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 night you argued.” He

picked up on the fact

going.‘ I

Leo didn‘t respond.

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

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

I replied with an amused smile, he really

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

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

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 shit.‘ I

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

eyes widening before they sparkled with excitement. “Daddy! I‘m

smiling faintly at him as he ruffled his hair. “So Azura and the baby can come live with us. The baby

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

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

“Yes, Azura?”

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

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

stop my own tears from streaming down my cheeks as I dropped to

you… I promise I love you so

you be my mommy, Azura?”

pulled Corrado from my arms even when I didn‘t want to

son into his arms and walking away. He paused

hear Corrado‘s sobs as he

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

me. Of course, I wanted to be your Mommy, I would have been the happiest person

don‘t you fight for what you

froze, staring at the floor in front of

Why don‘t I fight?

just

as strong as I always thought

when do I cry over