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

“Dad?”

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

her wrist, encouraging

to give in. This is

want her to want me not to

I know

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

towards Azura and Corrado as he leads

fists; my anger feels like a f*cking pressure cooker, and I’m

she tries to refuse Li

I’m in front of

I snarl, ripping his hand off her wrist and moving

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

we’re really

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

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

we-” 2

so stay the hell away!” I

hand gripping my

is the only sound now playing as

says quietly, but his attention is on someone

there. Her eyes are wide and

what’s going on…

Azura’s plan. I let go of Li Sheng, who lowers

a drag

sorry.” Winona whispers, but before I can

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

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

isn’t a lie, but I didn’t

“Us?” Azura says, pulling

pointedly. “And she really needs to learn to

the dance

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

he P ayed on his face. It’s clear he didn’t

was pi*sing off by talking to

him a kiss with an apologetic look,

lead the way inside and the two

Crossing my arms, I turn when Leo shuts

and she genuinely looks guilty and rather sad. Leo kisses

shoulder before he turns

“I was only trying to help… I’m sorry

same to Leo and I.”

about the sad look

my temples. How can I scold her,

at Leo, who is watching

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

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

as she waits for me to continue,

again, shoving my

entire pack will now know that I have a thing for

Nanny…” I

as she smiles rather deviously, and for

was just an act…

your mate, Marcel. We all know she

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

to… That may be ok when it comes to getting a haircut or trying a

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

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

sighs, frustrated, as

makes

“I can handle the rest, but she needs to make the next move. Now, if you can

going to

know she only

needed to see from me, but she deserves better. However, if

me, then she really needs to

was full of mixed reactions, feelings, and

once it’s done,

to the garden when I spot a devious

and I c*ck a brow. Something

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

I’m just being

later in the evening, and the party is long

Corrado to watch a movie in town a couple

with Winona.

have dinner in town with

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

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

long run, heading straight to the bathroom. I strip

the shower.

over me.

any favours. I still

and frustrating in many

sigh, washing quickly before I step out of

towel, drying my hair before I wrap the towel around my waist. I

phone ringing.

Who can

the lounge and pick it

Kristina. 1

“Hello?” I answer

was wondering if we can meet up? Maybe

I know she means

it

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