Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

72. From His Lips AZURA.

His words cut like a knife. I more than anyone regret my time with Judah, but as a careless eighteen–year–old, he seemed to have understood me... I was the misfit, the odd one out, the freak... When I met Judah, it just felt like he didn‘t care about my past. He welcomed me into his arms with empty promises, and I fell for it.

“Azura!” Leo called, but I sped up, heading to our bedroom.

I broke into a run, entering the room, I ran straight to the bathroom. Locking the door, I stepped into the shower, switching it on making sure that my walls were up

“Azura.” I heard him trying the door, and I took a slow breath, wanting to sound normal.

“Yeah?!”

I heard him sigh, “Are you ok?” No, I‘m not “Yes, can a girl shower in peace?” I replied, feeling my emotions ready to spiral.

Everything that was happening was my fault, I get that... but he had tried so hard to make me believe that it wasn‘t my fault, but what he said now... Did he even mean it? Deep down he probably felt that it was my fault.

I kicked off my sneakers, slowly stepping under the cold water of the shower.

“Alright... don‘t take too long. I didn‘t mean what.”

“Like I said, can a girl shower in peace?” This time my voice sounded cold.

“Not when she‘s pissed, when a woman says she‘s fine she isn‘t.” 1

“Wow you‘re really so smart, aren‘t you? Give yourself a pat on the shoulder for figuring that out.” I growled, giving up on hiding my emotions. He didn‘t respond, and I leaned against the shower wall, sliding to the floor fully clothed. My white shirt was stuck to me as the cold water drenched me.

My fault...

Time and time again, I messed up and others got hurt.

I wrapped my arms around my legs, resting my forehead on my knees, feeling my tears on the verge of spilling. The last few days were already so hard... Seeing Kareena in that state, I was racked with guilt.

The run–in with Nikki earlier didn‘t help either…

(FLASHBACK).

I had just purchased some flowers, deciding to stop at the graves on the way back from seeing Kareena. Eric and Jax were with me as Leo wouldn‘t let me wander alone. I looked down at the graves after laying the flowers on them, silently apologising once more.

A shadow fell over me, blocking out the sunlight, and I tilted my head to look at the woman who was standing there.

What are you doing here?!” Nikki shouted, for once she was without makeup, her eyes puffy

and the hatred in them clear.

“Nikki. You are speaking to your Luna.” Jax warned, stepping in front of me defensively.” Leave.”

“This is my sister‘s grave!” She hissed venonjously.

“Nikki –” Eric began.

I was crouching, placing my hand on his shoulder.

shook his head, “I don‘t think that‘s wise, let‘s

“Both of you, step aside.” My voice was clear, and Jax frowned as Eric slowly backed off. “Jax, let me handle this. Stay, just

so he can report back to his Alpha.”

mine. You were just there, I‘m the one

Or pretending to care! You‘re the reason she‘s

ex!”

had that even

Keep it up and I am not afraid to have you

not manhandle a woman!”

a weak, innocent woman. Take her, Eric, put her in for a day.

her! You killed my baby sister!” She screamed as Eric tried to drag her away, clamping his hand over

pack. “Eric. Let her go.” I commanded as Jax

pissed when Eric let go

at both Jax and I,

on the floor.

my head, I sighed. “No, he won‘t because he won‘t

need extra. Leave it be. No one is to relay

hands. “I understand that Luna... but she needs to

“I agree.” Jax growled.

my head. “Not

(END OF FLASHBACK)

because of me? I would be a fool to think no one... I wish I could heal Leo already. If I wasn‘t pregnant,

clicked open, and I turned sharply to see Leo enter, his eyes instantly landing on

with your clothes on.” He said quietly as he

him a dirty look. “Yeah, it‘s something the new generation likes to do

tightly around me as he stepped into the shower shoes on and all, letting the water drench

warmth spread through me, and I could feel my wolf fighting me as she wanted to give in to him. It was at times when we were at odds that I noticed her more. His embrace was comforting, and there was nowhere else I‘d rather be than in his

said

– refusing to turn towards him. I growled as I

eyes, which were still filled with concern and so many emotions, that I didn‘t want to see. He‘d make me melt.” If you‘re angry, vent. Hit

up with that lousy comeback. “Good to know.” The

Maybe...

down at me, the cold water pouring down over both of us. “What the fuck did you see in Nikki?” I said

to cup my face, refusing to allow me to move away. “Honestly, I don‘t

would trust him blindly no matter what... I knew, going forward, he could kill someone right in front of me, and

Beautiful, yet terrifying too.

here I was, rather than lashing out, I was just...no longer angry. “Damn mate

I‘m sure you enjoy it the most.” He taunted, clearly finding this amusing. “You really do resort to violence every fucking time.” “Of course, I have to! How else do I get my revenge? You‘re so annoying... old

“So, I take it that every time I piss you off, you‘re going to call me an old man?” “Yup, and make many more voodoo dolls. Just wait till I get that staple gun...” I glowered at him, trying to ignore how damn good

noticeable now, but I was

Was he seriously asking me that? I mean, he was meant to be smart, wasn‘t he? “Staple gun your dick obviously, give you a few more ladder steps.” I clenched my teeth, trying not to shiver from the cold water. His eyes flashed with surprise as he looked at me to see if I was serious. “Oh

muttered. To my surprise, he simply chuckled, crashing his lips right down on mine.

Came his breathy voice in my mind, making me freeze. His

said he loved