Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

8. A Compromise

AZURA.

I awoke to a dull ache in my back, I was in a comfortable bed and I could smell a citrusy fresh scent.

I frowned, opening my eyes and looking around what appeared to be a hospital room.

The walls were a pale green, with the far wall being covered in forest scenery.

I was hooked up to some drips.

Sitting up, I yanked them off and slid out of the bed.

Sunlight was streaming through the window that was open a crack, and I could hear the faint sounds of laughter and chatter from outside.

I looked down, realising I was wearing a pale green hospital gown.

My clothes.

Where were they? I scanned the room, my heart leaping when I spotted my luggage and coat on the couch in the corner.

I rushed over to it, wincing as a pang of pain rushed through my back.

Oh fuck.

What time was it? Or worse, what day was it and where was I? Where was my phone? I was about to grab some clothes when one of the two doors leading off the room opened, and a woman in a white coat with her brown hair pulled into a ponytail entered.

Her grey eyes were full of concern when she spotted the empty bed, before she turned to me.

“Oh, you‘re awake.

Thank the goddess!” She placed the file she was holding down and came over.

I stood up from where I was rummaging in my clothes, looking at the woman who was a few inches shorter than me warily.

“Where am I?” “You are at the Sangue Pack, our Alpha Leo found you injured and brought you here.

I‘m doctor Demiko.” She explained.

Her words made my heart thump violently.

Leo…

The Sangue Pack, I almost clutched my stomach in panic He couldn‘t know.

I had to keep this a secret.

“How long was I out?” “Just for the night, it‘s not even noon yet.” “I need to make a call, where‘s my phone?” “I‘m sorry, there was no phone on you, but you can use mine.” She offered.

I nodded and she took the sleek black device from the pocket of her white coat.

Activating No Caller ID, my heart thumping, 1 quickly dialled Mama‘s number.

“Hello?” I let out a silent breath, hearing her voice.

“Hey Mama, don‘t kill me, but I lost my phone.” know but you know me and phones.” For once I was glad I was a bit of a scatter–brained person with phones, because I was sure if I didn‘t reply straight away, they would have been worried.

“Seriously Azura! We were worried.”

“I

Mama sighed in relief.

“Are you in Sweden?” “Yes Mama, I‘m just calling from someone‘s phone to let you know.

I was so tired after the flight that I just crashed.

When I‘m rested and settled in I will call you all, ok?”

“Ok baby, thank the goddess you are ok.

Get some rest.” “I love you.” “I love you too.” Mama replied.

I hung up and looked at the doctor, who was filling in some forms, passing the phone back to her.

“Thanks.” I said, as she took it with a small smile.

“I hope you trust that we mean no harm.” She raised her hand in surrender, smiling warmly, clearly sensing my discontent.

“I‘m Jackie, and I‘m the doctor who attended to you.

The injury you had contained WB12.

Luckily it was a very small amount.” One of the deadliest forms of wolfsbane out there.

1 My baby My heart thumped as I looked at her.

“Did you do a blood test?” I asked.

I was in turmoil.

I wanted to know if my baby was ok, but I also didn‘t want Leo to learn about it.

to get out of

pus is enough to let us know what it was and we were able to treat you quickly.” She smiled be + vou

so I can check your

“I…

need to leave.” I said

“Miss…

you‘re not in any condition to leave

the Alpha said you were not to leave

Leo.

pack yet,

fuck.”

Marcel.

title down

say that

ran my hand

and I couldn‘t get that done here without

weird to think

even care? I‘m sure

refused to let my thoughts go down that

going to

go soon.” She whispered, guiding me to

scared for

there any poison

we have treated

to

care if it was risky, I needed to go to Kia, I

my own

so when can I leave?” “I‘ve told the Alpha

medical expenses and offer my gratitude, but I need to leave.” I insisted, my eyes

his property,

and it isn‘t fair for me to take it all out on her, but I needed to get checked and there was

ran a frustrated hand through

soon.” She replied

I

want to face

had saved

but…

out

jeans and a bra, before

I had put the tank top on,

Ok, let‘s go.

looking for my essentials

wallet, but I couldn‘t

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

on! I emptied my bag onto the floor, desperation filling me and in my panic, I didn‘t hear the door open until it clicked shut and a familiar seductive scent

you always where you shouldn‘t be?” His cold, deep voice came, making my stomach flutter and that familiar

and

want to

a mockery of me

I want them

now, and only my

turn

he stood, his piercing

to distort the image of how handsome he was, seeing him before me reminded

make these men so fucking good–looking and then, at the same time, total assholes? There

this

that I was sure he didn‘t even realise he had, and his hair was in a tousled sexy

was wearing all black;

still oozed power, danger, and

how he consumed me by just being in the same room

the king of the toilet or the entire world, for

abide

my passport and wallet, I need to leave.”

will.” His eyes bore into mine, and something told me he wanted

I stood my ground as his gaze fell

it.” His rejection I guess he

brutally reject

I should just accept it because it‘s what you want?” I asked quietly, trying

eyes met, and I could hear his heart thudding as he tried to control whatever he

to kill me? “Have you told anyone?” He asked dangerously,

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

to do if he did; slap

the other thoughts that swam in the deepest

Rossi was nothing to

humiliated if everyone finds out you‘re mated

took hold of my chin, and I

eyes flashed and he glared at

I want to know how

lips and I shoved him back, my own eyes flashing as