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

her blush as she looks

“Dad?”

my anger pling around me.

still takes her wrist, encouraging her towards the dance

she’s about to give in. This is

to want me not to be f*cking forced

know

and tilts her head to refuse him, but he cuts

towards Azura and Corrado as he leads her onto

clench my fists; my anger feels like a f*cking pressure

as she tries to refuse

moving until I’m

his hand off her wrist

he’s done

shy, we’re really ok,

where I

” Well, she’s just

we-” 2

I growl, grabbing him by the collar

hand gripping my

only sound now playing as silence falls and everyone

down.” He says quietly, but his attention is on someone else. I turn

there. Her eyes are wide and

what’s going on…

let go of Li Sheng,

a drag

sorry.” Winona whispers, but before I can even turn, I hear

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

audience, thinking I had just announced to everyone that she’s

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

“Us?” Azura says, pulling a

she really needs to learn to stop

the dance

as Li Sheng motions for Corrado to come with

by the look of surprise he P ayed on his face. It’s clear he didn’t

pi*sing off by

Azura blows him a kiss with an apologetic look,

I lead the way

arms, I turn when Leo shuts

and she genuinely looks guilty and rather sad. Leo kisses

he turns

“I was only trying to help… I’m

mean, you and Winona did the same to

something about the sad look in those innocent

I scold her, when

watching her sceptically with a raised brow.

have

she said, we did try to put her and Leo together. She wasn’t doing anything

eyes as she waits for me

her. I sigh again, shoving my hands

that again, the entire pack will now know that I have a thing for

Nanny…”

as she smiles rather deviously, and for a moment I wonder if

previous apology was just

wrong with wanting your mate, Marcel. We all know she

maybe, however, I also can see that she’s easy to push into doing things

it comes to getting

but when it’s something as big as wanting your mate or not…

be encouraged into. If she wants me, she

sighs, frustrated, as Leo simply

then if she makes a step, then what?” Leo

to make the next move. Now,

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

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

Winona needed to see from me, but she deserves better.

want me, then she

of mixed reactions, feelings, and confusion. I will

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

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

at her phone and I c*ck a

2

But when she looks up and our eyes meet, she smiles innocently, and I shake

I’m just being

evening, and the

watch a movie in town a couple of hours ago, and Phoenix was at

with Winona.

evening we have dinner in town with

to come down, Azura decided on a family dinner, comprising

Rossi’s, as well as

apartment after a long run, heading straight to the bathroom. I

shower. Untying my hair, I let the

over me.

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

and frustrating

step out of the shower and turn

towel, drying my hair before I wrap the towel

phone ringing.

can

the lounge and pick it

Kristina. 1

“Hello?” I answer

arcel… I just, I was wondering if we can meet up? Maybe

I know

it

catch-up. I