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?”

says with a warm

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

in those pretty heels that

sending me to the diner last night… It gave us the chance

her hand on the door frame and she grins. “Excellent, so since the talking phase is over, next is…” She tilts her head, looking me over before her eyes sparkle with mischief. “Don’t worry, that’s definitely

but she doesn’t reply, her laugh fading as she walks away. I look down at my

to finish getting ready. I slip the dress on and look in the mirror, fixing my loose curls. My makeup is neutral, more dewy than normal,

earrings. I fix my 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,

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

goes nothing… I walk down the stairs to see

and my stomach twists. Will he get upset, knowing I’m

eyes not giving anything away. “Why

not.” I

I am… aren’t I?

my clutch bag firmly,

edge. Everyone might think 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

give us a chance.” I whisper, looking down

beautiful little angel who looks gorgeous in a baby pink

anything 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, nothing will change that. Now chin up and stop feeling f*cking guilty. Even Phoenix agrees.” He looks down at his

are honest, and I promise myself I can’t keep having them 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

says, sauntering down the steps hand in

look amazing!” Corrado adds, and I

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 to be there for him when he used to cry for his father. I will always cherish that and if… Marcel and I take it further, we’ll be tied even further as a

I think finding my

me as much as

Azura. I nod and they all leave together. Leo holds the

again, all at

an impressive

I hear the car drive off, I sigh, left alone in the

beat and I take a deep breath before I walk over and pull it open. If I wanted