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

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

sit down so I can

“I…

need to leave.” I said

“Miss…

not in any condition to leave the

Alpha said you were not

Leo.

isn‘t the Alpha of this pack yet, correct?

fuck.”

Marcel.

couldn‘t see me here! “Alpha Marcel is on holiday, and although he may not have passed the official title down to his son, I assure you Alpha Leo

don‘t say that

I ran my

to see if my baby was ok and

to think this child was his

even care? I‘m sure he‘d just cast it

squeezed but I refused to

it‘s going to be

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

calm down when I was scared for my baby‘s

poison left

have

back to your normal

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

fuck up my own life,

leave?” “I‘ve told the Alpha you

he deems fit.” will pay for the medical expenses and offer my gratitude, but I

not his property,

all out on her,

frustrated hand

here soon.” She replied

left the room, and I went over

didn‘t want to face to

he had

but…

out

and a bra, before grabbing the

I had put the tank top on,

Ok, let‘s go.

for my essentials as I

but I couldn‘t find either

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

desperation filling me and in my panic, I didn‘t hear the door open until it clicked shut and a

cold, deep voice came, making

my passport and wallet?” I

want

a mockery of me and

want them to

now,

to turn around

he stood, his piercing icy blue boring

I had tried to distort the image of how handsome he

and then, at the same time, total assholes? There was only one Alpha who

this fuckboy‘s

plump, shaped lips were slightly parted in that arrogant pout, that I was sure he didn‘t even realise he had,

wearing all black; jeans, a tee,

but he still oozed power, danger, and

how

toilet or the entire world, for all I

abide by

and wallet, I need to leave.”

into mine, and something told me he

my ground as his gaze

rejection I guess he really

brutally reject someone after marking

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

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

“Have you told anyone?” He asked dangerously, stepping

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

he did; slap him? knee him? Rip his dick

the other thoughts that swam

Rossi was nothing to

to be humiliated if everyone finds out

chin, and I felt the sparks

eyes flashed and he

want to know how they all felt

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