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? 

duo who were staring at me, and I fucking swear they were double of one another with those expressions, but hearing

have them

miss you.”

hier, and Jackie suddenly hugged her. “Thank

me a dirty look. ‘I did fucking like you, I just didn‘t want

me a haughty look.

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

guess I‘m going to have to figure shit out so I can make it up to you.‘ I

‘We will. 

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

at Azura and Corrado.

tried and failed... but no, I

need someone who is willing to challenge

raised an eyebrow.

that fucking stubborn.

I kidding? I fucking

was Jax and Nikki before they even came into sight.

darkened as I glanced at Azura, who was

face. “Got it Alpha. Nice to

Azura replied. Something told me that was

smirked, ‘Good going.‘ He said through the link before

on Corrado let‘s go get

“Yes!” 

mind link, but I kept her blocked out.

She asked me out loud

one arm around her shoulders from behind, resting my chin on top of her head.? “Yeah, you insulted my Luna, and that‘s not something I‘m going to fucking let slide.” I said coldly, as Azura leaned back

stared at me, clearly shocked as she looked

up?”

it, we have to go.” Azura

“Now.” I growled. 

sorry for what I said.” She said it as if it were the hardest fucking thing to say.

more regret.”

I fucking ended it with her,

getting bored.” Azura

of my feisty girl‘s head. She sure didn‘t hold back, but Nikki

in a softer tone and when she lowered her gaze in submission, I

in and you lose the man you love, but 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 showed she was by far the better person.

“You can

for my liking... ‘Eric, keep an eye on Nikki.’I commanded before Azura tilted her

was to come. It was time for us

her lips softly, not caring if anyone saw

– 

–––– 

Lycan King, Alejandro Rossi, and his family. It had been a decade since I had entered these pack grounds...

trees that surrounded vast parts of the grounds. The gates to Alejandro‘s mansion 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.

need to say anything for me to understand.

We got this... 

had called earlier on the drive here, and

his pocket, and a young girl with black hair was standing on the steps next to him with her arms crossed. I was certain it was Alessandra, you

is that man!” Corrado asked as we parked up. “That‘s

Dad told

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

for that, come on,

to see you know who, remember?”