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?”

raised an eyebrow. “Because last

so even this kid picked

going.‘ I said

Leo didn‘t respond.

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

having a baby.” Leo said hesitantly, for once Mr smartass obviously didn‘t know how to go about this. “000.” Corrado said, turning

I replied with an amused smile, he

Leo worriedly. He stepped closer to him. “Can we still 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 whispered. 2 This was going to hurt him... Did

it‘s....No, we can‘t.” Leo placed his

he looked absolutely devastated. Leo glanced at me. A silent request to help....

for him, and Corrado shuffled towards me looking confused. ‘You really don‘t know how to do

which means you ARE going to be a big brother.” I began, realising no matter what angle we did this

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

hair. “So Azura and the baby can come live with us. The baby can share my

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

and he looked up at me

“Yes, Azura?”

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

Mommy too? I promise I be good. Does Azura not love

stop my own tears from streaming down my cheeks as

it‘s not you… I promise I love you so so so

why won‘t you be my mommy, Azura?” He

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

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 glanced back at

could hear Corrado‘s sobs as he asked what

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 Corrado‘s words broke my heart, and they were the only thing that I could focus on as I knelt there, silently

my hands over my mouth to stifle my sobs. I couldn‘t breathe properly… The pain was almost suffocating me. Of

why don‘t you fight for

front of me, suddenly feeling cold at

Why don‘t I fight?

it just

strong as I

when do I