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

“Dad?”

focus on Leo, feeling my anger pling

encouraging her towards the dance

give in. This is the

me not to be f*cking forced

know

and tilts her head to

Corrado as he leads her onto the

my anger feels like a f*cking pressure cooker, and

too flustered to even notice as she tries to refuse

I’m in front

no.” I snarl, ripping his hand off her wrist and moving

done nothing wrong, only angering me more. She’s

we’re really

care. From where I

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

we-” 2

away!” I growl, grabbing

his hand gripping my wrist.

The music is the only sound now

his attention is on someone else. I turn to

are wide and she’s pouting slightly, and

what’s going on…

let go of Li Sheng, who lowers his head to me and

taking a drag on

“I’m sorry.” Winona whispers, but before I can even

“Carry on and excuse us for a couple of moments.” I

just announced to everyone that

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

“Us?” Azura says, pulling a

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

off the dance

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

also by the look of surprise he P

pi*sing off

with an apologetic look, and I

I lead the way inside and the two

I turn when Leo shuts the door after him. Azura has

her and she genuinely looks guilty and rather

turns his gaze to

was only trying to help… I’m

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

the sad look in those innocent eyes of hers, makes

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

who is watching her sceptically with a raised

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

we did try to put her and Leo together. She

blinking those eyes as

Phoenix in her. I sigh again, shoving my

don’t do that again, the entire pack will now know that I have

grandchildren’s Nanny…”

as she smiles rather

apology was just an

with wanting your mate, Marcel.

can see that she’s easy

to… That may be ok when it comes

big as wanting your mate or not…

she wants me, she needs to

sighs, frustrated, as Leo simply

makes a step, then what?” Leo

needs to

I think I’m going to go back out

Leo hugs her. I know she

to see from me, but she deserves

she

reactions, feelings, and confusion. I will no vail

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

I’m heading to the garden when I spot a devious

I c*ck a brow. Something tells me

2

and our eyes meet, she smiles innocently, and I

just

and the

Corrado to watch a movie in town a couple of hours ago, and Phoenix

with Winona.

have dinner in town with family. Since

decided

Rossi’s, as well as Leo’s

long run, heading straight to the

sweat-soaked clothes and step under the shower. Untying my hair, I let the water

over me.

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

frustrating in

before I step out of the shower and turn

hair before I wrap the towel around my waist. I

phone ringing.

Who can that

I head to the lounge and pick

Kristina. 1

I

wondering if we can meet up? Maybe at

I know she

it

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