Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

87. 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.” 1

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

“Dick.” She muttered. “Don’t test me, Baby.“1

I smirked 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 I

instantly changed direction, heading for the stairs to the first floor. It was across the hall, though.

“Stop treating me like I’m incapable.” She snapped when I pushed her away

line

you are capable, but I still

table as I shot a round of bullets at some men

tried to block

building shake, and

falling down, shooting another round of bullets.

as I reloaded my gun. I only had

thinking what I’m thinking?” Azura

targeted the light piece above. Me with my gun,

she had strapped

bring it down.” I smirked, “Or let’s see

your target practice, Lola.”

“Oh, don’t try me before I

She countered as I shot the chains

good aim. The throw

as if they were made of butter.

seeing the faint light around the dagger. She had infused it with

moon fire….

getting a hang of her powers

That’s my girl.

crashing down, the sparks of electricity and the sound

glass filled the air,

all into darkness. I stood up, taking my girl’s hand

stairs. A few bullets came our way, but I covered

lead, shielding her as I tossed another smoke bomb into the midst.

with my own men, too, but

could do

we were at the top, I pushed the door open slightly and pulled her out

hall. I yanked her close as I headed down

we could jump

see exactly where we were, I saw

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

down the hall.

the entire place down. Make sure there’s nothing left.” I

sign

was no one on the

who Web met

we have footage.” One of

came.

me.” I commanded as

to Azura. “We’re pretty high

down. “Piece

We don’t want any impact

that bastard was smoking

a hand on her stomach. “I guess you telling him

I do feel a

think you coming into your power may

been worse. That or it just wasn’t potent enough.” It was meant to

but

Azura a little.

And if so, why did it feel so…

idea, and he did his own

Idiot.

still hear shouting and gunshots,

had begun bringing the building down. The distant sound of

of fire soon reached my

out at the city in the distance, the glittering lights twinkling,

in my hair, the approaching sirens… and when Azura slid a leg out

her close, kissing her

a thrill… the exhilaration

her here with me just

arms around me and her lips met mine in a

hear her heart pounding… But it wasn’t the sound of fear or worry,

excitement.

thrill as much

half to

waist, I caressed her tongue

whispered through

She murmured, locking her legs

twisted, readying to take the plunge and gripped her tightly, before I

wind rushed through our hair. I

from her lips. A small gasp left

see my car was waiting for us just

asked me as she slid to the

doors. They slid up and just as I was getting Azura in;

fast from the corner of

at me, and I jumped back, slamming the door shut. Just when

hit the car on the other side,

least she was safe.

you might show.” I growled. In a flash, I was

man away from the car. His back

face to face with none

the stomach, and I blocked, aiming my

yank at the car door.

to get Azura into

the fucking question was, how the fuck to kill him? Sure, I had

but none of that was of any use

what the fuck he

I can help!‘ Azura’s voice came, her

in my mind.