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 night you argued.” He

felt awful, so even this kid picked up

going.‘ I said

Leo didn‘t respond.

help but go and

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

an

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

can‘t.” Leo placed

A silent request to help....

let my emotions show. I reached for him, and Corrado shuffled towards me looking confused. ‘You

know what to do. “Corrado, this baby is your Daddy‘s... which means you ARE going to be a big brother.” I

sparkled with excitement. “Daddy! I‘m going

he ruffled his hair. “So Azura and the

but when I thought he‘d

for him once more, and he looked up at me

“Yes, Azura?”

returning to my own pack... but 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 excitement

began crying. “Doesn‘t Azura want to be my Mommy too? I promise I be good. Does Azura not love

as I dropped to

you… I promise I love you

be

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

adult decision, Corrado. 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 me; the look of regret was clear in his

could hear Corrado‘s sobs as he asked what he did

baby go away. I be a good big brother Daddy. I promise...” 8 Corrado‘s words broke my heart, and they were the only

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

why don‘t you fight for what you want,

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

Why don‘t I fight?

it just hurt too

wasn‘t as strong as

do I cry