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

as she

“Dad?”

my anger pling around me. She’s shaking

wrist, encouraging

she’s about to give in. This

want her to want me not

because I know what she’s

her head to refuse him, but he

and Corrado as he leads her onto the

like a f*cking

too flustered to even notice as she tries to refuse Li Sheng gently. I’m not

until I’m in front

his hand off her wrist and moving her behind

he’s done nothing wrong, only angering

shy, we’re really ok,

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

before he exhales. ” Well, she’s just playing hard

we-” 2

so stay the hell away!” I growl, grabbing him

there, his hand gripping my

is the only sound now playing as silence falls and everyone

calm down.” He says quietly, but his attention is on

wide and she’s pouting slightly, and I

what’s going on…

go of Li Sheng,

taking a drag on

Winona whispers, but before I can

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

audience, thinking I had just announced

isn’t a lie, but I

“Us?” Azura says, pulling

she really needs to learn

the

motions for Corrado to come with

he P ayed on his face. It’s clear

exactly he was pi*sing off by

Azura blows him a kiss with an apologetic

lead the way inside and the

when Leo shuts the door after him. Azura

of her and she genuinely looks

shoulder before he turns

trying to help… I’m sorry

did the same to Leo and I.” Azura says looking up

frown but something about the sad look in those innocent eyes of hers,

my temples. How can I scold her, when she didn’t have

Leo, who is watching her sceptically with a raised

only trying to help. I have to remember she’s

said, we did try to put her and Leo together.

down sadly, blinking those eyes as she waits for me to continue,

her. I sigh again, shoving my hands into my

do that again, the entire pack will now

grandchildren’s Nanny…” I

she smiles rather deviously, and for

was

nothing wrong with wanting your mate,

see that she’s

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

it’s something as big as wanting

wants me, she needs to take that

“She’s shy.” Azura sighs, frustrated, as Leo

“And then if she makes a step, then what?”

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

I think I’m going to

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

see from me, but she deserves

want me, then she really needs to reject

full of mixed reactions, feelings, and

Corrado’s party. However, once it’s done, I really could use

heading to the garden when I spot a devious

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

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she looks up and our eyes meet, she smiles innocently,

I’m just being

the evening, and the party

watch a movie in town a couple of hours

with Winona.

we have dinner in town with family. Since

come down, Azura decided on

as well as Leo’s friends,

I enter my apartment after a long run, heading straight to the

and step under the shower. Untying

over me.

me any favours. I still can’t get her out of

frustrating

step out of the shower

grab a towel, drying my hair before I wrap the towel

phone ringing.

can

I head to the lounge and

Kristina. 1

I

I just, I was wondering if we can meet

know she means

it

“I just thought we can have a catch-up. I mean, we haven’t