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.

get out of

let us know what it was and we were able to treat you quickly.” She smiled be + vou quickly,” She smiled before motioning to the

down so I can

“I…

to leave.” I

“Miss…

not in any condition

Alpha said you were not

Leo.

of this pack yet,

fuck.”

Marcel.

although he 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

don‘t say that

my hand through

and I couldn‘t

felt weird to think this child was his

he even care? I‘m sure

heart squeezed but I refused to

it‘s going to be

will be allowed to go soon.”

scared

poison left

we have treated

soon be back to

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

could fuck up my own

so when can I leave?” “I‘ve

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

his property,

know 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 there

ran a frustrated hand

here soon.”

room, and I went

to face to

he had

but…

getting out of

pulled on some black jeans and a bra, before grabbing

the tank top on, I looked

Ok, let‘s go.

for my essentials as I pulled

my wallet, but I couldn‘t find either

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

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

my passport and wallet?” I

want

of me and

want them to

my kingdom now,

myself to turn around

piercing icy blue boring

did that night, and although I had tried to distort the image of how handsome he

time, total assholes?

this fuckboy‘s

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

all black;

but he still oozed power, danger,

and tried not to show how he consumed me by just

be the king of the toilet or

abide by anyone‘s

my passport and wallet, I need to

mine, and something told me

my ground

accepted it.” His rejection I guess he really wanted me

brutally

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 control the rage that was ready to unleash

could hear his heart thudding as he tried to

“Have you told anyone?”

I scoffed.

Don‘t come closer…

to do if he did; slap

pain or the other thoughts that swam in the deepest corners of my

Rossi was nothing

want to be humiliated if everyone finds out

chin, and

and he

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

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