Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

55. A Mama 

AZURA. 

It was the following day and after a restless night, I had gotten dressed in blue jeggings and an oversized white top. Leo had just popped over, saying it was time to talk to Corrado. There was something different about him, but I couldn‘t pinpoint what it was. He was wearing a white tank top and grey sweats. His hair was a sexy mess and it was obvious he had been running his hand through it a lot, and he looked a bit pale. But there was something else... 

Did he even get any sleep? He had first taken Corrado to the garden, and I had seen him crouching in front of him and, from what I could make out, apologising for last night. Corrado had stood with his arms crossed, looking displeased, before hugging him and smiling. 

Children really were so innocent... 

They came in soon after, and Leo looked at me. 

“Shall we?” 

“Sure.” I said, turning away from him and allowing him to lead the way. 

“It‘s so fucking hot.” Leo muttered as the three of us headed to the lounge. 4 

‘Have you even planned what we‘ll say?‘ I asked him through the link. I really didn‘t want to do this, but I knew for Corrado I would. At least he was letting Corrado know that he would be a big brother, despite not really seeming to care about seeing this baby again. 

No. 

I frowned slightly but said nothing, not knowing how this was going to play out. I shut the door behind us, the airy room making the sounds of our heartbeats sound even louder. 

I didn‘t respond as I crossed my arms and Leo sat down, making Corrado stand in front of him. 

“Daddy, why are you so serious?” He asked worriedly. 

“There‘s something that I need to tell you.” ‘You or we?‘ Leo looked at me and I stared back emotionlessly. If he wanted help, he would have to ask for it. 

‘We‘ 

It felt like an eternity, the pain and intensity of his gaze made me look away first. 

“There‘s something that the both of us want to share... but I need you to understand ok...” 

“Ok Daddy.” He said, looking up at me. “Did you and Azura make up?” 

“Make–up?” Leo raised an eyebrow. “Because last night you argued.” He stated. 

I felt awful, so even this kid picked up on the fact something was wrong. 2 

going.‘ I said icily.

Leo didn‘t respond. 

“Oh...” He was clearly disappointed, and I couldn‘t help but go and sit next to

about this.

I replied with an amused smile, he

Please Daddy, you can be Azura‘s baby‘s Daddy and I will be a good big brother!

placed his hands on his

silent request to help....

gently at the child, forcing myself not to let my emotions show. I reached for him, and Corrado shuffled towards me looking confused. ‘You really don‘t know how to do this shit.‘ I

even I don‘t know what to do. “Corrado, this baby is your Daddy‘s... which means you ARE going to be a big brother.” I began, realising no matter what angle we did this from, it was going to hurt

He gasped, his eyes widening before they sparkled with excitement. “Daddy! I‘m going to have a baby brother or sister!” He exclaimed, looking at

you are kid.” Leo replied, smiling faintly at him as he ruffled his hair. “So Azura and the baby can come live with us. The baby can share my room!”

explain shit to him now. Our eyes met before he looked at Corrado, but when I thought

him once more, and he looked up at me with even

“Yes, Azura?” 

my heart breaking as I watched the little boy crumple before me. His excitement dissipating, and it was replaced by sheer sadness, his eyes glistening

crying. “Doesn‘t Azura want to be my Mommy too? I promise I

stop my own tears from streaming down my cheeks as I dropped to my

you so

be my mommy, Azura?”

pulled Corrado from my arms even

his son into his arms and walking away. He paused at the door and glanced back at me; the

hear Corrado‘s sobs as he asked what

Azura go. Don‘t let our baby go away. I be a good big brother Daddy. I promise...” 8 Corrado‘s words broke my heart,

hands over my mouth to stifle my sobs. I couldn‘t breathe properly… The pain was almost suffocating me. Of course, I wanted to be your Mommy, I would have

fight for what you

in front of me, suddenly feeling

don‘t I fight?

hurt too much...

as strong as I

when do I cry over something?

for what