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

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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?”

feeling my anger pling around me. She’s shaking her head,

wrist, encouraging her towards the dance

What irks me is she’s about to give in. This is the f*cking reason I’m not pushing

me not to be f*cking forced

because I know what she’s

small smile and tilts her head to refuse him,

and Corrado as he leads her onto the dance

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

to even notice as she tries to refuse Li

until I’m in

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

done nothing wrong, only

really

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

pause before he exhales. ” Well, she’s just playing hard to get, I’m

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mine, so stay the hell away!” I

suddenly there, his hand gripping my

is the only sound now playing as silence falls and everyone

but his attention is on someone else. I turn to

Azura standing there. Her eyes are wide and

what’s going on…

was Azura’s plan. I let go of Li Sheng, who lowers his head to

drag on

whispers, but before I can even

for a couple

had just announced to everyone that she’s mine…

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

“Us?” Azura says,

needs to learn to stop running.”

off the

motions

also by the look of surprise he P

was pi*sing off by talking

kiss with an

lead the way inside

Crossing my arms, I turn when Leo shuts the door

front of her and she genuinely looks guilty and rather sad. Leo kisses

shoulder before he turns his gaze to

“I was only trying to help… I’m

same to Leo and I.” Azura says looking up

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

I scold her, when she

I glance at Leo, who is watching her

to help. I have

put her and

as she waits for me to continue, and I

I sigh again,

again, the entire pack

grandchildren’s Nanny…”

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

was just an act…

wanting your mate, Marcel. We all

that she’s

ok when it

it’s something as big as wanting your mate or

If she wants me, she needs to take that step.

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

then if she makes a step, then

the rest, but she needs to make the

going to go back out there.” I

Azura nods and Leo hugs her. I know she only

from me, but she deserves better. However, if

want me, then she really needs

This entire situation was full of mixed reactions, feelings, and confusion. I will no vail

Corrado’s party. However, once it’s done,

when I spot

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

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

I’m just being

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

couple of hours

with Winona.

Then tomorrow evening we have dinner in town with family. Since

down, Azura decided

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

long run, heading straight

the shower. Untying my hair, I let

over me.

run did not do me any favours. I still

frustrating in many

I sigh, washing quickly before I step out of

I wrap the towel around my waist. I can hear

phone ringing.

can that

I head to the lounge and pick

Kristina. 1

“Hello?” I answer

if we can meet up? Maybe at the

know

“What’s it regarding?”

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