Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

36. A Battle of Wills AZURA.

I had looked in the mirror ten times before convincing myself that the shorts and sports bra were totally ok to go out in. I put on Kiara‘s strappy black heels, not wanting to rummage in the bag that had been retrieved from my apartment, in case Kia got disturbed. 1

Damn, I loved this woman‘s heel collection... Last year I had liked a pair of snakeskin knee high boots of hers, and she had told me I could keep them.

Selfless as always.

After zipping them up, I made my way to the door, just when I saw my phone screen light up.

I was sure it was from Sky, she was the only one up at this time, but I wasn‘t going to cross the room when I had just reached the door. I‘ll get back to her later. 2

I slipped out of the room silently, making my way down the dimly lit hallway, tip–toeing down the stairs. I could see the light in the lounge was still on. Were Marcel and Al still awake?

Ok… I don‘t want them to hear me leaving. Wait, Al has like supersonic hearing; he‘ll know either way, and I had nothing to hide.

Right? Right I still opened the door super quietly and slipped out, only to catch sight of the glowing tip of Leo‘s cigarette. He was standing in the shadows across the huge front lawn, leaning against a tree to the side.

His eyes fixed on me.

And when I walked towards him, I felt very conscious that my tiny shorts barely covered my ass. Maybe I should have come out barefoot, I don‘t think the heels helped. What was I going to talk to him about? Why did I even ask if we could meet?

His eyes were no longer on my face, but rather skimming over my legs, a look of hunger flashed in his eyes before he looked away smoothly.

My heart thundered and the moment his scent hit me full force, I wanted to close my eyes and

inhale it.

“Were you awake?” I asked.

Dumb question, obviously he was, because there was no block or force preventing me when I mind–linked him.

“Yeah.”

At least he didn‘t mock me.

He was wearing a pair of sweatpants and a t–shirt that clung to his body, emphasising his every ridge and groove. I forced myself to stop staring and looked into his piercing blue eyes.

“What did you want to talk about?” He asked, his voice was so ice–cold, that it took me aback.

He meant business.

Ok...

here, like what Emmet did. I know you suspended him but

witness to what happened to you, and Jackie will talk.” His voice was murderous, and the way he said

believe that he

Don‘t worry, Emmet will not be getting away with this. Although I won‘t

if he

didn‘t you tell me?” He

what he meant, about the

in the eye, frowning. “Why should I have?

you were pregnant, I would have made

is ok? I was taking perfect care of it, heck if it wasn‘t for this baby, I wouldn‘t have even agreed to stay in this pack of yours.” I cut in, sounding colder than I wanted to. “I never thought your Delta would

gaze dip down to it. Something in his eyes softened,

he would either...

Both.

“Thank you for saving our pup and for calling Kia, although I

but that memory of his kept replaying in my mind... There was more to Leo than met the eye. But I shouldn‘t care... right? I hated how the moment he was in my presence, my senses became clouded. “I had a nightmare just before I mind – linked you.” I said hesitantly. He tensed, his cigarette

say. His heart was racing, and I knew now that I

your mother, how you were begging your

was raging off

know what you‘ve witnessed and been through?” His silence gave me the answer I really wished wasn‘t true. “You need to let it out, you need to tell him or talk to someone, anyone. I mean have you talked to anyone about your childhood? We learned about Endora at the academy, her heinous crimes against the wolves in her hold. But... even from what my family were told, there was no mention of you... does

Silence.

was a greater mystery than I had

take that as

having this conversation with

you are because what

He hissed, tossing the

I fucking don‘t. So as I said, stay the fuck out of my head.” He growled. My own eyes flashed, and I stepped closer, glaring up at him. Even with these

asleep! I

Or what? What will you do?” I

or neck by now. He didn‘t reply, simply glaring

ex.”

slapped, the icy cold look in his eyes told me he would do it too... my heart thudded as I realised, he was blackmailing me. Like Judah... I don‘t know why it just... it left a sour

I never thought you‘d go

fucking try me.” He

know and wanted me to stay, remember? I was going to tell Alejandro, actually, since he‘s here, how about I just go and tell him! I don‘t fucking need you. And since they are here, I‘ll go back with them to their pack. Yeah, maybe that‘s better. I‘m fucking done.”

me close, glaring down at me. An