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

as she looks away

“Dad?”

can’t focus on Leo, feeling my anger pling

her wrist, encouraging her towards the dance

What irks me is she’s about to give in. This is the f*cking reason I’m

to want me not to

because I know what she’s

and tilts her head to refuse him, but

and Corrado as he leads her onto

anger feels like a f*cking pressure cooker, and I’m fuming.

she tries to refuse

I’m in

snarl, ripping his hand off her

Lineng smiles slightly as if he’s done nothing wrong, only angering me more.

we’re really ok,

From where I stood,

exhales. ” Well, she’s

we-” 2

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

hand

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

says quietly, but his attention is on someone else. I turn to

Her eyes are wide and she’s pouting slightly, and I in ntly

what’s going on…

Li Sheng, who lowers his head to me and

taking a drag on

I can even turn,

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

thinking I had just announced to

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

Azura says, pulling a

I reply pointedly. “And she really needs to learn

the

as Li Sheng motions for Corrado to come

surprise he P ayed

he was pi*sing off by talking to

Azura blows him a kiss with an apologetic look, and I shake

way inside and the

arms, I turn when Leo shuts the door after

of her and she genuinely looks guilty and

he turns his gaze

“I was only trying

the same to Leo and

frown but something about the sad look in those

I scold her, when

who is watching her sceptically with a raised brow.

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

as she said, we did try to put her and Leo

as she waits for me to

sigh again, shoving my hands

pack will now know that I have

grandchildren’s Nanny…” I

lightens up as she smiles rather deviously, and for a

previous apology was just an act…

“There’s nothing wrong with wanting your mate, Marcel. We all know she

however, I also can see that she’s

when it comes to getting a haircut or

big as wanting your mate or not… that is

can’t be encouraged into. If she wants

Azura sighs, frustrated,

if she makes a step, then what?”

she needs to make the next move. Now, if you

me, I think I’m going to go back out there.” I

Leo hugs her. I know she only tried

from me, but she deserves better. However,

she

full of mixed reactions, feelings, and confusion. I will

it’s done, I really could use a

the garden when I spot a devious smile on Azura’s face as she

at her phone and I c*ck a brow.

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eyes meet, she smiles innocently, and I shake my

I’m just

in the evening, and the

town a couple

with Winona.

dinner in town with

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

and the Rossi’s, as well

apartment after a long run, heading straight

and step under the shower. Untying my hair,

over me.

did not do me any favours. I

and frustrating

washing quickly before I step out of the shower and

grab a towel, drying my hair before I wrap the towel around

phone ringing.

can that

I head to the

Kristina. 1

“Hello?” I answer

was wondering if we can meet

know she means

it regarding?” I

thought we can have a catch-up. I mean, we haven’t really hung