Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Beautiful Bond Ch. 2

Ch. 2 – RUN

WINONA.

I splutter when I break the surface of the water, my cheeks burning with humiliation. Marcel is here! Right here and I’m in this swimsuit! I only wore it because I knew Leo won’t be home until late and no one else was around!

Now he’s standing there, looking down at me as if I’m for real and I am! I try to get out of the water, but I’m panicking, and my hand slips and I almost tumble back into the pool again but he catches hold of me, crouching down by the pool in those faded khaki pants and that black snug- fitting top that shows of how enviable his body is. A few strands of his unruly hair fall in front of his face as he looks down at me.

Oh, he’s so handsome…

My mind goes blank at his closeness and the way those dark eyes are burning into me, and I’m unable to even argue when he lifts me out of the pool.

I instantly find my footing and step away, tugging at the skirt of my swimsuit as I look anywhere but into those chocolate- coloured eyes.

He exhales, and I feel a sliver of guilt.

“I didn’t peg you as clumsy.” He says and from the corner of my eyes I see him cross his bulging arms over his chest.

“You alarmed me.” I say, feeling his intense gaze on me.

We haven’t talked in weeks, since for the most part, I avoid him. Leo’s words from the Blood Moon are always playing on my mind, but I’m scared to make the first move.

He wants me… but he shouldn’t want me! I’m not worthy of him.

I bravely look up at him, only to see his eyes are on my legs. My cheeks burn and I press them together, wishing the ground would split open and swallow me whole.

“Right.” He says and we’re left here awkwardly…

“Umm… I think I’m going to go and change.” I say, nodding fervently.

“Sure.” He says but doesn’t make any move to head inside.

There is no way I’m going to walk in front of him like this.

“Lead the way?” I suggest. He c*cks a brow and shakes his head. ”Your home. You should lead the way.”

He’s doing it on purpose…

“I’m thinking I’ll actually swim for a bit.”

I lie, glancing back at the water.

Both his eyebrows shoot up this time and I know I’m making a fool of myself.

“Oh really? Well, you know what, the weather is pretty nice…”

My eyes widen when he turns back to the pool, and I stare at him in horror. “You aren’t going to swim, right?” I ask quickly.

Oh no, that’s me being rude, I shouldn’t have asked. If he wants to swim, I’m sure he’s more than welcome.

“Do you want me to?” He challenges.

I open my mouth to speak when my throat goes dry as he reaches for the hem of his shirt. I need to leave! But before I can make a dash, the door opens and Corrado steps out. He’s wearing a pair of shades now as he clutches his milkshake and from the smile on his face, I know he’s up to something.

“Oh, Grandad! Come on, you must join us for a swim! Winnie! Can you teach me again?” He asks. I love this child, however… it oddly feels like déjà vu… I glance at Marcel who is watching me.

happened before.’ Marcel’s voice sounds

cupid.’ I reply, then realising what I said I look away, knowing I’m blushing. We had once called on Corrado’s adorable cuteness to try to get Azura and Leo together and now she

for it, grateful for how fast I manage to

fast and quickly lock the door behind me, breathing a huge

You ran again, Winona.

Like always.

wood of the door. I’m useless and s*upid, and I’m not even sure what I’m doing. Leo gave us his blessing, but after pushing him away,

to go shower and get

now, I’m certain of it.

what are you doing?’

Corrado are going to cook

quickly brushing

her the evening off. If you’re done hiding, want to come join us? We could really use some help; I have no clue what I’m

of course, right

against Phoenix’s nursery door and

my

the kitchen, freezing when I

hey Winona.” Azura says with a smug wink, she’s wearing a kaftan over her swimsuit,

I chose khaki pants… Marcel

“Uh…”

changed.” Azura says, smiling sweetly.

I say. I can’t disobey my Luna, even when

and Corrado, leaving me alone once again with Marcel. Luckily this

getting their way.” Marcel

does make

his eyes on me and my stomach flutters as

food?” He asks me suddenly. I glance up

My favourite food…

know it’s because he thinks I don’t want

see that small s*xy smirk cross his face

pretty well.”

hide my smile, happy I didn’t upset him; I don’t mean to. I hear the tap come on as I begin to peel the potatoes and a comfortable

I try to

see him making me a cup of

I glance

my hand clumsily. I

Marcel says, making me drop the knife. He’s next to me in seconds and when he takes my hand,

gasp, my heart pounding and he raises my hand to his lips, taking my bleeding finger into his mouth. My eyes fly open, my cheeks flushing as he sucks

His deep voice comes, making my stomach knot. I know it does… but the way his tongue swirls around

my hand out of his hold. His

I whisper, my voice coming out far too

finger out of his mouth and examines it. My own gaze falls to

at my finger, watching it heal. He moves away and I close my eyes,

say softly,

and walks off, and I find myself staring at his back. The tea isn’t as hot

and get back to cutting the

in his presence without getting distracted by him. Azura and Corrado kept the conversation going and now I was holding Phoenix whilst Azura had once again snuck away to put Corrado

Marcel and I know what she is doing, and I don’t miss the amusement in his

at me with those big eyes and her juicy cheeks make me just want to kiss her and squish

is the cutest