Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

9. A Painful Surprise AZURA. 

“One month it‘s all I‘m asking for, and then I‘ll be a good little she–wolf and walk away without unleashing hell.” I replied, trying not to let the mockery in my voice show. I gripped his wrist, forcing him to let go of me. He released me, taking out a cigarette and lit it. 

An image of Judah smoking his joint came to my mind, and the vast difference between both of them hit me hard. 

Leo oozed power and danger, yet, despite the pain, I don‘t know if it was the mate bond, but I felt better around him. 

Sure the pain he had caused me still hurt, and that emptiness that had grown inside of me was still there, but... I knew I would be safer here until I found a way to deal with Judah. 

“You will behave, and you will not tell anyone why you‘re here. Marcel won‘t be back for a few weeks, and I want you gone before then. Deal?” Marcel? Something about him using his Dad‘s first name told me things weren‘t great between them. 

“Fine, I will be gone before your dad is back.” Our eyes met, before he turned and walked out, slamming the door behind him. I let out a breath, not realising how overwhelming it was to have him here. I placed a hand on my stomach, with Leo agreeing, it brought me enough time to think of a plan and maybe I could ask the doctor to do a check. But would she be truth–worthy enough not to tell Leo? Her Alpha? 

The door opened and the doctor re–entered, holding a tray of food. Her gaze instantly went to my neck. 

“Are you ok?” She asked, coming over with fear in her eyes. 

“I‘m fine, relax.” I gave her a wink, walking over to the small sink basin where a mirror hung above it. 

Fucker. 

He had left a mark on my neck. “He just has a shitty attitude but it‘s fine, my family knows him, so I‘m staying here for a bit.” I shrugged. 

I should have asked Leo what we were going to say, but staying any longer than necessary in his presence was hard too. 

“Oh, I‘m glad everything is ok. Please get some rest, I‘ll ask the Alpha and have an apartment arranged for you. I have got some food for you to eat for now.” 

She was so adorable. “Doctor Demiko, right?” “Yes, you can call me Jackie, what‘s your name?” 

“Azura.” I winked, flashing her a small smile. “There‘s something you could help me with, but I don‘t want Alpha Leo finding out because I don‘t want my family to know.” 

Her smile faltered. 

something that can compromise–” “It‘s nothing that could possibly affect the Alpha, it‘s something personal.” I said with the best dramatic sigh I could muster, as I shook my head and sat down on the bed trying to look pitiful, and turned my big eyes on her. She hesitated, then sighed and nodded. Thank you goddess for these eyes. They always worked. 4 “Oh, of course if it‘s something I can

I knew she had brought it. Hook, line, and sinker. On this poor angel. 3 But honestly, I did need help. I was nineteen, pregnant and injured.

I just... I just need to know if my baby is

feet. “I‘ll run some additional tests. We didn‘t realise–” “Is there a chance the poison harmed my baby?” I whispered, real fear filling me. Her heart

some further tests and we will do a

promise you won‘t tell anyone.” I

nodded as she looked at

your mate?”

be a secret. Feeling horrible. I decided to weave a story. “My ex... he isn‘t a good person, if he finds out... things won‘t be good.” It wasn‘t an entire lie, Judah was a psychotic dick. Even if the baby wasn‘t his, he would

to understand

will return soon.” She said before she hurried to the door. “Your secret is

words were like a wave of relief, and something told me she would keep her promise. She just had that vibe about

hours later, I felt entirely at ease. The baby was fine. Strong

show me to a place to stay. Jackie said no one would

find a way to deal with Judah and leave as soon as it was safe

and a powder

it?” She

“Yeah, hey.” 

you need a place to stay. I‘ve got a great apartment all ready for you, stocked with snacks, streaming services, and everything else you will need. Come on, leave

standing up, my injuries were getting better. The pain had eased as time passed, but I still wasn‘t

left the room and walked down the halls, which were very modern, clean, and stylish for a hospital. If it wasn‘t for the occasional doctor or patient, I would have thought we were in a

the building and stepped out

is she being

replied, their eyes met, and I

We will be neighbours.” Jackie

really care where it was going to be like as long as I had a place to stay for a bit without Judah getting through to me. I know I didn‘t have long because he would lose his shit fast, and in about two weeks, unless I found a way to hide my pregnancy, Leo may hear the heartbeat if I was near him. Although I planned to stay far away from him, I knew it would be unrealistic