Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Beautiful Bond Ch 4. Rage

MARCEL.

I let go of her. I can’t be the one to push her any further when I know how she feels. If

there’s anything she does hold for me, then she needs to be the one to make the next

move. 1

She hesitates, her heart pounding as she stands there, her back to me. I couldn’t control

myself seeing her, especially

when she is dressed like that. I had to tell her…

I didn’t miss the looks she got from some of the single men in attendance, and it riled me

up. Her dress is tasteful, with just a hint of cleavage on show, whilst tantalisingly

displaying her smooth back. I can’t blame anyone for checking her out when she really is

such a beauty. Just like when I first noticed her in that black dress

Enter title…

I’ve never been able to look at her the same since.

“Thank you.” She says, glancing at me before she turns and walks away. 1

I sigh, hearing the sound of her heels receding, before I head after her myself and back

to the party.

I have a feeling she was upset regarding my conversation with Kristina. Kristina and I

have been friends for years and although we have occasionally h*oked up. When I

realised she was beginning to develop feelings for me, I ended it entirely and it has been

a couple of years.

I didn’t mix with the she-wolves of this pack often and with Kristina, well; she didn’t really

live on pack territory half the time.

I return to the party and grab myself an iced drink. I’m frustrated, in more ways than one,

but I’m trying not to let it show.

I walk over to where Leo is standing to the side smoking, watching Azura and Corrado

dancing.

I’m truly proud of the man he has become. Even now he appears cold, but behind those

piercing blue eyes, are endless emotions.

“He’s enjoying the party.” I say, stopping by Leo’s side as I watch Corrado smile happily

as he dances with his mother.

“When doesn’t that kid like attention?”

I chuckle. “He’s getting big. I can’t believe he’s already six.”

“Yeah. Time f*cking flies.” Leo says, and I don’t miss the way he gets distracted by

Azura.

To think these two went through so much to get to where they are now…

Everyone’s having a good time, the chatter and the laughter creating that pleasant buzz.

However, when I hear someone call Winona, I instantly hone in on it.

“Winona! Wow, I didn’t even recognise you. You look beautiful.”

My eyes flash, and I instantly scan the garden until I see none other than Leo’s friend Li

Sheng. He is standing there, arms crossed as he leans against the counter where MY

mate is standing, looking flustered.

I clench my jaw, trying not to react.

They’re just talking… Forcing my gaze elsewhere, I’m unable to stop myself

i in carrying on listening.

“Thank you. You look handsome, too. I love that shirt.”

I c*ck a brow, really?

My gaze flicks back to Li Sheng. He’s wearing some oriental print shirt which is half

unbuttoned and the way he’s smiling at her… Yeah, they look good together, but that just

irks me.

“Want to dance?” He asks her.

“Ah no thank you!” She says quickly.

“Oh, come on, it’ll be fun,” He says, leaning closer he whispers something in her ear, but

thanks to the sudden rise in the volume of the music I don’t hear her reply, but I do see

blush as she

“Dad?”

on Leo, feeling my anger pling

her wrist, encouraging her towards

me is she’s about to give in. This is the f*cking reason I’m not pushing

all, I want her to want me not to be f*cking forced into something

because I know what

small smile and tilts her head to refuse him,

towards Azura and Corrado as he leads

like a

tries to refuse Li Sheng

moving until I’m in

no.” I snarl, ripping his hand off

he’s done nothing

we’re really

From where I stood, she didn’t look comfortable.”

pause before he exhales. ” Well, she’s just playing hard to get, I’m

we-” 2

the hell away!” I growl, grabbing him by the collar when

there, his hand

the only sound now playing as silence falls and

“Dad, calm down.” He says quietly, but his attention

and she’s pouting

what’s going on…

Azura’s plan. I let go of Li Sheng, who lowers his head

a drag on his

before I can even turn, I hear her

us for a couple of moments.” I say, hating how we have

had just announced to everyone that she’s mine…

have feelings for her, which isn’t a lie, but I didn’t need

“Us?” Azura says, pulling a

she really needs

the dance

head as Li Sheng motions for Corrado to come with him.

also by the look of surprise he P ayed on his face. It’s clear he

he was pi*sing off

with an

way inside and the

shuts the door after him. Azura has her

genuinely looks guilty and rather sad. Leo kisses

shoulder before he turns his

“I was only trying

I mean, you and Winona did the same to Leo and I.” Azura says

something about the sad look in those

can I scold

watching

have to remember she’s only twenty,

put her and Leo together.

looks down sadly, blinking those eyes as she waits for

Phoenix in her. I sigh again, shoving my

fine. Just don’t do that again, the entire pack will now know that I have a thing

grandchildren’s Nanny…” I

rather deviously, and

previous apology was just an

with wanting your mate, Marcel. We

“Yes, maybe, however, I also can see that she’s easy to push into

want to… That may be ok when it comes to getting a haircut or

when it’s something as big as wanting your mate

can’t be encouraged into. If she wants me,

frustrated, as Leo simply smokes

if she makes

the rest, but she needs to make the next move. Now,

think I’m going to go back out there.”

Azura nods and Leo hugs her. I know she only tried to help and maybe this was

needed to see from me,

want me, then she really needs to

of mixed reactions, feelings,

once it’s done, I really

to the garden when I spot a devious smile on Azura’s face as she

at her phone and I c*ck a brow. Something tells me she’s

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But when she looks up and our eyes

I’m just being

much later in the evening, and the party

to watch a movie in town a couple of hours ago,

with Winona.

have dinner in town with family.

down, Azura decided on a family dinner,

the Rossi’s, as well as Leo’s

my apartment after a long run, heading straight

step under the shower. Untying my hair, I let the

over me.

me any favours. I still can’t get her out of my head. It’s

and frustrating in many

I sigh, washing quickly before I step out of the shower and turn the

hair before I wrap the towel

phone ringing.

Who can that

to the lounge

Kristina. 1

I

if we can meet

I know she means

“What’s it regarding?” I

a catch-up. I mean, we haven’t really