Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

55. A Mama

AZURA.

It was the following day and after a restless night, I had gotten dressed in blue jeggings and an oversized white top. Leo had just popped over, saying it was time to talk to Corrado. There was something different about him, but I couldn‘t pinpoint what it was. He was wearing a white tank top and grey sweats. His hair was a sexy mess and it was obvious he had been running his hand through it a lot, and he looked a bit pale. But there was something else...

Did he even get any sleep? He had first taken Corrado to the garden, and I had seen him crouching in front of him and, from what I could make out, apologising for last night. Corrado had stood with his arms crossed, looking displeased, before hugging him and smiling.

Children really were so innocent...

They came in soon after, and Leo looked at me.

“Shall we?”

“Sure.” I said, turning away from him and allowing him to lead the way.

“It‘s so fucking hot.” Leo muttered as the three of us headed to the lounge. 4

‘Have you even planned what we‘ll say?‘ I asked him through the link. I really didn‘t want to do this, but I knew for Corrado I would. At least he was letting Corrado know that he would be a big brother, despite not really seeming to care about seeing this baby again.

No.

I frowned slightly but said nothing, not knowing how this was going to play out. I shut the door behind us, the airy room making the sounds of our heartbeats sound even louder.

I didn‘t respond as I crossed my arms and Leo sat down, making Corrado stand in front of him.

“Daddy, why are you so serious?” He asked worriedly.

“There‘s something that I need to tell you.” ‘You or we?‘ Leo looked at me and I stared back emotionlessly. If he wanted help, he would have to ask for it.

‘We‘

It felt like an eternity, the pain and intensity of his gaze made me look away first.

“There‘s something that the both of us want to share... but I need you to understand ok...”

“Ok Daddy.” He said, looking up at me. “Did you and Azura make up?”

Leo raised an eyebrow. “Because last night you argued.”

kid picked up on the fact something was wrong.

I said

Leo didn‘t respond.

but go and sit next to Leo for

baby.” Leo said hesitantly, for once Mr smartass obviously didn‘t know how to go about this. “000.” Corrado said, turning and staring at my stomach. “But Azura, your belly isn‘t big... Where is the

I replied with an amused smile, he really was such

still keep her? Please Daddy, you can be Azura‘s baby‘s Daddy and I will be a good big brother! We will

it‘s....No, we can‘t.” Leo placed his hands

absolutely devastated. Leo glanced at me. A silent request to help.... If it didn‘t involve this cherub, he could have gone

myself not to let my emotions show. I reached for him, and Corrado shuffled towards me looking confused. ‘You really don‘t know how to

even I don‘t know what to do. “Corrado, this baby is your Daddy‘s... which means you ARE going to be a big brother.” I began, realising no matter what

excitement. “Daddy! I‘m going to have a baby brother or sister!” He exclaimed,

smiling faintly at him as he ruffled his hair. “So Azura and the

he looked at Corrado, but when I thought

looked up at me with even more

“Yes, Azura?”

pack... but I promise you I will send you lots of videos and pictures? And we can video call and visit. I promise.” I explained, my heart breaking

eyes as he began crying. “Doesn‘t Azura want to be my Mommy too? I promise I be

from streaming down my cheeks as I dropped to my

I love you

won‘t you be my mommy,

on.” Leo‘s voice came, thick with emotion as he pulled Corrado from my arms even when I didn‘t want to let

“That‘s an adult decision, Corrado. Azura is leaving tomorrow.” He said quietly, before he stood up lifting his son into his arms and

Corrado‘s sobs as

be a good big brother Daddy. I promise...”

mommy too?‘ I clamped my hands over my mouth to stifle my sobs. I couldn‘t breathe properly… The pain was almost suffocating me. Of course, I wanted to be your Mommy, I would have been the happiest

don‘t you fight

floor in front of me,

Why don‘t I fight?

just hurt

I wasn‘t as strong as

I