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 of

and we were able to treat you quickly.” She smiled

sit down so I can check your vitals.”

“I…

need to leave.” I said

“Miss…

yet, you‘re not in any condition

Alpha said you were

Leo.

this pack yet, correct? Where is the

fuck.”

Marcel.

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

don‘t say

my hand through

my baby was ok and I

to think this

care? I‘m sure he‘d just cast

refused to

going to be

to go soon.” She whispered,

I was scared for my baby‘s

any poison left

we have treated

be back to your

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

my own

I leave?” “I‘ve told the Alpha

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

not his

isn‘t fair for me to take it all out on her, but I needed

ran a frustrated hand through my

be here soon.”

the room, and I went over to

want to

had

but…

out

jeans and a bra, before grabbing the first

I had put the tank top on, I looked

Ok, let‘s go.

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

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

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

I emptied my bag onto the floor, desperation filling me and in my panic, I didn‘t hear the door

you always where you shouldn‘t be?” His cold, deep voice came, making my stomach flutter and

and wallet?” I asked

want to see

mockery of me and left

I want

now, and only my rules

turn

piercing icy blue boring into

he did that night, and although I had tried to distort the image of how handsome he was, seeing him before me reminded me

so fucking good–looking and then, at the same time, total assholes?

this

slightly parted in that arrogant pout, that I was sure he

black; jeans, a

but he still oozed power, danger,

how he consumed me by

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

abide by

wallet, I need

bore into mine, and something told me

but I stood my ground as his gaze

accepted it.” His rejection I guess

thought anyone could brutally reject someone

things easier for 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

Our eyes met, and I could hear his heart

me? “Have you

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

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

thoughts that swam

Rossi was

to be humiliated if everyone finds out you‘re

of my chin, and I felt

eyes flashed and he glared

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

crossed his lips and I shoved him back,