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.

needed to get out

the green pus is enough to let us know what it was and we were able to treat you quickly.”

down so I can check your

“I…

leave.”

“Miss…

yet, you‘re not in

Alpha said you were not to leave yet.” She

Leo.

pack yet, correct? Where is the

fuck.”

Marcel.

down to his son, I assure you Alpha Leo is still very much in charge.” She whispered, glancing furtively

say that again.”

my

was ok and

think this child

sure he‘d just

squeezed but I refused to let my thoughts go down that

going

go soon.” She whispered,

I was scared for my baby‘s life? body?”

any poison left in

we have treated

will soon be back to

and I didn‘t care if it was risky, I needed to go to Kia,

fuck up my own life,

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

for the medical expenses and offer my gratitude, but I need

not his property,

know it‘s not her fault and it isn‘t fair for me to take it all out on

frustrated hand

soon.”

the room, and I went over to

to

had

but…

out

black jeans and a bra, before grabbing the first top I

had put the tank top

Ok, let‘s go.

in my bag one–handed looking for my essentials as I

wallet, but I couldn‘t find either my wallet

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

I emptied my bag onto the floor, desperation filling me and in my panic, I

you shouldn‘t be?” His cold, deep voice came, making my stomach flutter and that familiar pang of pain squeeze

and

didn‘t want to

had made a mockery of me and left

I want them

now, and only

turn around and

his piercing icy blue boring

the image of how handsome he was, seeing him

same time, total assholes? There was only one Alpha who I knew who was equally sexy and

Rossi, this

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

black; jeans, a tee, and

still oozed power, danger,

rolled my eyes, crossed my arms and tried not to show how he

be the king of the toilet or the entire

abide by

my passport and wallet, I

and something told me he wanted

my ground as his

rejection I guess he really wanted me

anyone could brutally reject someone after marking

you? You marked me, then you fucking rejected me, and I should just accept it because it‘s what you want?” I asked quietly, trying to control the rage that

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

he want to kill me? “Have you

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

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

that swam in the deepest corners

Rossi was

everyone finds

took hold of my chin, and I

eyes flashed and he glared

want to know how they all felt knowing I‘m

it hurt them?” A cold smirk crossed his lips and I shoved him back, my