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

enough to let us know what it was and we were able to treat you quickly.” She

sit down so I can check

“I…

need to leave.” I

“Miss…

not in any

said you were not to

Leo.

isn‘t the Alpha of this pack yet, correct?

fuck.”

Marcel.

and although he may not have passed the official title down to his son, I

don‘t say that again.”

I ran my hand

was ok and I couldn‘t get

weird to think this child

sure he‘d

I refused to let my thoughts go

it‘s going to

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

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

poison left

have treated

back to your normal self.” I

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

up my own life, not

when can I leave?” “I‘ve told

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

not his

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

a frustrated

here soon.” She

I went

want to

he had

but…

out of

on some black jeans and a

had put the tank

Ok, let‘s go.

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

but I couldn‘t find

They weren‘t here.

Fuck.

No…

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

be?” His cold, deep voice came, making my stomach flutter and that familiar pang of pain

are my passport and wallet?” I asked standing

want

mockery of me and

want

now,

turn around and

stood, his piercing icy blue boring into

image of how handsome

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

Rossi, this fuckboy‘s

that arrogant pout, that I was sure he didn‘t even realise he had, and

was wearing all black; jeans, a

but he still oozed

and tried not to show how he consumed me by just being in the same

the king of the toilet or the entire world, for

don‘t abide by anyone‘s

my passport and wallet,

into mine, and something told me he

closer, but I stood my ground as his gaze fell on

rejection I guess he

never thought anyone could brutally reject someone after marking

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

could hear his heart thudding as he tried to

want to kill me? “Have you told

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

I wanted to do if he did; slap him?

that swam in the deepest corners

Rossi was

humiliated if everyone finds out

and I

eyes flashed and he

to know how they all felt knowing I‘m the

crossed his lips and I shoved him back, my own