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 looks away

“Dad?”

Leo, feeling my anger pling

wrist, encouraging her towards the dance

me is she’s about to give in. This is the f*cking

I want her to want me not to be f*cking forced

know

tilts her head to refuse him, but he cuts her off,

he leads her onto the dance floor.

clench my fists; my anger feels like a

tries to refuse Li Sheng gently.

I’m in front

hand off her wrist and

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

shy, we’re really ok, right

From where I stood,

he exhales. ” Well, she’s just

we-” 2

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

his hand gripping my wrist.

The music is the only sound now playing as silence falls and everyone

says quietly, but his attention

are wide and she’s pouting slightly, and

what’s going on…

of Li Sheng, who lowers his head to

drag on

but before I can even turn,

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

thinking I had just announced to everyone

have feelings for her, which isn’t a lie,

“Us?” Azura says, pulling a

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

off the dance

motions for Corrado to come

P ayed on his face. It’s clear he

pi*sing off by talking to

an apologetic look, and I

I lead the way inside and

my arms, I turn when Leo shuts the door after him. Azura

of her and she genuinely looks guilty and rather sad.

before he turns his gaze to

“I was only trying to help… I’m

the same to Leo and I.” Azura says looking

the sad look in those innocent

scold her, when she didn’t have bad intentions.

at Leo, who is watching her sceptically with a raised

help. I have to remember she’s only twenty, she’s still young

did try to put her and

as she waits

her. I sigh again, shoving my

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

grandchildren’s Nanny…” I

face lightens up as she smiles rather deviously, and for

previous apology was

“There’s nothing wrong with wanting your mate,

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

when it comes to getting a haircut or trying

disn… but when it’s something as big as wanting your

into. If she wants me, she needs to take

frustrated, as Leo

makes a step, then what?” Leo

can handle the rest, but she needs to make the next move.

excuse me, I think I’m going to go back

I know she only tried to help and

reaction Winona needed to see from me, but she

me, then she

This entire situation was full of mixed reactions, feelings, and confusion.

it’s done, I really

spot a devious smile on Azura’s face as she

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

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looks up and our eyes meet, she

just

in the evening, and the party is long over. Leo

movie in town a couple of hours ago,

with Winona.

have dinner in

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

as well as Leo’s friends,

after a long run, heading

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

over me.

me any favours. I still can’t

frustrating in many

I sigh, washing quickly before I step out of

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

phone ringing.

can that

the lounge

Kristina. 1

“Hello?” I answer

wondering if we can meet up?

I know she means

“What’s it regarding?” I

“I just thought we can have a catch-up. I mean, we