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

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

I can check your

“I…

to leave.” I said

“Miss…

can‘t leave yet, you‘re not in any condition to leave the

Alpha said you were

Leo.

Alpha of this pack yet,

fuck.”

Marcel.

“Alpha 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

say that

I ran my hand through my

to see if my baby was ok and I

weird to think this

even care? I‘m sure he‘d just cast it aside

to let

down, it‘s going

soon.” She whispered, guiding me to the

was scared

poison

have treated

be back to your normal self.” I

was risky, I needed to go to

my own life, not this

I leave?” “I‘ve told

let you go when he deems fit.” will pay for the medical expenses and offer my gratitude, but I need to leave.” I insisted, my

his

for me to take it all out

ran a frustrated

soon.”

I

want to face to

he had saved

but…

getting out of

some black jeans and a bra, before

I had put the tank top

Ok, let‘s go.

looking for my essentials as I pulled on

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

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

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

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

passport and wallet?” I

didn‘t want

made a mockery of me and left

I want

kingdom now,

turn around

his piercing icy blue boring into

the image

time, total assholes? There was only one Alpha who I knew

this

in that arrogant pout, that I was sure

black; jeans, a

still oozed power, danger, and

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

of the toilet or the

abide

passport and wallet, I

will.” His eyes bore into mine, and something told me he wanted to say

ground as his

accepted it.” His rejection I guess he really

could brutally reject

you fucking rejected me, and I should just accept it because it‘s what you want?” I asked quietly, trying to

hear his heart thudding as he tried to control whatever he

he want to kill me? “Have you told

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

do if he did; slap him? knee him? Rip

pain or the other thoughts that swam in the deepest

Rossi was nothing to

if everyone finds out you‘re mated to

chin, and I felt

and he glared

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

A cold smirk crossed his lips and I shoved him back, my