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

say? Hurry up before I mess up

to, you would have already done

I said,

call me that when I’m nothing to

smirk faded, his eyes looking into mine almost as

He replied quietly, his gaze dipping down to my

it was clinging to me even more

of the mate

pack… I won’t come back here.” I told him

into his eyes, our faces

and I wished I could read his mind, but his walls

scent was like a dream… It made me giddy, and

after tomorrow then. Alejandro’s set up the meeting between Rayhan and me.” He said

So soon…

swallowed and nodded

it was

sooner

Won’t

stop me? Did you want me in your

“Yeah… I guess…

Guess not…

want to tell

and I realised his grip

Pull away Azura…

I didn’t. I couldn’t.

this the last time

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

feeling… it was

as if he was enjoying

strands of his hair flopped sexily in front

keep 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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didn’t get it. Why now, when I was brave enough to leave? He couldn’t

this now?”

when

frowned, looking down, only for his gaze to dip to my

face is up here, you old perve.” I growled, trying not to

his face

from looking wherever I want… I just told you because I don’t want you to fucking misunderstand because of Nikki.” He became serious once more. “So… since you’re leaving… want to tell Corrado tomorrow about

won’t stop me

want to do about this baby? Do you want to

this so

arms around me, holding me firmly as if he never wanted to let

looking back into my eyes, but this time the look in

“It doesn’t really matter.”

Wow.

trying to fight my emotions

to be

whatever.” I said, wading through the water to the edge of the

out, when his arm snaked around me

baby are taken care of.” He

These emotions… these tingles…

hand slipping my strap that

he couldn’t see my tear–filled

father who isn’t there for them. Maybe it’ll be easier just to tell my baby that you’re dead.” I said coldly, pushing his hands away from

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

his hands gripped my waist, lifting me out. I didn’t look

Goodbye Leo.

we will be going our

feeling so many eyes on me. Well

ran over the moment she saw

“Zu!”

then a tingle before I

dinner is served, and we can get your hair dried… I wish I had some of my crystals…” She said,

the level of Delsanra Diana Rossi, Raihana Somers, and the high witches of the coven.

anything. Just her silent comfort was enough… After she had fixed my make–up, we returned to

but 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

him too… Would he never get a chance to play

were at our table, but I could barely focus on anything, whilst Song kept them occupied enough