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.“

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 changed direction, heading for the

I’m incapable.” She snapped when I pushed her away

pushing her behind an upturned table as I shot a round of bullets at some men I recognised as

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

as we both targeted the light piece above.

you try. I hope you’re

narrowed her eyes. “Oh, don’t try me before I show you exactly how good my aim is.”

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

getting a hang of

That’s my girl.

hand and tugged her towards the stairs. A few 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

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

were on the left side of the building. I pressed a button on my watch as

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

on the roof. Surveillance didn’t

who Web met before the

One of my men’s

one leg

glanced down. “Piece of cake.” smirked, “Yeah, but you’re pregnant. We don’t want any impact on the baby, plus that bastard

guess you telling him to put

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 had been far

it was the Bastard Web’s idea, and he did his own petty

Idiot.

could still hear shouting and

had begun bringing the building down. The distant sound of

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

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

in a deep kiss, I could hear her heart pounding… But it wasn’t the sound

loved the thrill as much as

to make

her waist, I caressed her tongue with

I whispered

She murmured, locking her legs around my

take the plunge and gripped her tightly,

locked, as the wind rushed through our hair. I landed on my feet, pulling away from

to see my car was waiting for

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 lock button. At least she was

In 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

stomach, and I blocked, aiming my own kick at him, his murky dull eyes widening as he tried to yank at the car door. I was certain he wasn’t expecting me to get Azura into the

might show, and I had some shit in place, but none of that was of any use if we didn’t know what the fuck

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

no scope for a,

and she would remain safe. I punched him across the face. The aim was to kill. My claws were out, ready to tear

smiled coldly. “So you

slashing him across the face, only for him to lunge out at me. I wasn’t

said through the link to Jax and Li

‘Fuck! Coming!‘ Jax growled.