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.

get out of

was and we were able to treat you quickly.” She smiled be + vou quickly,” She smiled before

I can

“I…

need to leave.”

“Miss…

in any condition to leave

the Alpha said you were not to leave yet.”

Leo.

isn‘t the Alpha of this pack

fuck.”

Marcel.

the official title down to his son, I assure you Alpha Leo is still very much in charge.”

say

ran my hand

was ok and I couldn‘t

weird to think

care? I‘m sure he‘d just cast

refused to let my thoughts go down

it‘s going to be

will be allowed to go soon.” She whispered, guiding

I calm down when I was scared for

poison

we have

to your normal self.” I nodded

out of here, and I didn‘t care if it was risky, I needed to go to Kia, I needed to make sure my baby

own life, not this

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

deems fit.” will pay for the medical expenses and

not his

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

ran a frustrated hand

soon.”

room, and I went

want to face to

he had

but…

getting out of

jeans and a bra, before grabbing the first top I

put the tank top

Ok, let‘s go.

essentials as I pulled on some black sneakers with my

for my wallet, but I couldn‘t find either

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

my panic, I didn‘t hear the door open until

where you shouldn‘t be?” His cold, deep voice came, making my

and wallet?” I asked standing

didn‘t want

mockery of me and left me in pain

I want

now, and only

forced myself to turn around and face

his piercing icy blue boring

that night, and although I had tried to distort the image of how handsome he was, seeing him before me reminded me

the same time, total assholes? There was

Rossi, this fuckboy‘s

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

wearing all black; jeans,

oozed

arms and tried not to show how he consumed me by just being in the same

the toilet or the entire world, for all I

don‘t abide by anyone‘s

and wallet,

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

stepped closer, but I stood my ground as

rejection I guess he

thought anyone could brutally reject someone

fucking rejected me, and I should just accept it because

I could hear his heart thudding as he

“Have you told

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

to do if he did;

or the other thoughts that swam in the deepest corners

was nothing

to be humiliated if everyone finds out you‘re mated

my chin, and

eyes flashed and

anyone thinks, but I want to know how

lips and I shoved him back, my