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

still don’t like you

as I shot a

Web’s, who tried

the entire building shake, and I shielded Azura as parts

began falling down, shooting another round

as I reloaded my gun.

thinking?”

piece above.

she

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

your target practice, Lola.”

her eyes. “Oh, don’t try me before I show

as I shot

had good aim.

through the chains as if they were made of

eyes, seeing the faint light around the dagger. She had

moon fire….

a hang of

That’s my girl.

crashing down, the sparks of electricity

glass filled the air,

I stood up, taking my girl’s

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

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

that shit messed with my own men, too, but there

could do right

were at the top, I pushed the door open

as I headed

where we could jump

one of the windows to see exactly where we

I pressed a button

down the hall.

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

“Any sign of

There was no one on

who Web met before

we have footage.” One of

came.

as I slid the

my hand to Azura. “We’re pretty high up.

glanced down.

pregnant. We don’t want any impact

that bastard was

hand on her stomach. “I guess

do

your

just wasn’t

but it had been

Azura a little.

idea? And if so, why did it feel so… bleak? Maybe it was

Web’s idea, and he did his own petty little research

Idiot.

hear shouting and gunshots, followed by

bringing the building down. The distant sound of sirens

of fire soon reached

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

hair, the approaching sirens… and when

I slid her close, kissing her

a thrill… the exhilaration of

of danger and risks… her here with me just made it

locked her arms around me and her lips met mine in

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

excitement.

the thrill as

half to make me

around her waist, I caressed her tongue

whispered through the

She murmured, locking her

readying to take the plunge and gripped her tightly,

still locked, as the wind

her lips. A small

my car was waiting for us just

me as she slid to

They slid up and just as I

move incredibly fast from the corner of my eyes. My

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

figure hit the car on the other side, my finger hit the

least she was safe.

show.” I growled. In a flash, I

the car. His back hit the ground and once again, I

with none other than Judah

me in the stomach, and I blocked,

he tried to yank at the car door. I

expecting me to get Azura into the car in

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

shit in place, but none of that

the fuck

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

in my mind.