Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

65. Building Bridges

AZURA.

“Are you sure you‘re going to be ok?” Song asked me.

I nodded, Mama had called earlier as well, I knew she was surprised that I was actually going to go see Atlas, but I could tell she was happy. When I told her that Leo and I had figured things out, she smiled and said; “That‘s my girl, get that man in line.”

Goddess, she was a queen. “Yeah totally, he‘s just a guy.” I said shrugging, “Ok hun, if you‘re sure.” She replied, giving me a tight hug. I glanced at Kiara when I moved back.

“You sure his mother isn‘t going to be around?” I asked, my voice sounding resentful despite not meaning to. Her eyes softened, and she nodded.

“He doesn‘t live with her anymore, and I let him know you were coming.” She smiled gently, and I nodded.

“Ok.” I said, shoving my hands into my pockets as I turned on my heels.

“Are you sure you know the way?”

“Yeah, I’ll ask someone if I can‘t find it.” I said before heading for the gates.

It was late, but I knew he had work earlier, and if Leo could face Rayhan, then I certainly should be able to face this guy... I finally got there a good hour later, after loitering around the pack, and even ping to get a bottle of wine from one of the shops.

I mean, I can‘t go empty–handed, right? I finally reached his apartment and rang the bell, taking a deep breath and hoping he didn‘t answer.

The door opened a little too fast, considering I had just rung it.

Was he waiting?

I looked up at him, he was tall, over six feet, and he had dirty blond hair and light blue eyes. He was well built, but the first thing that came to my mind was that he looked a lot like ‘him‘.

I have seen a picture of Fred, my sperm donor. Ok maybe they weren‘t that alike... but they had similarities... “Hey.” He spoke softly, almost as if he knew I was ready to run. I pressed my lips together, frowning deeply. “Hi.” I said, holding the bottle out without looking at him. I saw him smile from the corner of his eyes before he stepped aside and accepted it.

“Come on in.”

I don‘t want to.

I didn‘t want to be here...

I hesitated, before balling my fists and stepping inside.

You just spend a little time... then you turn, and you leave.

The moment I looked around I realised he wasn‘t just thinking this was a quick visit. On the coffee table in front of the corner sofa was a table laden with pasta, roast potatoes, and enchiladas. The place was clean, and a cinnamon and spice fragrance filled the air.

The door shutting behind me, made me snap out of my thoughts.

on, take a seat and thank you for this.” He said, giving me a grin, as he raised the bottle. For

Liam was my brother, Atlas

with his parent‘s decisions. Even Alejandro told me that he

the sofa and sitting down gingerly on

opening the fridge and getting some juice cartons out. “Are these ok?” He asked, holding up a mango carton and an orange. “Yeah, totally,” I replied, looking at the oil painting on the wall of a boat sailing. He came over, placing the cartons on the table, before sitting down. The sofa dipped under his weight, but I was grateful he had left a big gap between

me. He was making an effort, and I really needed to give him a chance. That‘s what I‘m here for… “So Kiara was being sneaky huh, yes it‘s

Really?

at its

“She did, but I‘m grateful for it. You know I‘ve wanted to meet you for a while now... When Alpha Alejandro told me you wanted to see me... I was...I‘m grateful.” “I guess I‘m glad I‘m doing this… kinda...“I trailed

he made light conversation. Although I was mainly answering

asked, motioning to my mark. I placed my hand over it for a moment, smiling slightly. “Yeah, to Leo Rossi, Alejandro‘s

realise

“Shit, sorry, I just meant he treats you well, right? It‘s just that I know what Fred

only one with a

I could tell he was

“Hey... it‘s ok, you don‘t need to worry that I‘ll get offended... The hardest part was facing you, and I totally aced that...” I said lightly before smiling. He looked up and I was surprised to see the sadness in them. “I‘m sorry, on behalf of both him and my mom, for what happened to your mom...

hurt, about Fred too,

that your mom got with him when she knew he had a mate. If she didn‘t know it‘s different but she did. I don‘t know if it was a full relationship or a one–night thing, either way,

slight frown

didn‘t do the right thing. Thanks for giving me a chance.” 2 “Can I ask why you even want to know me? I mean, neither of us knew our sperm donor, we weren‘t raised by him... so why?” “I just wanted to have the chance to get to know you. I mean, does it matter if we weren‘t raised by him,

“Ok.”

He

But I know it‘s not your fault.... and I know it‘s going to take me time to open up... but I guess

I can take Leo‘s dick, I sure can take a tiny

see he was trying not to

really like

down. I swallowed my potato, feeling it choking my throat, and he swiftly passed me my glass again. I took it and gulped it down. “Thanks.” I said as I felt the potato going down.

He grinned.

“Alright, I won‘t.”

is a lot of fuod for

I eat

can imagine that.” He joked,

stayed for another hour, and we made small talk. Although I wasn‘t ready to welcome him into my inner circle, it was a start. We had exchanged numbers, and he had asked questions about what I do, my birthday, and I told him I was pregnant. Surprisingly, he wasn‘t hard to talk

had walked me to the mansion, stopping a few metres away and watched me enter. I gave him a small wave before I took a deep breath and sauntered to the door. Only to freeze when Leo‘s scent hit me. I

Looking absolutely fuckable.

that man is

me with one arm, looking down at me with a raised eyebrow, as I tightened

peace and quiet without you

neck. “Fuck woman, stop with the violence. I said I was enjoying the peace.” I clamped my hand over his mouth. “I gave you a chance to rectify your mistake and choose your words wisely. Ass.” He pulled away, biting the side of my hand lightly. A knot forming

Kiss me forever?

moving against mine so deeply and sensually that I could no longer think of anything else. He moved back after a few moments, and the kiss suddenly felt