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

we didn‘t need to, the green pus is enough to let us know what it was and we were able to treat you quickly.” She smiled be + vou quickly,” She smiled before motioning

so I can check your vitals.” The

“I…

to leave.”

“Miss…

you‘re not in any condition to

said you were not

Leo.

of this pack yet,

fuck.”

Marcel.

Marcel is on holiday, and although he may not have passed the official title down to

say that again.”

I ran my hand through

needed to see if my baby was ok and I couldn‘t

to think this

even care? I‘m sure

squeezed but I refused to

going to

allowed to go soon.”

was scared for my

any poison left in

have treated

to your normal

care if it was risky, I needed to go

fuck up my own life, not this unborn

can I leave?” “I‘ve

deems fit.” will pay for the medical expenses and offer my gratitude, but I need to leave.” I insisted, my eyes

not his property,

for me to take it all out on her, but

a frustrated hand through

be here soon.” She

I went over to

want to face

he had

but…

getting out

and a bra, before grabbing the first top I

the tank top on, I looked

Ok, let‘s go.

for my essentials as

for my wallet, but I couldn‘t find either

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

come 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

His cold, deep voice came, making my stomach flutter and that familiar pang

and

want to see

mockery of me and left me in pain

want

now, and

to turn

piercing icy blue

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

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

Rossi, this fuckboy‘s

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

was wearing all black; jeans, a tee,

but he still oozed power,

how he consumed me by just being in the

king of the toilet or the entire

abide by anyone‘s

passport and wallet, I

into mine, and something told me

stepped closer, but I stood my ground

accepted it.” His rejection I guess he really wanted

never thought anyone could brutally reject someone after

you? You marked me, then you fucking rejected me, and I should just accept it

hear his heart thudding as he tried

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

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

I wanted to do if he

that swam in the deepest corners of my mind to

Rossi was nothing to

everyone

chin, and

and he glared

want to know how they all felt knowing I‘m the one who rejected

crossed his lips and I shoved him back, my own eyes