Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Uncertainty

WINONA. 1

Outfits… Check…. Food… Check… Décor… Check!

“How’s it going?” I turned when the deep, powerful voice of Alpha Marcel came from behind me. My heart skipped a beat as I watched him tie the top of his hair back into a hair tie as he walked in, his top rising a little and showing off the sinful V of his Adonis belt. I quickly looked away, just as he placed his hands on the top of the sofa rest behind me. 6

He was an incredibly handsome man, and when he looked at me, I felt very self–conscious, half of it due to the fact that I had walked in on Leo and Azura in the kitchen making

My cheeks burned as I tried to get rid of the image from my mind of Azura bent over, with Leo right behind her.

Oh, goddess!

Alpha Marcel chuckled, and I felt my cheeks heat further. To make matters worse, I had slammed right into him, only to fall flat on my behind, and then my gaze fell to the front of his pants, noticing the rather obvious well–endowed package that he was blessed with. I had gotten to my feet and ran from the mansion as fast as possible!

He was still finding it amusing, although I had no option but to return when I collected Corrado. After all, I was helping him with arranging the Alpha and Luna ceremony. Something which was a first for this pack, considering this was the first time the title would be passed down.

“It’s going well, I’ve ordered the clothing you wanted me to. I hope they all like them,” I replied, not daring to turn and look into those warm brown eyes.

I could smell his appealing scent and I could feel he was far too close, feeling the heat of his body, as he leaned over looking at the laptop screen I was working on. It made my heart race trying not to pay attention to him.

“I’m sure they will, you should have taken me up on my offer and gone to my office.” He frowned as he walked around and picked up a list of things we had to take care of, half were already ticked off.

“I’m ok here, thank you.” I replied, my only wish was that he didn’t make me go to the kitchen today.

I needed time to recover from that!

“Did you order yourself a dress?” He asked, raising an eyebrow.

I brushed a strand of my hair back, trying not to pay attention to the few strands of his that refused to be pulled back into the hair tie. “I have the black dress from last time, I don’t need another,” I replied with a small smile. I placed the laptop in my lap and quickly skimmed through the sexy lingerie I was purchasing for Azura from a risqué designer store. Oh, and some fishnet tights, I think Leo liked those on her. 4

My cheeks burned in embarrassment once again, and I quickly pushed the thought away.

I loved clothing, I loved buying things for others and getting to dress them up but not when it

I liked

Leo‘s card details,

order yourself something. This is a joyous occasion, my

give me a home, and seeing him become the man he is today, made me

a father, myself, he still turned into a man worthy of the title.” He said,

put in an easy position either, your life has been full of trials too.” I said

as a father...” He gave me a half smile before looking

said standing up until I remembered the fact that to make

burned with embarrassment, and I wished the ground would open and swallow me up! And that only got worse

his handsome face as he headed to the door, pausing when he reached me and tapping my

way his eyes flickered to my lips, making my stomach flutter nervously. I may be a virgin, but I knew the look of a man who wanted something. His smirk vanished, and he frowned deeply,

on so

pack wishing to

or not, that was never something I‘d entertain; it was wrong on so many levels. First and foremost, after everything Leo had done for me, I would never do this to him, I would never betray him or be an insult to his mother.

moved to the mansion, and I was

and we were often left alone too. He made me nervous... in a good way. But it was still wrong. I heard footsteps, and quickly focused on pulling open the website

thank you.” I said. I was rather surprised that he remembered I like tea. He took a seat on the sofa not too far from

don‘t leave us alone; please, someone come in. He didn‘t speak as he watched me fill in the details for the cake. “You would make a good event planner.” He remarked while drinking his hot

at him and blushed lightly at the compliment. “Thank you, when I was younger, that’s what I

still can. You‘re still

smile faltering, and shook my head. “I won‘t, I‘m happy doing this just for this family. Besides, I don‘t think I could focus on anything other than Corrado. He‘s my priority and my happiness.” He nodded, and I placed my laptop down and picked up my cup of tea, it was still piping hot as

others here too. You‘re a young woman, Winona, and you deserve to do whatever you want. There‘s

my tea, not knowing how to reply, my eyes stinging

Ouch!

downed it all, only for Alpha Marcel to slap my back lightly, rubbing it as I coughed. I felt my tongue and throat, which I had scalded, heal slowly. My heart was pounding, and it wasn‘t because of the hot tea. I was very aware of Alpha Marcel‘s hand massaging my back, right over my

tea.” He joked lightly. “Oh no, it was absolutely delicious! I never knew Alpha Marcel could make such delicious tea. It really was tasty.” I refuted, feeling guilty. He smirked as he slowly removed his hand from my back. “At least the tea appealed to you.” I thought I heard him murmnur, but I wasn‘t sure. I frowned slightly, but he simply drank his own coffee and placed his cup down. “Leo wouldn‘t want you to hold back Winona, if there‘s something more

or art. I couldn’t refuse the Alpha’s suggestion anymore as it

taken good care of me. Given me a home, and a purpose when I had nothing and no one.” I replied, not wanting him

lounge was suddenly far too small. His eyes were on me, and I could feel their intensity. “Was the relationship

my heart thundering as I realised what he had just asked me. I didn’t know if I

I didn’t mean

and I simply have a relationship built on trust, gratitude and above all, respect. He gave me a life, he’s an alpha, and I’m an omega. I have never considered him anything more. How could you ask me that Alpha Marcel, especially since Azura is here?” I whispered horrified, as I stood up, my heart thumping at what he