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 away

“Dad?”

I can’t focus on Leo, feeling my anger

still takes her wrist, encouraging her

she’s about to give in. This is

not to be f*cking forced into something or

I know

tilts her head to refuse

Corrado as he

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

too flustered to even notice as she tries to refuse Li Sheng gently.

moving until I’m in front of

I snarl, ripping his hand off her wrist and moving

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

shy, we’re really ok, right

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

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

we-” 2

away!” I growl,

hand

is the only sound now playing as silence falls

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

Azura standing there. Her eyes are wide and she’s pouting slightly, and

what’s going on…

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

a drag

sorry.” Winona whispers, but before I can even turn,

for a couple

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

a lie, but I didn’t need anyone

Azura says, pulling a

she really needs to

off the

as Li Sheng motions for Corrado to come with him.

he P ayed on his face. It’s clear

exactly he was pi*sing off by talking to

kiss with an apologetic look, and I shake my

lead the way inside and the

Crossing my arms, I turn when Leo shuts the door after

her and she genuinely looks guilty

turns his gaze to

was only trying to help… I’m

the same to Leo and I.”

look in those innocent eyes of hers,

massage my temples. How can I scold her, when she didn’t have

I glance at Leo, who is watching her sceptically

have to remember she’s only twenty, she’s

she said, we did try to put her and Leo together. She

looks down sadly, blinking those eyes as she waits for me

in her. I sigh again, shoving my hands

pack will

Nanny…” I

she smiles rather deviously, and for

was just

nothing wrong with wanting your mate, Marcel.

also can see that

want to… That may be ok when it

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

encouraged into. If she wants me, she needs to

frustrated, as Leo simply smokes

if she makes a step, then what?” Leo

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

I’m going to go back out there.”

she only tried to help and maybe this was

to see from me, but she deserves better.

me, then she really needs

of mixed reactions, feelings, and confusion. I will

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

I’m heading to the garden when I spot a

a brow. Something tells me

2

our eyes meet,

just

much later in the evening, and the party is long over.

movie in town a couple of hours ago, and Phoenix was

with Winona.

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

to come down, Azura decided on a

as well as Leo’s

a long run, heading straight to the bathroom. I strip

under the shower.

over me.

any favours. I

frustrating in many

I step out of the shower

a towel, drying my hair before I

phone ringing.

can that

the lounge and pick it

Kristina. 1

I

I was wondering if we can meet up? Maybe

I know

it regarding?” I

a catch-up.