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?”

can’t focus on Leo, feeling my anger pling

wrist, encouraging her towards the

is she’s about to give in.

all, I want her to want me not to be f*cking

I know

a small smile and tilts her head to refuse him, but he cuts her

he leads her onto the dance floor.

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

flustered to even notice as she tries to

start moving until I’m in

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

if he’s done

we’re really ok, right

I stood, she didn’t look comfortable.”

exhales. ” Well, she’s just

we-” 2

hell away!” I growl, grabbing him

suddenly there, his hand gripping

music is the only sound now playing as

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

wide and she’s pouting slightly, and I in ntly

what’s going on…

of Li Sheng, who lowers his head to me

taking a drag on

but before I can

excuse us for a couple of moments.” I

I had just announced to everyone that

for her, which isn’t a lie, but I

says, pulling

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

off the dance

motions for Corrado to

surprise he P ayed on his face. It’s clear he

pi*sing off

a kiss with an apologetic look,

lead the way inside

Crossing my arms, I turn when Leo shuts the

genuinely looks

before he turns his gaze to

was only trying to

same to Leo and I.” Azura says looking up

look in those innocent eyes

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

watching

She was only trying to help. I have to

try to put her and Leo together. She

those eyes as she waits for

in her. I sigh again, shoving my hands into my

again, the entire pack will now know that I have a thing

grandchildren’s Nanny…”

face lightens up as she smiles rather deviously, and

was just

nothing wrong with wanting your mate, Marcel. We

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

when it comes to getting a

something as big as wanting your mate or not…

into. If she wants me, she needs

Azura sighs, frustrated, as Leo simply smokes his

“And then if she makes

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

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

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

me, but she

me, then she really needs to

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

once it’s done, I

I spot a devious smile on

a

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

I’m just

much later in the evening, and the party is long

Corrado to watch a movie in town a couple

with Winona.

Then tomorrow evening we have dinner in town with family.

Azura decided on a family dinner,

as well as

a long run, heading straight

step under the shower. Untying my hair,

over me.

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

frustrating in

I sigh, washing quickly before I step out of the shower and

hair before I wrap the towel around my waist. I can

phone ringing.

can that

head to the lounge and

Kristina. 1

“Hello?” I answer

was wondering if we

know she means

it regarding?” I

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