Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

68: Failed

LEO.

Shane and Jackie, I didn’t want to fucking believe it. I had failed them both… Kareena, Shane’s mate too… Her life was over too. I could only imagine losing Azura. It would fucking destroy

me too.

I didn’t fear anything, save losing those that I loved.

The last conversation between Jackie and me that took place before we left yesterday flashed before my eyes, and I wish I had a little more time with her… she was always worried about me.

How she would have been fucking happy to know that I would be ok. How fucking happy she would have been that I would be healed. Little did we both know she’d die before me…

Fucking bastard.

Anger flared through me, my eyes blazing as I drove as fast as possible, sending orders through the phone.

“…possible breach, there was an explosion on the far left of the pack. Nothing was seen but-”

“I want a code red, fucking lockdown right now, have everyone on high alert.”

“Alpha Marcel’s got everyone on duty.” Ace replied.

“Good, get teams one, three and seven ready to set out. Tell Raj I want the best scouts now. Ace, Li Sheng, Jin, you three are to follow. Dan, Jax I want you both ready to tell me what the fuck went down.”

“I want to know too.” Marcel’s voice came.

“Got it.” The men replied.

I knew Dad would have plenty of fucking questions, considering the Six weren’t those I hung with on pack premises, aside from Jax. Yet they held power and individual squads at their disposal.

Jackie…

I couldn’t think about it right now. I had a bastard to catch. Azura reached over, placing her hand on top of mine. I could hear her heart thumping, and could feel the pain and guilt she was feeling.

“This isn’t your fault.‘ I said through the link, and I fucking meant it.

‘He was here because of me.‘ She replied quietly.

I glanced at her beautiful face, she was wearing that blank expression she always did when her mind was in turmoil.

‘No, he should have been fully guarded and I will fucking find out how Jackie even got there.‘ I growled murderously. He wasn’t on pack grounds so what the fuck happened?

She didn’t reply and I promised I would reassure her, but right now there were a few things I needed to make sure were done first.

Cash

I was pissed at the boys, why would they even let Jackie fucking go there?

“Don’t leave even an inch of the pack unscoured, if there was an explosion-”

I heard a sharp hiss of pain and some sound. “Dan here, Leo. He tried to break in but didn’t manage to, so he ran when we tried to capture him. He was far too fucking fast.” Dan’s breathless voice came.

“Got it”

Frowning, I pondered over his words. So somehow, Judah knew exactly where the pack was… Did he know beforehand? Why was he so fucking infatuated with Azura?

I looked up sharply seeing the fire that was coming from the trees in the distance. “Is anyone making sure that damage control is taken care of? If the humans question it, shit will get harder.”

it.” Marcel

happening?” Corrado’s sleepy voice

baby I’m here.” Azura soothed him,

“Careful.” I warned.

climbed into the back, and I heard the belt click as she comforted our

through the phone

call, I waited for

already?” His cold mocking

but can you make sure the Coven takes her under their wing. She isn’t safe out there and watch your girls – although

>>

I’ll contact the coven and have

on what’s happening.” “Got it,

on the fire that rose from the trees… slowing down as we neared

the pack was secure. Judah had managed to tamper with the electric barriers on the far side

and I forced myself to command them to tie their bodies

lives was on my

sure a whole squad was watching Azura as well as Corrado, who was now with Winona with heightened security. Azura refused to stay home and wanted to help. She decided to go to Kareena’s who had felt her mate’s death… she was someone I would have to face too, and I was grateful that

the

regarding everything about Judah before the three of us

now entered the hospital where Dan and Jax were being treated. Eric was walking

“Leo, you’re back.”

how is Emmet doing?”

looked down, shaking his head.

I opened the door, and only one doctor was there, he was

Jackie there?” I asked quietly. Jax glanced toward Dad as

his

us all turn to him. “I was showing her some of the results that were really confusing me, I felt like I was having a breakthrough… I should have waited for you… I never

voice was so strong I could feel it. It was a mistake; this wasn’t his fault. He took a deep breath, before continuing. “After I showed her the reports she was intrigued and wanted to see him, saying it was something she’s never seen before, and I agreed. Ace

A painful silence fell in the room. There was no denying that he made a mistake and above all, I knew he’d

found Emmet… they had dated for a while too. I had hoped he was the one she would be mated to but life

of hope in his eyes

held hope and once more it was taken from

it too… he’s been dead for a while… I didn’t think anything would go wrong and then… When Jackie went close, he instantly got up and held her hostage. She said not to

his hair irritably. “We

severely wounded. Shane bought us some time and he died in the process. When he attacked, she said we can’t let him go. He was fast

like I was drowning

turned to me. “Her last words were; ‘I’m the delta female and I am not going to let him hurt

silence that fell over the room was somehow deafening and I

needed to

of the hospital ward I

“Leo…”

wanted to tell her I would be fine, that I can handle this shit, but I needed her. Our eyes

hair deeply. “How

can get some rest.” She whispered back, pain clear in her voice. “Where are

see them.” I replied when she looked up at me. “You don’t need to

emotions and she reached up cupping my face. “So I should just let you go alone? You

One.

one but two halves… and one

want to

She tilted her head up and softly pressed her lips against mine. I closed my eyes, kissing her back deeply. The sizzling sparks rushed through me, calming me, and

get enough of this…

She was now my

life.