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 of

are capable, but I still don’t like you in danger,

an upturned table as I shot a

as Web’s, who tried to

explosion made the entire building shake, and I shielded Azura as

roof began falling down, shooting another

as I reloaded my gun. I only had a few rounds

what I’m thinking?” Azura

targeted the light piece

that she had

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

your target practice, Lola.”

her eyes. “Oh, don’t try me

as I shot the chains above, damaging them,

good aim. The throw was precise

if they

light around the dagger.

moon fire….

getting a

That’s my girl.

crashing down, the sparks of electricity

glass filled the air,

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

stairs. A few bullets

tossed another smoke

messed with my own men, too, but there

could do

at the top, I pushed the door open slightly

her close as I headed down the hall. I needed

where we

outside one of the windows to see exactly where we were, I saw

building. I pressed a button on

down the hall.

the entire place down. Make sure

sign of the

was no one on the roof. Surveillance didn’t catch

Anyone found out who Web met before

we have footage.” One of my

came.

I commanded as I slid the window open, flipping

hand to Azura. “We’re pretty

glanced down. “Piece

pregnant. We don’t want any impact on the

bastard was

her stomach. “I guess you telling him to

helped. I do feel

your

That or it just wasn’t potent enough.” It was

poison to slow us down, but it

Azura a little.

so, why did it

his own

Idiot.

shouting and gunshots, followed by

begun bringing the building down.

of fire soon

in the distance, the

hair, the approaching sirens…

slid her

me a thrill… the exhilaration of a showdown…

of danger and risks… her here with me just

locked her arms around me and her lips met mine in

But it wasn’t the sound of fear or

excitement.

girl loved the thrill as much as

perfect half to make

tighter around her waist, I caressed her tongue

whispered through

She murmured, locking her legs

plunge and gripped

still locked, as the wind rushed through our hair. I landed

from her lips. A small

to see my car was waiting for us just a few

She asked me as she slid to

unlocking the doors. They slid up and just as

fast from the corner of my eyes.

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

on the other side, my finger hit the lock

least she was safe.

I growled. In a flash,

back hit the ground and once again, I

with none other than Judah

kicked me in the stomach, and I blocked, aiming my

to yank at the car

get Azura into the car in

how the fuck to kill him? Sure, I had a feeling

and I had some shit in place, but none

the

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

in my mind.