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

happened to you, and Jackie will talk.” His voice was murderous, and the way he said ‘will talk‘ made a shiver run down my

you believe that he

not be getting away

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

didn‘t you tell me?” He asked

he meant, about

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

you were pregnant, I would have

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

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

Both.

you for saving our pup and for calling Kia, although I know you

didn‘t.” He replied, his eyes hardening once again. I was hurt somewhat, 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

now that

were begging your father.” “Don‘t.” His

was raging

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 anyone know what

Silence.

mystery than I had

that

not having this conversation with

are because what

hissed, tossing the cigarette to the ground and crushing

of my head.” He growled. My own eyes flashed, and

asleep! I

the fuck between us.” He threatened. “Oh? Or what? What will you do?” I challenged, knowing that this

or neck by now. He didn‘t reply, simply glaring back at me. “I‘m warning you... tell anyone about that dream...

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 so

try me.” He shot

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

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