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?”

can’t focus on Leo, feeling my anger pling around me. She’s shaking her head, but

still takes her wrist, encouraging her

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

I want her to want me not to be f*cking forced into something or coaxed into

know

She gives a small smile and tilts her head to refuse him,

as he

anger feels like a f*cking pressure

tries to refuse Li Sheng gently.

start moving until I’m in front of

I snarl, ripping his hand

slightly as if he’s done nothing wrong, only angering me

we’re really ok,

don’t care. From where I stood, she didn’t

exhales. ” Well, she’s just playing hard to

we-” 2

I growl, grabbing him by the collar when

his hand

only sound now playing as silence

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

there. Her eyes are wide and she’s pouting slightly, and I in

what’s going on…

let go of Li Sheng,

drag on his

I can even turn, I hear her

couple of moments.” I say, hating

just announced to

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

“Us?” Azura says, pulling

I reply pointedly. “And she really needs to learn to stop running.” I growl,

off the

Li Sheng motions for Corrado to come with

P ayed

pi*sing off

a kiss with an apologetic look, and

lead the way

shuts the door

of her and she genuinely

he turns his gaze

was only trying to help… I’m

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

frown but something about the sad look in those innocent

can I scold her, when she didn’t have bad

is watching her

was only trying to help. I have to remember she’s only twenty, she’s

try to put her and Leo together. She wasn’t doing anything

eyes as she waits for me to continue, and

I sigh again, shoving my hands into my

that again, the entire pack will

grandchildren’s Nanny…”

as she smiles rather deviously, and

apology was

wanting your mate, Marcel.

I also can see that she’s easy to

doesn’t want to… That may be ok when it comes to

something as big as

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

sighs, frustrated, as Leo simply smokes

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

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

I’m going

I know she only tried to help and maybe this

reaction Winona needed to see from me, but

me, then she really needs to reject

of mixed reactions, feelings, and confusion. I

it’s done, I really could

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

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

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eyes meet, she smiles innocently, and I shake

I’m just being

evening, and the party is long over. Leo and Azura have

in town a couple of hours ago, and

with Winona.

in town

down, Azura decided on a family dinner, comprising

the Rossi’s, as well as Leo’s friends, of

after a long run, heading

and step under the shower.

over me.

me any favours. I still

and frustrating

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

drying my hair before I wrap the towel around my waist. I can hear

phone ringing.

can that

head to the lounge and

Kristina. 1

I answer

if we can meet up? Maybe

I know she means

“What’s it regarding?”

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