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

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

as I shot a round of bullets at some men

who tried to block

entire building shake, and I shielded Azura

shooting another round of bullets. I glanced

gun. I only had a

I’m thinking?”

targeted the light piece above. Me with my gun, and

she had

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

your target practice, Lola.”

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

countered as I shot the chains

She had good aim. The

if

the dagger. She had

moon fire….

was getting a hang of her powers

That’s my girl.

the sparks of electricity and the

glass filled the air,

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

A few bullets

lead, shielding her as I tossed another smoke

fucking hated how that shit messed with my

could

pushed the door open

her close as I headed down the hall. I needed to

where we could jump

see exactly where we were, I

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

down the hall.

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

sign of the

Boss! There was no one on the

matter. Anyone found out who

have footage.” One of my

came.

send it to me.” I commanded as I slid the window open, flipping one

hand to Azura. “We’re pretty

down.

pregnant. We don’t want any impact on

that bastard was smoking

a hand on her stomach.

helped. I do

your power may have helped

just wasn’t potent enough.” It was meant to

poison to slow us down, but it had been far

Azura a little.

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

did his

Idiot.

shouting and gunshots, followed by a

building down.

soon reached

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

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

her close, kissing

they gave me a thrill… the exhilaration of a showdown…

here with me just made

locked her arms around me and her lips met mine in

wasn’t the sound of fear or worry,

excitement.

loved the thrill as much as I

half to

around her waist, I caressed her tongue

I whispered through

murmured, locking her legs

to take the plunge and

lips were still locked, as the wind rushed

away from her lips. A

was waiting for us just a

me as she slid to

They slid up and just as I was

from the

and I jumped back, slamming the door shut. Just

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

least she was safe.

might show.” I growled. In a flash, I was around the car,

car. His back hit the ground

face to face with none

in the stomach, and I blocked, aiming my own

he tried to yank at the car door. I was certain

get Azura

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

shit in place, but none of that was of

know what the fuck he

me out, maybe I can help!‘ Azura’s voice

in my mind.