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

the line of

still don’t like you in danger, Beautiful.” I

upturned table as I shot a round

who tried to block

made the entire building shake, and I

began falling down, shooting another round of

I reloaded my gun. I only had a few rounds

what I’m thinking?” Azura whispered. I exchanged looks

the light piece above. Me with my

she

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

your target practice, Lola.”

eyes. “Oh, don’t try me before I show you exactly how

is.” She countered as I shot the chains above,

aim. The throw was precise

as if they were

the faint light around the dagger. She

moon fire….

getting a hang of

That’s my girl.

down, the sparks of electricity and the sound of

glass filled the air,

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

bullets came our way, but

I tossed another smoke bomb into the

messed with my own men, too, but

we could

top, I pushed the door

yanked her close as I headed down the hall. I

we could jump

to see exactly where we were,

of the building. I

down the hall.

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

“Any sign

There was no one on the roof.

out who Web met

and we have footage.” One of my men’s

came.

it to me.” I commanded as

holding my hand to Azura. “We’re pretty

glanced down. “Piece of

you’re pregnant. We don’t want any impact on the

bastard

placing a hand on her stomach.

do feel a bit…

into your power

or it just wasn’t potent enough.” It

down, but it had been

Azura a little.

did it feel so… bleak? Maybe it was

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

Idiot.

still hear shouting and gunshots, followed by

down. The distant sound

of fire soon

the city in the distance, the

air in my hair, the approaching sirens… and when Azura slid

her close,

gave me a thrill… the

and risks… her here

she locked her arms around me and her lips met mine in a

pounding… But it wasn’t the sound of

excitement.

girl loved the thrill as much

half to make

tighter around her waist, I caressed her

whispered through the

murmured, locking her

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

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

lips. A small gasp left

car was waiting for us just a

me as she slid to the

and just as I was getting Azura in;

incredibly fast from the corner

at me, and I jumped back, slamming the

the car on the other side, my finger hit

least she was safe.

you might show.” I growled. In a

from the car. His back hit the ground and

with none other than

and I blocked, aiming my own kick

he tried to yank

expecting me to get Azura into

how the fuck to kill him?

place, but none of that was

know what the

can help!‘ Azura’s voice came, her

in my mind.