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.

a grin, as he raised the bottle. For a moment,

my

had nothing to do with his parent‘s decisions. Even Alejandro told me that he was raised without Fred even bothering to visit

welcome.” I said walking over to the sofa and sitting down gingerly on the

at the oil painting on the wall of a boat sailing. He came over, placing the cartons on the

if not wanting to trigger 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 fine, it all looks good, you didn‘t need to make anything. I mean I didn‘t come to eat, I‘m not hungry or

Really?

at

laughed lightly and nodded. “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 off, instead just giving him a small smile, as he began plating

we were both eating, and he made light conversation. Although I was mainly answering him, he was the one keeping the conversation going and I was

my hand over it for a moment, smiling

to realise

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

not the only one with a

looking down, but I could

his leg. “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

her did hurt, about Fred too, but it wasn‘t Atlas‘s

when she knew he had a mate. If she didn‘t know it‘s different but she did. I don‘t know

slight frown on his forehead as he

wanted to have the chance to get to know you. I mean, does it matter if we

“Ok.”

“Ok?” He

really affected me... But I know it‘s not your fault.... and I know it‘s going to take me time to open up... but I guess what I‘m saying is, we can try to be friends.” I

but if I can take Leo‘s dick, I sure can take a

see he was trying

I‘d really

it choking my throat, and he swiftly passed me my glass again.

He grinned.

“Alright, I won‘t.”

eat up this is a lot

eat a

that.” He joked, giving me a smile, and I couldn‘t help but smile back at

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 to, and I asked him a few questions too. He didn‘t want to be a

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 turned to see him standing in the shadows, leaning against the wall, one foot propped

Looking absolutely fuckable.

man is

one arm, looking down at me

really, I was enjoying the peace and quiet without you around.” He replied, making me

you just say?” I growled, digging my nails into his 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 in my stomach as his lips caressed my skin, placing a soft kiss before letting go. “Ok, fine, I‘ll rephrase.” He said, his arms wrapping around me tighter as he leaned down and claimed my lips

Kiss me forever?

was pounding as pleasure rushed through me; his lips 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 too short. He smirked sexily when he placed me on the floor, but refused to let go of me, and I think I