Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Beautiful Bond Ch 6. Black Dress

WINONA.

“No, I’ve changed my mind.” I say, turning away from the black dress that sits on the bed.

Azura tilts her head, her hands on her hips. She’s stunning in a slinky teal dress.

“You chose it.” She says pouting. “And frankly, I love it and you would look amazing in it?”

I look away from the doe eyes, knowing I’ll give in and stare at the dress once again.

Yes, I did choose it, but I had a moment of ‘if I was choosing a dress for someone else with my figure, what would I choose? ‘But then I realise I have to put it on… It’s going to show even more cleavage than the dress that Azura had chosen for me!

“I did, but I think it’s a bit too much. I don’t want Marcel to get the wrong idea.” I reply. What is the wrong idea?

Hmm, I don’t mind the attention even if it makes me so embarrassed. He makes me feel good.

“Marcel, huh?” She winks at me, and I blush, realising I hadn’t said Alpha. ” Maybe you can start saying, Daddy Marcel.”

She snickers and I sigh. She becomes serious again and crosses her arms. ” Look Winona, half the women will have their melon-size boobies on show, we Sangue ladies need to show them we also have our cute-sized mangos to flaunt, ok?”

I stare at her. Boobies? Melons? Mangoes?

“Uh…” She isn’t wrong. There will be many more beautiful women than me.

Maybe no one will notice me.

“It is an absolutely gorgeous dress.” She says, holding up the black knee-length dress which has a small slit. The neck is a sweetheart cut with inch-thick straps that are set wide apart.

I do like it… It’s beautiful.

“Ok. You should go and finish getting ready. I’m sorry for wasting so much time. I’ll come to get Phoenix once I’ve changed.”

“Winona… I was going to take Phoenix to this dinner regardless of if you were going to come or not, and that’s going to remain. Tonight’s your night off. Don’t worry about others, just yourself, ok?”

with a

and give her a warm smile. I truly appreciate her support. “Thank

those pretty heels that lace up to her

me to the diner last night… It gave us the chance to be able

is over, next is…” She tilts her head, looking me over before her eyes sparkle with mischief. “Don’t

I call after her, but she doesn’t reply, her laugh fading as she walks away. I look down at my nails. I’ve painted a deep nude pink and sigh

on and look in the mirror, fixing my loose curls. My makeup is neutral, more dewy than normal, and I’ve dared to go

straps, making sure the strap of my bra remains hidden. I don’t know why, but I decided to wear some pretty lingerie; I believe no one needs to see it but it’s how it makes you feel, and I do feel prettier, maybe even a little

wonder what Marcel will think of how I look. I push the thought away blushing, apply a spritz of perfume

nothing… I walk down the stairs to

twists. Will he get upset, knowing I’m dressed up for

his icy eyes not giving anything away.

I’m not.” I

I am… aren’t I?

bag firmly,

you’re being forced to attend the dinner. Dad’s age doesn’t help.” He smirks slightly and I realise he’s teasing. It makes me relax a little and I

“I

a chance.” I whisper, looking down at my

looks gorgeous in a baby pink coloured dress. He places a hand on my shoulder, and I look

hold you back.

mated, married, whatever. You’ll still be the girl I brought home. One who had nowhere to go but still had a glimmer of fire in her eyes to survive. We never labelled our relationship, but as time passed, you became family. So,

trying with me and then not taking the next step myself. I promise this is the last time I’ll doubt his feelings on the matter. I also promise to be kind and thoughtful of his feelings regarding his mother going forward, but I won’t let it come between closing the gap between Marcel and

look at us.” Azura says, sauntering down the steps hand in hand with

Corrado adds, and

when his father isn’t around. The truth is, he was never as attached to me as he is to Azura. She was always meant to fill that role, and I’m just glad that I can still be a part of his life. That I was able

finding my mate now

doesn’t need me as much as he once used

and they all leave together. Leo holds the door open with his foot, still carrying the little

all

is an impressive feat…

car drive off, I sigh, left alone in the house and I hum to myself, but barely a

beat and I take a deep breath before I walk