Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Beautiful Bond Ch 5. S*icy

WINONA.

Azura sent me here. She was adamant she really wanted some s*icy wings from here, although I had wondered why she wanted them since she had surely eaten when she was out. Something Corrado clarified, but I didn’t question it and came here, only to see Marcel sitting at a table with Kristina.

It made me upset, and I have never felt so angry, but should I care? Do I even have that right, when I’m not even making a move? Even though everyone has given me their blessings in a way. I thought it’ll be ok but seeing her sitting there… I don’t like it, not one bit.

“Join me.” He says, snapping me from my thoughts.

I glance at Kristina, feeling bad for accusing her, but I don’t know if she’s really genuine… There certainly has been something between the two.

I frown slightly and look at Marcel, and I see the flicker of surprise in his eyes at my expression.

“I guess I will.” I say, giving a small smile.

I don’t think Marcel even wants me if he’s here meeting up with one of his booty calls. Winona! I’m mortified at my own mean thoughts; jealousy makes us ugly. Pursing my lips, I slowly sit down in the booth opposite him, taking the place Kristina was in previously. The door tinkles before it shuts behind her. I find myself staring at her empty cup that remains in front of me.

“Can we get the table cleared and a fresh black coffee, and a tea.” Marcel says, calling someone over. “Also a platter of s*icy barbeque wings on the side.”

“I’m not really hungry.” I say, especially not after seeing her.

“I might be.” He counters and I run my fingers through my hair unable to argue with that. I’ve changed out of my dress, but I still have the makeup on… I tug at the sleeves of my white top, as the waiter wipes the table clean and walks away, casting us a curious glance that he tries to hide.

“Everyone has heard what you said at the party.” I sigh, running my fingers through my hair. I feel like I’m getting a headache from all of this. I didn’t mind being invisible. 1

“I’m not ashamed of admitting that you’re mine, although I did act like a fool. Or more like a temperamental youngster who has no self-control. My own son had to stop me from punching someone.” He mutters, disgruntled, and I glance up, having to hide my smile at his annoyance.

“You did… you sounded like you were ready to hit him-I mean, you just said you were going to…” I chuckle before I cough to cover it. “Uh, I mean you did something a youngster would do, not the fool part!”

I’m making this worse.

He c*cks a brow, and I blush under his gaze. “You didn’t seem to mind the compliment that he gave you.”

I shake my head. “No, because I know Li Sheng has never had anything for me and he has seen me many times before and I know what kind of person he is.” I reason gently.

He sits back frowning, and I wonder if he’s still annoyed.

“Hmm, which makes complimenting his shirt a little more understandable.” He mutters and I press my lips together, trying to stop them from twitching into a smile. Is he a little jealous?

“You still sound like a schoolboy.” I offer.

A jealous one.

He smirks slightly and shakes his head. ”Yes, I get it. I embarrassed myself.” He sighs in defeat.

“Sorry.” I say apologetically.

“It’s not your fault.” He replies. “Just our situation, so what made you agree to have a cup of tea with me?”

he trying to get me to admit

why not.” I say, relieved when the waiter returns with a grilled platter of sizzling wings, a dipping sauce, our hot drinks,

and I find

I wanted to brush

dark chocolate eyes are watching me, and I

like s*icy food? These hot wings they have here are really tasty, and super

to eat mild food with Corrado, but I do enjoy my spices. I do like eating green

“Oh yeah?”

deal… I’m sure many people do, and it is an odd thing to say. I’m regretting opening my mouth when Marcel picks up a chilli that sits on the bed of onions alongside

mine and our eyes meet. He brushes his thumb across my knuckles, and I let the

me, slightly amused as he pours me a glass of water and I bite off the rest of the chilli, leaving just the end. I place it on the side

“See?”

all those chillies haven’t made you bitter. You’re still a pot of honey…”

simply smile as I take up the water he’s poured for me and

I say, just like I did when I

the Pack. I don’t think even Rosaline’s are as nice –

these before. They

believe that. I haven’t seen you around

me.” I blush as I shake my head. He

karma.” I smile, remembering

how easily we clicked when we were conspiring against

myself…” I murmur, looking down at my two fingers that are covered

he wipes his hands and picks up

He’s resting his

“I’m sorry…”

just saying I miss you being you, but I can’t blame you

… I don’t know if I’m good enough for an Alpha… I can’t even shift

be my choice to decide? You’re

that here… I look around. We may be in the corner with the music playing, but there are all werewolves here. They’ll

and tilts his head. “Let’s finish and get out

idea.” I say, finishing off another wing

to talk? I did want clarity on us… What he wants, what I

downs his coffee rather fast, and I quickly sip my tea, trying to finish it

get out of here with me.” He smirks, and I

with him…. No girl, he doesn’t mean

and I quickly swallow the rest of my tea. “No, I just… Yeah, let’s go.” I say, standing

about to stop and apologise for being the one to give the order, but when he gets up, leaving a few notes on the table, I simply smile. We had discussed that party for Azura and Leo over drinks and even a pizza, alongside Corrado. We laughed, teased, and had a good time. He had been adamant I wear the black dress he had tricked me into choosing. He had complimented me… he had smiled at me, and I had been myself,

I miss that.

me to slip out before him, but there isn’t enough space to get

shuts behind us and a sharp wind

know werewolves can see in the dark, regardless of if it’s bright out or not, however the white

He questions and I look up at him, trying

that swim around my mind. Kristina was enough of a wake-up call for me to stop