Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

85. A Dinner with Enemies

LEO.

Even with their masks, I knew who was who from their scents and build. I knew the curiosity of those around us would only be heightened because, for the first time, I had a woman by my side. I was always a private person. No one knew me as anything but Schurke Wolf. Then there was the fact I was down one of my regular men… The Six were always with me and today… today there were five…

It still hurt, and I don’t think that the pain of his loss would ever completely go away…

Rumours would be afloat, they probably fucking were already, but I was fine with that, anything to keep the attention away from the main reason we were here.

I kept my hand on Azura’s waist; I hadn’t wanted her to come, but I also knew she was my mate, born to be my equal, and I had no right to control her decisions. If she was in my place, I sure as fuck wouldn’t stay back. But that also didn’t mean I was going to let her risk herself.

We mingled, and Azura stayed silent behind her rhinestone chain face mask. It didn’t cover her face entirely, but the others that Jax had purchased for her had all been uncomfortable around her eyes. This was the only one that had been comfortable enough according to my Sexy Little Psycho. I couldn’t really blame the masks since her eyes were so fucking perfectly huge.

Several of my own men came over to greet me, followed by those smaller Cartel dons that were partially run by myself. Big enough to be powerful, yet still far too small to defy me.

I made small talk, and if someone didn’t know better, they’d think this was just another business dinner… Several thanked me officially for doing business with them, yet what disturbed me was that not one seemed to have an issue with the drugs being tainted… Not one mentioned it.

No complaints that I cheated them against what was promised…

Scanning the room, I knew they all feared me… I could smell the fear seeping from them when I walked past them.

I didn’t really care… I came for a reason. There were several things I needed to do… and I planned to handle them all tonight. Even if it risked showing my humanity…

Schurke Wolf may be known to be heartless, ruthless and dangerous but in the end, there were still rules that I expected to be obeyed.

Time to get this shit over with.

‘Not all of our buyers are here. The seven who were unable to make it let us know, of course, and a few should be here shortly.‘ Li Sheng said through the link.

‘Get our men to purchase those drugs back from them, even if it means as customers. Those were smaller buyers… but I haven’t seen Web yet. Is he here?‘ I asked, opening the link between the five and Azura. My hand caressing her waist.

‘Oh, he’s almost here. Our men are tracking him. He made a stop on his way, we’re finding out who he spoke to and exactly where he went.” Jin added.

‘Find out fast,‘ I replied sharply.

That didn’t seem right…

It was a while later, and we were now making our way to dinner. Unlike the rest of the people here, only the leaders would retreat to a private room, where I would state the reason behind this dinner. They all knew there was a purpose for this invitation, and many were on edge to know exactly what that was. Each one was tense and on edge as they waited for me to share.

I was now seated at the head of the table, with the Five standing behind us. The table was large, and everyone was spread out giving enough space for their men to flank them, a lavish meal was set out in front of us. We were about to begin eating when the doors opened and none other than Web entered.

He wore a white suit on his stocky frame and a gold mask with a long beak on his face, a cigar in hand.

“I apologise for my tardiness; however, I have a vast business to run.” He declared, taking his seat that awaited him.

Our eyes met, and he forced a smile.

hope that’s all it was…

could smell the sweat and fear oozing off him, like a man who had just

like I said,

my mask. Something was off. “No

behind him standing at attention. He was the

the food was safe, of course it was my men who had arranged the food, but no one would eat it unless I tasted it first.

a dinner by yourself, Schurke Wolf. After all, you don’t really like to mix.” One of the men

escort.

to act possessive of her even though I wanted to fucking put him in his

going to eat with her mask that dangled over her lips. She was apparently pretty hungry, or more like she was blaming our pup for taking too much from her and being the cause. Those walls were down the majority of the time.

We will discuss further after we have eaten.” I said

of the men had their glasses checked by their men before

Wolf, but times are hard, and we must be careful.” One of the men who had

course, only a fool would dig in blindly, however rest assured if I wished to kill

weren’t able to hide their fear and doubt completely… They were shrewd men, most sharp and cunning, others wiser and

reason.

and I glanced at Azura who

although I had taken careful measures to make sure the

retorted before picking up her wine glass and sitting back, crossing her

was watching her intently, in fact a little too

smirked at his own comment, “Or none that we know of.” I raised my eyebrow, a cold smirk

small smirk. Azura’s

agreed on She–Devil!‘ She frowned ‘Now I’m

sticking to

don’t fucking think so. Both sound fucking ridiculous.‘ I would not use anything associated with her self–proclaimed title or werewolves because

Lola, ah lovely to meet you.” Web said, Azura simply smiled

fresh glasses of alcohol. I took out a cigarette and Azura took the lighter from me. Our eyes met as she slowly leaned forward, giving me a good eyeful of her sexy cleavage. She gave me a wink as she flicked the switch and lit the cigarette for me. I

‘Thanks baby girl.‘

and although this was meant to be a celebratory dinner, the issue I must address will be anything but pleasant.” I began, taking a drag on my cigarette. Silence followed as they all waited for me to continue. “The drugs I

By?” Web

frowned, placing my free hand on

will be taken care of accordingly.” I replied coldly. Their

instantly assuming it was Shane. “And no, it wasn’t one of my closest men.

shocked murmur rushed through the room, and Azura tilted her head slightly, observing them keenly. She looked pretty fucking hot in that mask, and I was looking forward to that dance she has promised me. There were only a

complained Wolf, then why?” A man who

negative impact can cause the law to dig deeper. I don’t want any of my business partners coming under pressure and be forced to

didn’t need to

lose millions.”

I want those

I looked at them all in turn.

options to purchase? The drug is popular. I’ve sold a

via banks abroad or in cash. Whatever you prefer, we are not negotiating. This