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?”

I can’t focus on Leo, feeling my anger

wrist, encouraging her towards the

give in. This is the f*cking reason

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

because I know

head to refuse him, but

Corrado as he leads her

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

to refuse Li Sheng gently. I’m not

until I’m in front

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

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

we’re really ok,

where I stood, she didn’t

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

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

his hand

now playing as silence falls and everyone

“Dad, calm down.” He says quietly, but his attention is on someone

standing there. Her eyes are wide and she’s

what’s going on…

of Li Sheng, who lowers

a drag on

Winona whispers, but before I can even turn, I hear her

us for a couple of

I had just announced to everyone

a lie, but I didn’t need anyone to

Azura says,

really needs to learn to stop

the

head as Li Sheng motions for Corrado to

surprise he P ayed on his face. It’s

was pi*sing off by talking to

him a kiss with an apologetic look, and I shake my

lead the way

when Leo shuts the door after him.

she genuinely looks guilty and rather sad.

turns his gaze

was only trying

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

frown but something about the sad look in those innocent eyes of

my temples. How can I scold her, when she

Leo, who is watching her

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

she said, we did try to put

sadly, blinking those eyes as she waits

in her. I sigh again, shoving my

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

grandchildren’s Nanny…”

rather deviously, and for a moment

apology was just an act…

wrong with wanting your mate, Marcel. We all know she wants

I also can see that she’s easy to push

when it comes

as wanting your mate or not… that

wants

“She’s shy.” Azura sighs, frustrated,

she makes a step, then what?”

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

I think I’m going to go back out

and Leo hugs her. I know she only tried to help

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

me, then she really needs to reject

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

once it’s done, I really could use

garden when I spot a devious

phone and I c*ck a

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up and our eyes meet, she

I’m just

It’s much later in the evening, and the party is long over. Leo

to watch a movie in town a couple of hours ago,

with Winona.

in town with

Azura decided on a

Rossi’s, as well as Leo’s friends, of

I enter my apartment after a long run, heading straight to the

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

over me.

did not do me any favours. I still can’t get her out

and frustrating in many

quickly before I step out of the shower and turn

I wrap the towel around my waist. I can hear

phone ringing.

Who can that

head to the lounge

Kristina. 1

I answer

just, I was wondering if we can meet

know she means

“What’s it regarding?” I

a catch-up. I mean, we