Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

77. The Council Meeting

LEO

I flipped open my laptop and took a seat on the couch. I was sitting in the mansion library, waiting for the meeting to start. I frowned deeply and massaged my jaw. I had made sure to secure the connection and set up the meeting before handing it over to Alejandro, but I wasn’t fucking looking forward to it. I just wanted this shit over with.

Azura’s thoughts flitted through my mind, and I couldn’t help but smile slightly as I looked at my hands. She didn’t fucking care… She really did accept me for who I was…

I still couldn’t get my head around it… How the fuck do I process that? How can someone just step into my life and accept everything about me? How did one feisty girl become my fucking world?

I wouldn’t change her either… We were both fucking made for one another… just the way we fucking are.

I could now hear her thoughts as she lay in bed, mulling over our conversation.

Her curiosity regarding the meaning behind the organisation name… something about making sure Sky didn’t take pictures of me, it might not be safe to have them out there, and something else about role–playing. 5

I smiled, putting my walls up to give her the privacy of her own mind. Although I fucking loved to hear her interesting thoughts, it wasn’t always fair on her. If she was lacking in keeping those walls up, then I would be the one to help her with them. Sometimes, at least.

My screen flashed on as Alejandro started the meeting, and I clicked the ‘join‘ button, spotting several others joining the meeting too. Alejandro was already sitting there, in what appeared to be his office chair, a cigarette in hand, like he just didn’t give a fuck about anything.

Elijah was next, and Liam was as well; I didn’t realise he was on the council… but I know Elijah was considered more one of the elders now. Dad entered too, he was frowning and looked a bit uneasy. I wondered what that shit was about.

Rayhan followed with his fucking over–the–top hair… Kenneth Arden, of the Shadow Wolves pack… Flint Kane, of the Blood Claw Pack, Junaid Muhammed, of the Full Moon pack, and several other Alphas who I knew by name only. There were three from the coven as well, a man I didn’t know by name and then there was Janaina and Magdalene, both of whom had aged since the last time I had seen them. 5

I looked at the Alphas, my face an emotionless mask, so these were the Elite… The strongest Alphas in the country…

They all watched me intently, some even unnerved. Whilst Kenneth Arden was watching with a smirk on his face, almost as if intrigued by my presence.

I didn’t miss the way Liam was frowning. Guess he was still fucking butt hurt over what I did to Azura.

“Leo,” Elijah said, giving me a nod, I gave him one back.

“Thanks to everyone for making the fucking time to attend this meeting, before we start allow me to introduce everyone…” Alejandro began as he went around introducing all the bastards. ”

And of course, this is my nephew, and soon to be the official Alpha of the Sangue pack.”

“You could pass as father and son.” One the Alphas said with a small smile.

“I say the same shit.” Alejandro smirked.

“We’re nothing alike,” I replied coldly.

“Mated to sisters too.” Rayhan added his incredibly unhelpful input.

Bastard.

“Oh? Elijah, congratulations, it seems your daughters are made for Rossi men, you don’t have any more, do you?” Another Alpha added with a smirk. I think he was from the Ethereal Moon pack. 5

“No.” Elijah almost growled.

“Just a granddaughter,” Kenneth smirked, making Elijah’s eyes flash. *

Alejandro snickered. “Let’s not rile him up, we all know the Westwood women love the Rossi men, now on to business.”

He only fucking changed the topic since Elijah was getting pissed off.

“As I’ve already filled you all in, this is regarding the situation about the being, that we don’t actually know what he is. Leo had this being in his custody and was thought to be dead. Only for him to somehow come back to fucking life after a couple of days and killed two of his pack members and injured several more whilst managing to escape.” Alejandro continued before turning to me, “Leo?”

“There’s pretty much little else I can add to what you already know. When I did some analysis of the attack before he escaped… there was some smoke–like energy around him… I’ll play the video.” I began, clicking a button until the video came on, I had blurred out Shane’s and Jackie’s faces, but it fucking hurt to watch this…

looked down, unable to look at the screen again, a few of the alphas murmured something, and I instead

it’s not a demon,” Janaina said and Magdalena

seeing this… we will continue searching.” She frowned as I switched the video

thoughtfully. “His movements aren’t that of a

indeed. Inhuman movement to be precise.” Kenneth mused, his eyes sharp. I didn’t like the guy; I don’t even know why he was on the council,

few questions for you Arden,” I said, sitting back as I watched him. “When I did my research, I found that this man went by the name of Judah Gallahan. The only known Judah Gallahan belonged to the Shadow Wolves pack, but he apparently

did look like he was thinking about it. “Now that you mentioned it, I do vaguely remember it, after all, it was a

he is…”

sure… “There is a chance that maybe he just stole the fucking name. Could you look into that further? And do you have any photos of that family? I just want to

idea, I’m sure you can get that shit

right away and report

a hybrid? Maybe a vampire–werewolf?” Flint asked, running a

a vampire hybrid wouldn’t be able to

—

nodded “Agreed – although vampires can let their bodies shut down for a certain amount of time, their skin would immediately turn a dark grey with deep veins, which

a vampire can do, correct? Unless magic is involved, of course.” I inserted, taking out a cigarette, and lighting it before I turned my attention back to Kenneth. “Arden Corp is quite advanced in its scientific research; it has even delved into experimentation on

an accusation that made the entire council tense, and I could tell that Kenneth had taken

will not

”

isn’t going to help matters.” Alejandro growled, cutting him

mistakes or may be involved in not the

that, I may not like these men,

can provide,

drag on our

“Correct me

back shaking his head, “Anything coming

done research on certain bloods

Lies.

did far more than they fucking let

Gallahan family,

immediately. Don’t fucking waste time to relay the message.” From his warning, I had a feeling Kenneth had withheld information

one thing that Delsanra mentioned from her time with Endora… it isn’t that

thing we had in common, the burning hatred for

asked as

know of.” Yeah, I figured as fucking much, the question was, what?

into that.” Janaina mused, “I still want

11

Rayhan countered and I

the ancient books not mention it? I’ve checked the few we have, there’s nothing.”

Alejandro shook

haven’t gone through the ones here thoroughly,

said as he ran a hand through his hair. “Same with the clothes he was wearing when you caught him, it led nowhere. Delsanra tried to open a portal but it didn’t work, either the clothes weren’t his

we will find the answer so easily, but until we do, we can at least try to locate and contain him. Even if we need to lock him in with barriers. The man is dangerous, and he will harm any who stand in his way.” I frowned, thinking the meeting didn’t give any further answers than what I already

would catch him. The packs had security and scouts sent out in their surrounding areas, and with his image in everyone’s hand, surely someone would come across him. I had also input face recognition through the human cities within miles all around. If he made an appearance and was caught on any public security camera, I’d get a

find him for

big, with all my technology and the number of people I had on the job, not only from the pack but from my cartel… it was fucking weird that there was still nothing. Even reaching out to my trusted Allies… I just had

from the coven to come and place protective barriers around your pack?” Xavier,

complete security, as long as we are on pack premises, he can’t get in even if he tries. I appreciate the offer.” I replied

own words made

centre, but instead of escaping, he came to the pack…

fucking want her so

me just over analysing shit? I mean how the fuck would he have known when her