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

kid picked up on the

I said

Leo didn‘t respond.

is 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 sure there

smartass obviously didn‘t know how to go about this. “000.”

an amused smile, he really was such a

Leo massaging his neck as Corrado‘s face fell. “Where‘s the baby‘s Daddy?” He said before looking at 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...

can‘t.” Leo placed his hands

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

forcing 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 do this

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

be a big brother!” He gasped, his eyes widening before they sparkled with excitement. “Daddy! I‘m going to have a baby brother or

ruffled his hair. “So Azura and the baby

at Corrado, but when I

looked up at me with even

“Yes, Azura?”

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

“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

tears from streaming down my cheeks as

you… I promise I love you

be my

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

lifting his son into his arms and walking away. He paused at the door and glanced back at me; the look of regret was clear in his

hear Corrado‘s sobs as he asked what he

go 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 Corrado‘s words broke my heart, and they were the only thing that I could focus on

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

you fight

at the floor in front of me, suddenly feeling cold at my

Why don‘t I fight?

just hurt too

as I always thought

do I