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

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

can check your vitals.”

“I…

to leave.” I

“Miss…

yet, you‘re not in any

said you were not to leave yet.” She

Leo.

of this pack yet, correct? Where is the real

fuck.”

Marcel.

is on holiday, and although he may not have passed the official title down to his son, I assure you Alpha Leo is still very much in charge.” She whispered, glancing furtively towards

say

I ran my hand through

see if my baby was ok and I couldn‘t get that done here

weird to think this child was his

sure he‘d just cast it

heart squeezed but I refused to let my thoughts go down

it‘s going to

soon.” She whispered, guiding me

scared for my

poison left

we have treated

will soon be back to your normal self.”

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

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

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

his property,

not her fault and it isn‘t fair for me to take it all out on her, but I needed

a frustrated

soon.” She

left the room, and I went over to my

didn‘t want to

he had saved

but…

getting out of

and a bra,

the tank

Ok, let‘s go.

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

my wallet, but I couldn‘t find

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

in my panic, I

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

are my passport and wallet?” I

didn‘t want to see

made a mockery of me

want them to

now, and only my

to turn around and

he stood, his piercing icy blue boring

I had tried to distort the image

and then, at the same time, total assholes? There

Rossi, this fuckboy‘s

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

black; jeans, a

still oozed power,

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

be the king of the toilet or the entire world, for all I

don‘t abide by anyone‘s

passport and wallet, I need to leave.”

bore into mine, and something told me

stood my ground as his

it.” His rejection I guess he

anyone could brutally reject someone

fucking rejected me, and I should just accept it because it‘s what you want?” I asked quietly, trying to control the rage that was ready to unleash hell

hear his heart thudding as he tried to

you told anyone?” He

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

to do if he

my wolf‘s pain or the other thoughts that

was nothing to

want to be humiliated if everyone finds out you‘re mated to

of my chin, and I felt the sparks

eyes flashed and he

care what anyone thinks, but I want to know

hurt them?” A cold smirk crossed his lips and I shoved him back, my own eyes flashing as the pain returned once