Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Thrill

LEO.

“Stay here.” I commanded Azura, taking hold of her arms and pressing her up against a pillar “I’ve got your back.” Jax nodded, turning his back to Azura as he stood guard.

Things had turned into a fucking mess.

I ran out from behind the pillar, reloading my gun as I shot two men dead, ducking behind a table before reaching Ace. Jin was by my side within seconds as we both pulled Ace up. He was bleeding profusely. “Get him out of here, now!” I commanded, dragging him behind the pillar along with Jin. “I’ll cover you.”

Jin nodded, shouldering Ace. He was still alive… which meant it wasn’t the bullets that

I turned, seeing one of my men fall to the ground, instantly dead.

My head snapped up, seeing the men in balaclavas and leather who were shooting wildly.” They’re here.”

Unease settled into me as I saw Azura pale. She didn’t need to say it aloud, nor did I need to hear her thoughts to know these were Judah’s men.

I glanced at Azura. ‘Use the ring!‘

She nodded, sliding it off her finger. She twisted the top and tossed it out into the midst of the room. Heavy smoke filled the room, blanketing us, and for a few moments, the sound of gunshots lessened. ‘Now!‘ I shouted through the link to Jin as he nodded, running for the exit.

‘Web’s getting away! Shall I go after him?‘ Jax asked through the link. I could sense the irritation in his voice.

I saw Li Sheng try to target Web, but he missed, cursing in frustration as a few of the hooded men opened fire.

“Don’t risk it, they have the bullets! Clear out.” I growled, pressing my microphone on my collar. “I want everyone to clear the fuck out! Now.

“I’m taking Azura.” I added. If Judah was listening in and was the one who had initiated the attack, it meant he was here, but there wasn’t any way to find him right now. Plus the chaos would only make it riskier.

“We got what we needed from Web, as for the unfinished business between us… his time is fucking near.”

I took hold of Azura’s wrist, sparks rushing through me before I ran out from behind the pillar. The sound of gunshots and shouts followed us as the smoke began easing up a little.

‘I’m out.‘ Jin’s breathless voice came.

‘Perfect. Jax, Li Sheng, get our men out and leave.‘ It might be fucking hypocritical of me, but I needed Jin and Ace gone first… they both had mates waiting for them at home… I didn’t want to see either of them in Kareena’s place.

We ran fast, ducking and dodging, pushing through the chaos, stopping when someone tried to fire at us. Another dangerous shot came close, and I stopped, hiding behind another pillar and pulled her against me. I watched someone empty their gun at the wall ahead of us, a wall where we would have been if I didn’t pull us back. She locked her arm around my neck as another bullet narrowly missed us and hit the pillar instead.

“Fucking assholes. This is why I wanted you home.” I said to Azura arrogantly, as the man came running over towards us.

She rolled her eyes, shooting the attacker in the leg the moment he came into view. Far too fast for him to even react. He let out a howl of pain and another shot from me finished him off.

“Don’t underestimate me. I swear I don’t mind pulling the trigger as often as I need to.” She growled. “Besides, I can take care of myself. Remember my shield trick in there?” She added with a raised eyebrow.

Had to admit that shit did save us.

“Yeah, quick thinking on your part.” I murmured, kissing her neck. “Or should I say, acting on reflex, because you sure as fuck didn’t know you could do that shit.”

She frowned, pouting slightly, and I knew I was fucking right.

“Dick.” She muttered. “Don’t test me, Baby.“

along as I headed for the side exit. From here it was still fucking far, although Jax and Li Sheng were covering us. I didn’t think we’d make it across so fucking easily. The door in question burst open and I instantly

me like I’m incapable.” She snapped when

Beautiful.” I replied, pushing her behind an upturned table as I shot a round

roof began falling down, shooting another round of bullets. I glanced up at the chandelier as I reloaded my

what I’m thinking?” Azura whispered. I exchanged looks with her as we both targeted the light piece

down.” I smirked, “Or let’s see you try. I hope you’re not rusty with

try me before I show you exactly how good my aim is.”

was precise and held power. The blade sliced through the chains as if they

was getting a hang of her

That’s my girl.

bullets came our way, but I covered her, letting her lead, shielding her as I tossed another smoke bomb into the midst. I just fucking hated how that shit messed with

the top, I pushed the door open slightly and pulled her out into the narrow hall. I yanked her close as I headed down the hall. I needed to find a window where we

of the windows to see exactly where we were, I saw we were on the left side of the building. I

down. Make sure there’s nothing left.” I said through the microphone. “Any sign of

one on the roof. Surveillance

matter. Anyone found out who Web met

of my men’s confident and

flipping one leg out and holding my

cake.” smirked, “Yeah, but you’re pregnant. We don’t want any impact on the baby,

stomach. “I guess you telling him to put it out

may have helped somewhat… it could have been worse. That or it just wasn’t potent enough.” It was meant to be a subtle poison to slow us down, but it

it was the

Idiot.

still hear shouting and gunshots, followed by a

down. The distant sound of sirens and

at the city in the distance, the glittering lights twinkling, the rush of cold air in my hair, the approaching sirens… and when Azura slid a leg out the window, I slid her close,

the exhilaration of a showdown… the taste

met mine in a deep kiss, I could hear her heart pounding… But it wasn’t the sound of fear or worry, only

loved the thrill as

to make me

around her waist, I caressed her

I whispered

She murmured, locking her legs

plunge and

I landed

see my car was waiting for us

as she slid to

as I was getting Azura in; I saw something move incredibly fast from the corner of my eyes. My instincts screamed at me, and I jumped back, slamming the door shut. Just when the shadowy figure hit the car on the other side, my finger hit the

flash, I was around the car, slamming the man away from the car. His back hit the

kick at him, his murky dull eyes widening as he

and I had some shit

I can help!‘ Azura’s voice came, her fear and panic vivid

There was no scope for a,

across the face. The aim was to kill. My claws were out, ready

what you’re messing with Leo Rossi.” He smiled coldly. “So you should hand the Freak to me

him across the face, only for him to lunge out at me.

here.‘ I said through the

‘Fuck! Coming!‘ Jax growled.