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?”

eyebrow. “Because last

felt awful, so even this kid picked up on the fact something was

I said

Leo didn‘t respond.

was clearly disappointed, and I couldn‘t help but go and

how to go about this. “000.” Corrado said, turning and staring at my stomach.

with an amused

her? Please Daddy, you can be Azura‘s baby‘s Daddy and I will

Leo placed his

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

emotions show. I reached for him, and Corrado shuffled towards me looking confused. ‘You really don‘t know how to do this shit.‘ I shot through the

be a big brother.” I began, realising no matter what angle we did this

eyes widening before they sparkled with excitement. “Daddy! I‘m going to have a baby brother or sister!” He exclaimed, looking at his

at him as he ruffled his hair. “So Azura and the baby can come

to him now. Our eyes met before he looked at Corrado, but

he looked up

“Yes, Azura?”

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 as I watched the little boy crumple before me. His

whispered, raising his fisted hands to his eyes as he began crying. “Doesn‘t Azura want to be my Mommy too? I promise I be good. Does Azura not love me? I won‘t

my cheeks as I dropped to my knees in front

baby it‘s not you… I promise I love you so so so much.” I whispered, my voice

won‘t you be

enough. Come on.” Leo‘s voice came, thick with emotion as he pulled Corrado from my arms

He said quietly, before he stood up lifting his son into his arms and walking away. He paused at the door and glanced back at me; the

hear Corrado‘s sobs as he

Don‘t let Azura go. Don‘t let our baby go away. I be a good big brother Daddy. I promise...” 8 Corrado‘s words broke my heart, and they were the only thing that I could focus on as I knelt there, silently

couldn‘t breathe properly… The pain was almost suffocating me. Of course, I wanted to be your Mommy, I would

why don‘t you fight for

front of me,

Why don‘t I fight?

it just hurt too

wasn‘t as strong as I always thought

do I