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.”

even this kid picked up on the fact

I

Leo didn‘t respond.

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

didn‘t know how to go about this. “000.” Corrado said, turning and staring at my stomach. “But Azura, your belly isn‘t big...

still little yet.” I replied with an amused smile, he really was such a

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

we can‘t.” Leo placed his

glanced at me. A silent request

child, forcing myself not to let my emotions show. I reached for him, and Corrado shuffled towards me looking confused.

your Daddy‘s... which means you ARE going to be a big

with excitement. “Daddy! I‘m going to have a baby brother or sister!” He exclaimed, looking at his

ruffled his hair. “So Azura and the baby can

eyes met before he looked at Corrado, but when I thought he‘d be able to explain

once more, and he looked up at me with even more adoration

“Yes, Azura?”

pictures? And we can video call and visit. I promise.” I explained, my heart breaking as I watched the little

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

down my cheeks as I dropped to my knees

promise I love you so so so much.” I whispered,

won‘t you be my mommy,

with emotion as he pulled Corrado from my arms even when I didn‘t want to let

Daddy...” “That‘s an 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

as he asked what he did

good big brother Daddy. I promise...” 8 Corrado‘s words broke my heart, and they

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

why don‘t you fight

floor in front of me, suddenly feeling

Why don‘t I fight?

it just hurt

as strong as I always thought I

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