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

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

so I can check your vitals.” The

“I…

need to leave.”

“Miss…

leave yet, you‘re not in any condition

Alpha said you were

Leo.

pack yet, correct? Where is

fuck.”

Marcel.

may not have passed the official title down to his son, I assure you Alpha

say that

my

baby was ok and I couldn‘t get that done

to think this child was

even care? I‘m sure he‘d just cast it

refused to let my thoughts go down

down, it‘s going to

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

could I calm down when I was scared for my baby‘s life? body?” I

there any poison left in

we have treated

will soon be back to your normal

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

own life, not this

“I‘ve told the Alpha

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

his

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

ran a frustrated hand

soon.”

left the room, and I went over to

want to face

had

but…

getting out

a bra, before grabbing the first

put the tank

Ok, let‘s go.

bag one–handed looking for my essentials as I pulled on some black sneakers with my other

wallet, but I couldn‘t find either my wallet and

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

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 shut and a familiar seductive scent filled my

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

my passport and

want

me and left me

I want them

now, and only

turn

piercing icy blue boring into

distort the image of how handsome he was, seeing him

the same time, total assholes?

this

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

was wearing all black; jeans, a

but he still oozed power,

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

can be the king of the toilet or

don‘t abide by

wallet, I need to leave.”

and something told me he wanted

but I stood my ground as his gaze

haven‘t accepted it.” His rejection I guess he

brutally reject someone

should I make things easier for you? You marked me, then you fucking rejected me, and I should just accept it because it‘s what you want?”

hear his heart

you told anyone?”

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

to do if he did; slap him? knee him? Rip his dick

thoughts that swam in the deepest corners of my

was

be humiliated if everyone

chin, and I felt the sparks of

flashed and he

don‘t care what anyone thinks, but I want to know how they all felt knowing I‘m the

shoved him back, my own eyes flashing as the pain