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

going.‘ I

Leo didn‘t respond.

I couldn‘t help but go and sit next

Leo said hesitantly, for once Mr smartass obviously didn‘t know how to go about this. “000.” Corrado said, turning and staring at my stomach. “But Azura, your belly isn‘t big... Where

little yet.” I replied with an amused smile, 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

placed his

Leo glanced at me. A silent request to help.... If it didn‘t

myself not to let my emotions show. I reached for him, and Corrado

do. “Corrado, this baby is your Daddy‘s... which means you ARE going to be a

sparkled with excitement. “Daddy! I‘m going to have a baby

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

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

and he looked up

“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 dissipating, and it was replaced by sheer sadness, his eyes glistening with tears that now began welling

his eyes as he began crying. “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 promise I‘ll be

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

promise I love you so so so much.”

why won‘t you be my

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

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

hear Corrado‘s sobs as he asked

I promise...” 8 Corrado‘s words broke my heart, and they were the only thing that I could focus on

want to be my mommy too?‘ I clamped my hands over my mouth to stifle my sobs. I couldn‘t breathe properly… The pain was almost suffocating me. Of course, I wanted to be your Mommy, I would have been the happiest person in the world, as would this baby

why don‘t you fight for what you

at the floor in front of me, suddenly feeling

Why don‘t I fight?

it just

I wasn‘t as strong as I always thought

I cry