Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

60. 60. The Alpha of the Black Storm Pack 

LEO. 

Morning had arrived and usually, I‘d be out of bed by now... but just getting to hold her and watch her sleep was fucking incredible. I couldn‘t describe it, but despite all the shit going on, I felt at peace. 

Was this the power of the mate bond? No wonder people yearned for this... 

Letting it go, the stubbornness, and trying to fight my emotions had been exhausting. Acceptance... that felt better. 

Last night when her eyes had flashed... For a moment, they looked different, but it was far too fucking fast to see... Maybe I had imagined it. 11 

Her lips were now pressed together in a pout, her chest rising and falling, with plenty of cleavage on show. Strands of her hair were falling in front of her face, and reaching up, I slowly brushed them off her face. 

She moaned slightly, rolling onto her back, making me suck in a breath when her leg brushed my cock 

I was already rock–hard... 

Her top rode up slightly, and I ran my hand down her waist. 

So fucking sexy.... 

I placed my hand on her stomach, hearing her heart skip a beat, and I looked up into her eyes which were now open. She sure had gorgeous big eyes. “When did you wake up?” She asked sleepily. 

“Not long ago...” I replied, my voice huskier, tracing circles on her stomach. She bit her lip, her body reacting to my touch. Our eyes met, and my gaze flickered to her lips, and she slowly licked them in response. “Do I need to ask you to kiss me?” She asked, raising an eyebrow, making me smirk slightly “I don‘t mind you begging a little.” I murmured, brushing her hair back, I twisted it between my fingers and tugged her head up slightly. I flipped over, so I was straddling her. “Fuck...” She murmured, biting her lip, and the moment my dick pressed against her stomach, she let out a soft sigh. 

I laced my hands with hers, claiming her lips in a deep passionate kiss... 

Yeah, we ended up fucking all over again. By the time I was showering, I was having four different conversations via the mind link in my fucking head. I wished I didn‘t have to do this shit right here... but I did. 

They had tracked some of the buyers, but we were no closer to contacting Web. The dinner party I was hosting in celebration of our new drug deals was coming up, and I told Li Sheng to send him an invitation. To start anew... Sure I knew he wouldn‘t buy that shit, but I needed to 

get to him. Somehow. He‘d come if the incentive was high enough, and so I had decided to say there would be something special up for auction at this dinner. I just needed his fucking greed to come into play, and cloud his judgement. 

Jin had found several bank accounts Emmet had abroad and under different names. Two of which were in Jackie‘s name, and she had no idea of them. 

Dan had begun running some tests on Judah‘s body. He wasn‘t a werewolf. That had been confirmed. 

Then we had Eric, who reported on Emmet acting fucking crazy and playing up in prison, demanding to be let out. 

We got dressed before we headed up to have breakfast with Corrado. He was already sitting at the table when we stepped out of my office. The table was laden with a pretty extravagant breakfast, and I heard the door click shut, signalling Winona had slipped out. 

She really was far slyer than she let on... The clothes she purchased for Azura said a lot too. She, Marcel, and Corrado were a trio that should not be together. But it was Corrado‘s smile that made me smile back. He was practically radiating happiness. 

“We are going to have breakfast together!” He exclaimed, jumping off his seat and running over, straight into Azura‘s arms. She crouched down, hugging him back tightly. “Hey kiddo, yes we are, and I‘m very very hungry!” She said as they parted, and he quickly wrapped his arms around my legs. 

I lifted him up, carrying him to the table. 

“I‘m so happy, Daddy!” He whispered to me before turning to look at Azura. “See, I told you Azura Mommy, if you stay, we will have nice food. You won‘t have to have lumpy sandwiches.” 1 I smirked, glancing at her. She paused and for a moment I almost chuckled, thinking she was offended, only to see her looking at him with emotions in her eyes. “Azura Mommy... I love that.” She said, softly ruffling his hair. “But my sandwiches are so good!” 

“No, they‘re not.” He giggled as I placed him down. 

Azura Mommy... 

I wouldn‘t say it but seeing them have that bond was... perfect. “Yes, they are!” I sat down, and we all tucked in. 

This felt pretty good. 

It was now after breakfast, and we were getting ready to leave. Azura‘s friend Song would be coming along too, and from there she’ll head home. “So why is he here?” I asked, seeing Corrado carrying a small backpack, as he held Azura‘s hand. 

“Azura Mommy said I can come to visit our family too.” He said proudly She looked at me challengingly, and I simply gave her a cold glare. 

Was I really not going to fucking argue? 

were staring at me, and I fucking swear they were double of one another with those expressions, but hearing footsteps I turned.

I caught you guys before you leave... I baked some cookies, definitely have them on the journey.”

miss you.”

back.” Azura smiled, surprising hier, and Jackie suddenly hugged

gave me a dirty look. ‘I did fucking

simply gave me a haughty look.

you have the rest of our lives to make it up to me...‘ She trailed off, and I knew what came to her mind.

figure shit out so I can make it up to you.‘ I said masking my emotions,

‘We will. 

me a small smile. She spoke, drawing me from my thoughts. “Leo, when you return, I want to reject Emmet.” She said quietly, twisting her hands in front of her as she came over to me. I nodded, giving her a one–armed hug, I could sense her fear, feeling her shaking slightly. “I‘m proud of you, Jackie.” I said quietly, “Well...

at

tried and failed... but no, I won‘t give up.” I said

you need

raised an

was not that fucking stubborn.

the fuck was I kidding? I fucking was.

it was Jax and Nikki before they even came

I glanced at Azura, who was looking

Alpha. Nice

don‘t worry.” Azura replied.

said through the link

“Come on Corrado let‘s go get

“Yes!” 

trying to mind link, but I kept her blocked out.

really going to make me apologise?” She asked me out loud

between Azura and myself, and wrapped one arm around her shoulders from behind, resting my chin on top of her head.? “Yeah, you insulted

at me, clearly shocked as she looked at

like made up?” She asked almost accusingly.

you dumb Nikki? Seriously, I‘m sure that‘s clear enough. Get a move on with it, we have to go.” Azura replied in

“Now.” I growled. 

She said it as if it were the hardest fucking thing to say.

little more regret.” I

care. I apologised the first time, when I fucking ended it with her, although she knew once we found our fucking mates, it was

getting bored.” Azura

feisty girl‘s head. She sure didn‘t

said in a softer tone and when she lowered her gaze in submission, I decided it was near

I won‘t apologise for it. He was made to be mine and I plan to keep him... even if he is a stubborn ass. I hope you can find your mate soon too.” Azura said quietly. In her own way, she was offering Nikki an olive branch. That alone

reply, simply nodding. “You

liking... ‘Eric, keep an eye on Nikki.’I commanded before Azura tilted her head up.. “Shall we get

eyes met, both knowing what was to come. It was time for us both to face our

caring if anyone saw us, before we both headed to the car...

– 

–––– 

been a decade since I had entered these pack grounds...

swung open, and I could feel the excitement from Corrado in the back of the car as he stared out through the tinted windows. Azura‘s hand rested on top of mine, calming my conflicted emotions. I turned to

didn‘t need to say anything for

We got this... 

were coming here, seems Alejandro had told him. He had called earlier on the drive here, and when Azura had

next to him with her arms crossed. I was certain

asked as we parked up. “That‘s Alejandro Rossi... Your grandad‘s brother.” I

I was sure Dad told him about that...

I shouldn‘t have come.” Song said, staring out as

that, come on, you have seen Alejandro before.”

“Hey, don‘t get doubtful, you wanted to see you know who, remember?” Azura whispered with