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...

what Emmet did. I know you suspended him

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

believe that he did beat

he has several more crimes added to that fucking list. Don‘t worry, Emmet will not be getting away with this. Although I won‘t kill him... I will make sure

returned to me. I wondered if he had been dreaming about it... It wasn‘t really my place to ask, but I

you tell me?” He

knew what he meant,

eye, frowning. “Why should I have? You left me, remember? rejected me

I knew you were pregnant, I would have made

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

faded and I placed my hand on my stomach, making Leo‘s gaze dip down to it. Something in his eyes softened, and I could tell he wanted to say

either... I‘m glad you‘re both

Both.

but yeah... I needed to be ok for the baby right? “Thank you for saving our pup and for calling Kia, although I know you never wanted to have

the eye. But I shouldn‘t care... right? I hated how the moment he was in my presence, my senses became clouded.

I knew now that I

to your mother, how you were begging

was raging off

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

Silence.

a greater mystery

take that as

not having this conversation

are because

fucking get into my head.” He hissed, tossing the cigarette to the

stay the fuck out of my head.” He growled. My own eyes flashed, and I stepped closer, glaring up at him. Even with these

was asleep! I didn‘t go prowling around

you saw better stay the fuck between us.” He threatened. “Oh? Or what? What will you do?” I challenged, knowing that this baby was my ultimate shield

and on any other occasion, he would have grabbed my chin or neck by now. He didn‘t reply, simply glaring back at

ex.”

I had been 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

thought you‘d go

me.” He shot back

I just go and tell him! I don‘t fucking need you. And since they are here, I‘ll go back with them to

at me. An intense wave of sparks rushed through me, sending a delicious jolt to