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?”

an eyebrow. “Because last

kid picked up on

I

Leo didn‘t respond.

else.” “Oh...” He was clearly disappointed, and I couldn‘t help but go and sit next to Leo for Corrado, but I

about this. “000.” Corrado said, turning and staring at my stomach. “But Azura,

yet.” I replied with an

keep her? Please Daddy, you can be Azura‘s baby‘s Daddy and I will be a good big brother! We will take care of her!” He

Leo placed his hands

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

to let my 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

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 angle we did this from, it was going

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

hair. “So Azura and the baby can come live with

shit to him now. Our eyes met before he looked at Corrado, but when I thought he‘d be able to explain it he simply looked

I reached for him once more, and he looked up at me with even more

“Yes, Azura?”

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 excitement dissipating, and it was replaced by sheer sadness, his eyes glistening with tears that now began welling up in

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 ask for anything Azura. I

my own tears from streaming down my cheeks as I dropped to my knees in front of him

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

why won‘t you be my mommy, Azura?” He

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

Azura is leaving tomorrow.” He said quietly, before he stood up lifting his son into his arms and walking away. He paused at the door and

Corrado‘s sobs as

to Azura, please Daddy... Don‘t let Azura go. Don‘t let our baby go away. I be a good big brother Daddy. I promise...” 8

me. Of course, I wanted to be your Mommy, I

fight

at the floor in front of me,

Why don‘t I fight?

just hurt

as strong as I

I cry