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 warm

give her a warm smile. I

those pretty heels that lace up to her knees when

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

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.

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 a deep nude

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

some 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

will think of how I look. I push the

down the

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

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

not.” I

I am… aren’t I?

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

“I

I want to try to give us a chance.” I whisper, looking down at my

little angel who looks gorgeous in a baby pink coloured dress. He

let anything hold you back. You

regardless of what you become, 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 daughter, smiling faintly as she blinks

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,

Azura says, sauntering down the steps

look amazing!” Corrado adds, and I

having Corrado wait for me, and wanting to spend time with me. I’m just happy I’m still part of his 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 take it further, we’ll be tied even further as a family

think finding my mate now was the perfect

much

I nod and they all leave together. Leo

all

is an impressive feat…

I hear the car drive off, I sigh, left alone in the house and I hum to

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