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

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

so I can

“I…

need to leave.”

“Miss…

in any

were

Leo.

this pack yet, correct?

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

don‘t say that

ran my hand through my

was ok and I couldn‘t get that done

weird to think this child was his

sure he‘d

to let my

going

allowed to go soon.” She whispered, guiding me to the

scared for my baby‘s life? body?” I

poison

have

to your normal self.” I nodded

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

could fuck up my own life, not

“I‘ve told the Alpha

medical expenses and offer my gratitude, but I need to

not his

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

ran a frustrated hand through

soon.” She replied

left the room, and I

to face

he had saved

but…

getting out of

some black jeans and a bra, before grabbing the first

had put the tank top on,

Ok, let‘s go.

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

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

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

filling me and in my panic, I didn‘t hear the door open until it clicked

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

passport and wallet?”

didn‘t want to

me and left

I want them to

now, and

forced myself to turn around and face

his piercing icy blue

image of how handsome he

so fucking good–looking and then, at the same time, total assholes? There was only one Alpha who

this

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

wearing all black; jeans, a tee, and

oozed power, danger, and

show how he consumed

king of the toilet or the entire world,

don‘t abide by anyone‘s

me my passport and wallet,

bore into mine, and something told me he wanted

but I stood my ground as his gaze fell on

I guess he really wanted me

never thought anyone could brutally reject someone after marking

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

his heart thudding as he tried to control

me? “Have you told anyone?” He asked dangerously,

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

he did; slap him? knee him? Rip

the other thoughts that swam in

Rossi was nothing to

humiliated if everyone finds out you‘re mated

and I felt the sparks

eyes flashed and

don‘t care what anyone thinks, but I want to know

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