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.

where I was crouching, placing my hand on his shoulder. “I‘ll

head, “I don‘t think that‘s wise,

of you, step aside.” My voice was clear, and Jax

he can report back to his Alpha.”

my tongue, shaking my head. “No, he was mine, he was always meant to be mine. You were just there, I‘m the one who belongs with him. When will you let

you for real? You actually care? Or pretending to care! You‘re the reason she‘s dead! Deny it all you

ex!”

that even

not afraid to have you tossed in prison Nikki!”

manhandle a woman!” Nikki

warrior, not a weak, innocent woman. Take

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

quiet because ultimately, she was a member of this pack... My pack. “Eric. Let her go.” I commanded as Jax looked at me sharply. “Jax... I‘m the future Alpha‘s mate ... My word holds more power.” I

clearly pissed when Eric let go

Eric warned her, she glanced at both Jax

the floor.

he won‘t because he won‘t know. He already has

it be. No one is to

looked down at his hands. “I understand that Luna... but she needs to

“I agree.” Jax growled.

my head. “Not this

(END OF FLASHBACK)

think no one... I wish I could heal Leo

clicked open, and I turned sharply to see Leo enter, his

shower with your clothes on.” He

my soaking hair off my face giving him a dirty look. “Yeah, it‘s something the new generation likes to do

when his strong arms wrapped tightly around me as he stepped into the shower shoes on and all, letting the water drench him. “I‘m sorry, I didn‘t fucking mean

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

said

me, forcing me to turn, and I fought him – refusing to turn towards him. I growled

to

scathing glare. “I don‘t, when I need to go take a dump, I do!” I snapped in response, although I knew exactly what he meant but I still came up with that lousy comeback. “Good to know.” The smirk returned, and I smacked his arm, my hand hitting the wet leather and making a loud

Maybe...

pouring down over both of us. “What the fuck did you see in Nikki?” I said bitterly. “She‘s a

go of my arms and I was about to pull away only for him to cup my face, refusing to allow me to move away. “Honestly, I don‘t fucking know. I can let my walls down and you‘ll see that I do not blame you for any of

my lips, I shook my head. He didn‘t need to prove anything to me. I could tell he wasn‘t lying, and I also knew I would trust him blindly no matter what... I knew,

Beautiful, yet terrifying too.

anger and hurt I had felt had washed away. I didn‘t get it, I never calmed down so easily, yet here I was, rather than lashing out, I was just...no longer angry. “Damn mate bond.” I muttered, stepping closer and fighting the urge to

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

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,

becoming more noticeable now, but I was not going to show him

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

simply chuckled, crashing his lips right down on mine. Rivers of

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

said he loved