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

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

sit down so I can check

“I…

need to leave.” I said

“Miss…

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

said you were not to

Leo.

Alpha of this pack yet, correct?

fuck.”

Marcel.

have passed the official title down to his son, I assure you Alpha Leo

don‘t say that again.”

I ran my hand through

and I couldn‘t get that done here without

think this

I‘m sure he‘d just cast

but I refused to let my thoughts go

it‘s going to be

will be allowed to go soon.”

scared for

there any poison

we have treated

be back to

if it was risky, I needed to go to Kia, I needed to make sure my baby was

my own

“I‘ve

fit.” will pay for the medical expenses and offer my gratitude, but I need to leave.” I insisted, my

not his

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

ran a frustrated

be here soon.” She replied

left the room, and I went over to

to

had saved

but…

getting out of

and a bra, before

tank top on,

Ok, let‘s go.

one–handed looking for my essentials as I pulled

my wallet, but I couldn‘t find either my

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

came, making my stomach flutter and that

my passport and wallet?” I asked standing

want to

had made a mockery of me and

want

kingdom now, and only my rules

to turn around and face

stood, his piercing icy

to distort the image of

then, at the same time, total assholes? There

this fuckboy‘s

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

black;

still oozed

rolled my eyes, crossed my arms and tried not to show how he consumed me by just

toilet or the

abide

me my passport and wallet,

into mine, and something told me he wanted to

stepped closer, but I stood my ground

rejection I

anyone could brutally reject someone after marking

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

could hear his heart thudding as he tried to control whatever he was

he want to kill me? “Have you told anyone?” He asked dangerously,

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

do if he

let my wolf‘s pain or the other thoughts that swam in the deepest corners

Rossi was nothing

be humiliated if everyone

took hold of my chin, and I

flashed and

to know how they all felt

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