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.”

won’t disobey. She brushes her hair back and takes a seat on the sofa opposite us.

this about?” She

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 look down, knowing no matter how much I tried to imagine it, nothing compares to

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 longer understand… My

over at her and she’s looking down. I can’t see her face, but I know 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

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

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

know that

he would.” I say. “And that’s why here’s the proposal. Let Jax mark you, so it

there is no way to sugarcoat that shit. Kareena

tension settles in the room and Kareena’s heart begins thudding.

real?” She asks, a hurt expression in

it in a logical

lost my mate! And you two think I can just move on and let some random guy mark me?” She’s angry and her eyes

like a brother to me. I’m not doing this for my own again.” Jax counters firmly, standing up. Both are glaring at

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

shakes his head. “No. I’m only doing this for Shane, not

you to do this for me. Now can you both leave? Please?” She asks,

offer stands, think of what Shane would want for you…” I say glancing at Jax, who is frowning.

move, standing there staring at the floor as we leave her alone. She is 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,

remarks, when we are far enough from the house

realises that Shane would not want her to fucking give up on life.” I say, remembering a conversation from

if something was to happen to me… I want her to live on Leo, I want her to fulfil all her dreams and not have her life end

best Shane, we’ll fucking try to make sure she gets to live her life to the fullest… but didn’t he realise we would all always feel the absence of

Jackie… I wish they were

get a drink from the fridge before I found my sexy little psycho, I head 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 it. I’m halfway to the kitchen, my gaze going to the open door. I can see Winona making something at the counter. She has her head

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

shake my head, entering the kitchen and making my