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

her a warm smile. I truly appreciate

those pretty heels that lace up to her

thank you for sending me to the diner last night… It gave us the chance to be able to talk with one

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.

is!” 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

my loose curls. My makeup is neutral, more dewy than normal, and

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

how I look. I push the thought away blushing,

I walk down the stairs to see

Will he get upset, knowing I’m dressed up

up, his icy eyes not giving anything away. “Why do you

not.”

I am… aren’t I?

clutch bag firmly, and

might think you’re being forced to attend the dinner. Dad’s age doesn’t help.”

“I

give us a chance.” I whisper, looking down

over, rocking the beautiful little angel who looks gorgeous in a baby pink coloured dress. He places a hand on my shoulder,

hold you back. You

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 daughter, smiling faintly as she blinks back up

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

Azura says, sauntering down the steps hand in hand with

look amazing!” Corrado adds, and

life, even if I’m not the one he looks for 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 to be there for him when he used to cry for his father. I will always cherish that and if… Marcel and I

finding my

as much as he

kissing Azura. I nod and they all

again, all

is an impressive

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

I take a deep breath before I walk