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.“

as I pulled her 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

snapped when I pushed her away from

capable, but I still don’t like you in danger, Beautiful.” I replied, pushing her behind an upturned table as I shot

began falling down, shooting another round of bullets. I glanced up at the chandelier as I reloaded my gun. I only had a few

whispered. I exchanged looks with her as we both targeted the light piece above. Me with my gun, and Azura

“Or let’s see you try. I

don’t try me before I show you exactly

chains above, damaging them, and she threw her dagger. She had good aim. The throw was precise and held power. The blade sliced through the chains as if they were made of butter. I narrowed my eyes, seeing the faint light around the dagger. She had infused

a hang of

That’s my girl.

the sound of shattering glass filled the air,before plunging us all into darkness. I stood up, taking my girl’s hand and tugged her towards the stairs. A few bullets came our way, but I covered her, letting her lead, shielding her as

were at 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

we were, I saw we were on the left side of

Make sure there’s nothing left.” I said

on

who

we have footage.” One of my

it to me.” I commanded as I slid the window open, flipping one leg out and holding my hand to Azura.

“Yeah, but you’re pregnant. We don’t want any impact on the baby, plus that bastard was smoking

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

you coming into your power 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,

Judah’s idea? And if so, why did it feel so… bleak? Maybe it was the Bastard Web’s idea,

Idiot.

could still hear shouting and gunshots, followed

had begun bringing the building down. The distant sound of sirens and the smell of fire

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, kissing

a showdown… the taste of danger and risks… her here with me just made it even

she locked her arms around me and her lips met mine in a deep kiss, I could hear her

loved the thrill

to make

arms tighter around her waist, I caressed

whispered

her legs around

take the plunge and gripped her

hair. I landed on my feet, pulling away from

see my car was waiting for

as she slid

in; I saw something move incredibly fast from the corner of my eyes. My instincts screamed at me, and I jumped back,

a flash, I was around the car, slamming the man away from the car. His back hit the ground and once again, I found myself face to face with

widening as he tried to yank at the car door. I was certain

feeling he might show, and I had

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

was no scope

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

smiled coldly. “So you should hand the Freak to me

face, only for him to lunge out at me. I wasn’t going

through the

‘Fuck! Coming!‘ Jax growled.