Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Beautiful Bond Ch 7. The Family

WINONA.

I let my hair down and turn, my heart is still a mess and I hold my wrist out not caring if

I’m being shameless… If it means I can have the feel of his touch linger on my skin for a

moment longer I don’t need to be asked twice.

He latches the bracelet onto my bare wrist, raises my hand to his lips, and kisses it

softly. “Perfect.”

His eyes meet mine and I smile softly, the sexual tension is strong, and I can see his

struggle, but somehow it only makes me happy… He wants me as much as I want him…

I just need to be brave enough to show him that.

He steps back, letting go of my hand and allowing me to step outside first. He helps me

into his car before strapping me in and closing the door.

Enter title…

What a gentleman.

It takes us at least forty minutes to get there and we have just entered the town where

we will be having dinner at a popular restaurant. The journey was pleasant, and we even

made small talk. A few times, things got a little… intense.

“Have you been here before?” I ask, referring to the restaurant.

“I have. With Alejandro, a couple of times, he’s quite a fan of the food.”

I nod and he smirks as he slows a little, signalling right. As we wait for the oncoming cars

to slow down a little, he looks over at me.

“It’s also one of Leo’s favourite places. I don’t think he realises how similar he is to

Alejandro.” 2

I smile. I saw the similarities when they visited, and I also know Leo doesn’t like the

comparison even though there are some similarities there.

“Well, I’m certain it must be a nice place if they both like it. I have heard good things

about it. Do they know that you are bringing someone?” I ask, feeling nervous as he

parks up in the huge car park at the restaurant that has two fountains at the entrance.

He unbuckles his belt and c*cks a brow.”

Did you want me to?”

“Umm, no I just… maybe I thought it might make the attention less…” I brush my fingers

through my curls, twisting a strand nervously.

“There’s nothing wrong with a little attention. Alejandro and Maria already know there’s

someone I’m interested in, but if you’re happy with me letting them know, I would love to

tell them that you are my fated mate, too.” He says, reaching over as he removes my

hair. “And before you worry about this

it comes to his Nanny. He

well.” 3

eyes widen

knows?!”

He chuckles and nods. “Yes, he does. I told him you were a gift from the Goddess.

to share his Winnie with me as long as I agree to

guys.” 1

thinking ahead!”

later I want you with

That means sharing a bedroom with him … imagine

red now… and I find myself nodding before I freeze,

what I was agreeing

goddess!” I hide my face in

beat as I look at him. There

laugh so heartily.

go.” He chuckles. He gets out and before I’ve even

up my purse, he has the door open

here

We step inside the restaurant and are led to the

bash. My stomach is

nerves and if Marcel’s hand wasn’t on my back, I feel

luxury restaurant, decorated in golds, browns and creams

tier.

standing outside the door opens it for

number of people

Oh, dear goddess…

the Westwoods, Azura’s parents and

both her children with

family, apart

as he smirks,

here?” 2

I feel like a deer waiting for the lion or someone to

“That’s Winnie! She’s my Nanny and she is also Grandad’s girlfriend!”

happily. 2

I blush at that,

fair!” Skyla

her head.

here first.” Marcel says to

Alejandro says, and I feel overwhelmed by the immense power

bet the waiter outside must think it’s

or something. 4

a lovely surprise to see you.” Scarlett

already knows. 1

want you to meet Winona. She is my

says clearly, making all

Uncle, you got

Skyla agrees, reaching over and high-fiving her cousin.

here, take a seat.” Azura says, and I’m relieved that I’m seated

her. The only two empty seats left. Corrado sits between her and Leo

I truly appreciate this gesture of hers. She picks

seat, motioning me to sit down. At least she’ll be

me no one will mess with Marcel

our seats and Leo speaks. Since we’re

now.”

and food starts being brought in. I can feel several pairs of eyes

and I try to

to the family, Winona.”

table and offering me her hand. The mate

but what truly touches me is the love

can not be

“Thank you.” I say, shaking her hand as Kataleya smiles