Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

115. A Proposal

LEO.

A few weeks have passed since that night, and everything is falling into place. But there were also several important things that we had to do in the past few weeks, from the rebuilding of parts of the pack that were damaged to the funerals of those who passed away, and being there for the families of those who had lost someone.

Construction wise everything is fixed, but the mark that the attack left on this pack would remain…

I had also delayed choosing my beta and delta at my own ceremony, because I was torn between who to pick. I had a few options or five, should I say. Although I had told Dad that I would announce them soon after everything that had happened, it had been

Enter title… delayed, but tomorrow, I am holding a small assembly where I will make the announcement.

“Ready?” I ask Jax, taking one last drag on my cigarette before putting it out. He runs his fingers through his hair, as we both look at the door to Shane’s house. “No, but let’s get this shit over with. She won’t take it well.”

Yeah, we both fucking knew that… After her surge of strength on the night of the attack, she had returned to her quiet state. I had given her a few simple tasks to do, after everything with Judah had happened, and she had carried them out perfectly. However, since things were normal again, she had once again confined herself to her house.

But it showed that she did have the strength to live on and rebuild her life. I knock on the door, at the same time Jax rings the doorbell. We exchange looks, but it’s not long before the door is pulled open by Kareena. She’s just showered, her hair still wet and she’s dressed in one of Shane’s shirts and a pair of leggings. Yeah, it isn’t fuckin easy to get over your mate…

“Alpha, Jax… Everything ok? I wasn’t expecting visitors.” She says.

“Is that your way of saying we aren’t welcome?” Jax asks, cocking a brow.

“Do I get the option to refuse?” She asks, before looking at me, “Come on in.”

Yeah, I’m not sure this is going to work…

There are bags under her eyes as she leads the way to the lounge. I can tell it’s not been used. Guess she is still spending most of her time in her room. She doesn’t sit, simply crossing her arms as she leans against the fireplace.

‘Clearly wants us gone fast.’ Jax says through the link, smirking.

‘Don’t piss her off then.’ I say, sitting back. ”

There’s something we want to talk to you about. Mind taking a seat.”

knew she won’t disobey. She brushes her hair back and takes a seat on the sofa opposite us. But she’s on edge, almost as

this about?” She

that living without your mate isn’t fucking easy. I know how it feels thinking you’d rather die than be without them… I get that, and I can’t fucking imagine losing Azura… So I won’t say I get your pain, because only you can fucking explain that.” I

once said, and I quote… that losing my mate is like living in darkness. The pain of going another day without them feels like a terrifying eternity that never ends. The sky no longer shines. with the sun and the night is devoid of its sparkling stars. The warmth on my skin feels empty, and the smile and laughter of those around me is something I can no

she’s in tears as I continue. “But we humans are selfish… We want our loved ones to live on without their mates… because deep down we know that those mates who are

now, looking up at me and I see it, the raw pain

I glance over at him. He’s serious now and Kareena looks at him. “I know that Shane is not replaceable, and this isn’t to replace him, but to give you a tether to hold on to, so you can live your life and make Shane proud.” She frowns, but she’s listening. “Tell me Kar, you knew Shane better than any of us. He

doesn’t reply, but we both know that that

“And that’s why here’s the proposal. Let Jax mark you, so it eases the

know it was pretty straight up, but there is no way to sugarcoat that shit. Kareena didn’t react. She’s

and Kareena’s heart begins thudding. I guess it sank

for real?” She asks, a hurt

you think of it in a

move on and

my own again.” Jax counters firmly, standing up. Both are glaring at each other, and I know he’s taken offense

rub it into my face that you’ve done me a favour?” She

“No. I’m only doing this for Shane,

Now can you both leave? Please?” She asks, looking at me. Her chest is heaving as

over, the offer stands, think of what Shane would want for you…” I say glancing at Jax, who

living alone but the only reason I allow her to be alone was on the condition that she wore a band that kept track of her heart rate, if there is any irregularity someone would come and check up on her. But since the last time she tried to

remarks, when we are far enough from the house to not

the rest is up to her… I just hope she realises that Shane would not want her to fucking give up on life.” I say, remembering a conversation from long ago with Shane, before

part of the mate bond that I don’t like is how it ties our mates to us completely… I fear the aftermath it will take on my mate if something was to happen to

the fullest… but didn’t he realise we would all always feel the absence of his presence

Jackie… I wish

towards the kitchen. I smile faintly, thinking of my Baby Girl. Lately, her stomach was not something you’d miss and every time I see her I remember that we are going to have a little one to take care of before we know

to believe what everything I have witnessed points at. There’s no fucking way… That shit doesn’t make sense to me.

entering the kitchen and making my presence