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?”

“Because last night you

so even this kid picked

going.‘ I said

Leo didn‘t respond.

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

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

little yet.” I replied with an amused smile, he really

“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

placed

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

said, smiling gently at the child, forcing myself not to let my emotions show. I reached for him, and Corrado shuffled

be a big brother.” I began,

be a big brother!” He gasped, his eyes widening before they sparkled with excitement. “Daddy!

are kid.” Leo replied, smiling faintly at him as he ruffled his hair. “So Azura and the baby can come live with us. The

he looked at Corrado, but when I thought he‘d

looked up at

“Yes, Azura?”

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 dissipating, and it was replaced by sheer sadness, his eyes glistening with tears

I promise I be good. Does Azura not love me? I won‘t ask for anything Azura. I promise I‘ll be a good

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

not you… I promise I love you so so so much.” I whispered, my

you be my

came, thick with emotion as he pulled Corrado

his son into his arms

as he

promise...” 8 Corrado‘s words broke my heart,

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

fight for

in front of me, suddenly feeling cold at my

Why don‘t I fight?

it just hurt too

as

I