growled, whipping my head to the side, trying to get my hair off my face. He ran his fingers through my hair and brushed it all back slowly almost as if enjoying it. I hated the way my body wanted to relax into him, the way I relished in the sparks…

I could feel his hard dick against my lower stomach, and that same intense heat seemed to settle between us.

“Yeah, she did, but that’s not how Lunas behave.” s

My eyes flashed, and my chest squeezed.

“I’m no Luna, remember? So I’ll behave however the fuck I want. Let go of me, or I swear, claw your eyes out.” I hissed.

He suddenly let go of my wrists, but just when I was about to pull away, his arm snaked around my waist firmly.

“Go ahead, even if you do, I won’t let you go until you have fucking listened to me.” He growled, his voice low and husky.

I’ll

My heart thundered as I massaged my wrists, wanting to attack him. But when he was letting me, it didn’t seem so tempting anymore…

Instead, I reached up, running my fingers through the long hair on top of his head and twisted my fingers in it painfully, yanking his head back. He didn’t even flinch, simply looking down at me, that chiselled jaw set in an arrogant pout.

“I don’t mind pain, carry the fuck on.” He remarked, looking down at me with those gorgeous eyes.

looking so

to say? Hurry up before I mess up that pretty face

wanted to, you would have

me.” I said, his

me that when I’m

his eyes looking into mine almost as if searching for

didn’t mean to.” He replied quietly, his

was clinging to me even more than before. That’s all

pull of the

I won’t

up into his eyes, our faces only

flashed in his eyes as he searched mine. His heart thudded, and I wished I could

It made me giddy, and I

day after tomorrow then. Alejandro’s set up the

So soon…

and

was

sooner the

Won’t

stop me? Did you want me

“Yeah… I guess…

Guess not…

you want to tell

to hesitate, and I realised

Pull away Azura…

I didn’t. I couldn’t.

last time he’d hold

gorgeous chocolate locks, slowly running my hand down the back of his head, paying attention to the sparks that ran through

feeling… it

closed, almost as if he was enjoying my touch, but

eyes, a few strands of his hair flopped sexily in front of

saying that you aren’t good enough for me, but you actually caught my eye at that club before the mate bond even snapped into place. It’s not every day you see a woman just saunter into a strip club alone,

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emotions inside of me, but I didn’t get it. Why now, when I was brave enough to leave? He

this now?”

me when it’s

for his gaze to dip to

growled, trying not to let the pain

ghost of a smirk lingered on his face as he looked at me

you to fucking misunderstand because of Nikki.”

really won’t stop me

baby? Do you want to

this

he

my eyes, but this

“It doesn’t really matter.”

Wow.

to fight my emotions as I

words hurt… He didn’t even want to be a part of

said, wading through the water to

to pull myself out, when his arm snaked around

our baby are taken care

These emotions… these tingles…

tensed when his lips brushed my shoulder, his hand slipping my strap that

glad he couldn’t see my tear–filled

bother, the Westwoods don’t need your charity. No one needs a father who isn’t there for them. Maybe it’ll

didn’t care if my words fucking hurt him. I

placed my hands on the edge. I was ready to pull myself out, when his hands gripped my waist, lifting me out. I didn’t look back as I got to my feet, walking away with whatever confidence

Goodbye Leo.

we will be going our separate

returned to the party, feeling so many eyes on me. Well

the

“Zu!”

me, and then a tingle before I looked down. My dress was completely dry. But my

dried… I wish I had some of my crystals…” She said, smiling gently,

witches could do many spells without crystals, herbs, and engravings. Those at the level of Delsanra Diana Rossi, Raihana Somers, and the high witches of the coven.

didn’t speak. I didn’t say anything. Just her silent comfort was enough… After she had fixed my make–up, we returned to the garden. Nikki was nowhere in sight, and I really didn’t want

I refused to be anywhere near Leo for any longer than necessary. I was relieved that Marcel didn’t push it when I declined. I forced myself to eat, and I did my best not to even look at Leo. He had changed out of his wet clothes and was now in a pair of jeans and a grey shirt. Corrado was sitting at Leo’s table, and I could hear

never get a chance to

Jackie, and a few other pack members were at our table, but I could barely focus on anything,