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.”

so even this kid picked up on the fact something

going.‘ I said

Leo didn‘t respond.

but go and sit next

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

I replied with an amused smile, he really was such a

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

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

request to help....

not to let my emotions show. I reached for him, and Corrado shuffled towards me

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

excitement. “Daddy! I‘m going

as he ruffled his hair. “So Azura and the baby can come live with us. The baby can share

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

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

“Yes, Azura?”

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

too? I promise I be good. Does Azura

tears from streaming down my cheeks as I dropped to my knees in

you so so so much.” I whispered, my

why won‘t you be my mommy, Azura?” He

came, thick with emotion as he pulled Corrado from my arms

into his arms and walking away. He paused at the door and glanced back

Corrado‘s sobs as he asked what he

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

The pain was almost suffocating me. Of course, I wanted to be your Mommy, I would have been

fight for what you

in front of

Why don‘t I fight?

it just hurt too

strong as I

do I cry