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.

stop looking

Hurry up before I mess up that pretty face of

“If you wanted to, you would have already done it, right

I said,

me that when I’m nothing to

his eyes looking into mine

mean to.” He replied quietly, his gaze dipping down to my

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

pull of the

to Alejandro’s pack… I won’t come back here.” I

into his eyes, our faces only inches

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

dream… It made me giddy, and I felt

up the meeting between Rayhan

So soon…

swallowed and

it was

sooner

Won’t

me in

“Yeah… I guess…

Guess not…

you want to

to hesitate, and I realised his grip on

Pull away Azura…

I didn’t. I couldn’t.

the last time he’d

gorgeous chocolate locks, slowly running my hand down the back of his head, paying attention

feeling… it was

closed, almost as if he was enjoying my touch,

few strands of his hair flopped

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, looking so fucking

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

this now?” I

when

looking down, only for his

you old perve.” I growled, trying not to let the pain of his constant rejection

ghost of a smirk lingered on his face as he looked

want you to fucking misunderstand because of Nikki.” He became serious once more. “So…

stop

I replied, trying to ignore the pain inside and keep my walls up. “What do you want to do about this baby? Do you want to like visit? I mean, I wanted him or her to know their father.

was this so

around me, holding me firmly as if he never wanted to let go, we were

but this time the look in

“It doesn’t really matter.”

Wow.

to fight my emotions

He didn’t even want to be a

the water to the edge of the

myself out, when his arm snaked around me from behind, and his hand rested on

around, I’ll make sure you and our baby are taken care of.” He said quietly, caressing my stomach gently.

These emotions… these tingles…

when his lips brushed my shoulder, his hand slipping my strap that had slid

he couldn’t see my tear–filled

But don’t bother, the Westwoods don’t need your charity. No one needs a father who isn’t there for them. Maybe it’ll be easier just to tell my

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

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

Goodbye Leo.

night, and we will

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

ran over the moment

“Zu!”

me, and then a tingle before I looked down. My dress was

dinner is served, and we can get your hair dried… I wish I had some of my crystals…” She said, smiling gently, almost as if she

the level of Delsanra Diana Rossi, Raihana Somers, and the high witches of the coven. I nodded, not arguing as

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

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

get a

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