Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

85. A Dinner with Enemies

LEO.

Even with their masks, I knew who was who from their scents and build. I knew the curiosity of those around us would only be heightened because, for the first time, I had a woman by my side. I was always a private person. No one knew me as anything but Schurke Wolf. Then there was the fact I was down one of my regular men… The Six were always with me and today… today there were five…

It still hurt, and I don’t think that the pain of his loss would ever completely go away…

Rumours would be afloat, they probably fucking were already, but I was fine with that, anything to keep the attention away from the main reason we were here.

I kept my hand on Azura’s waist; I hadn’t wanted her to come, but I also knew she was my mate, born to be my equal, and I had no right to control her decisions. If she was in my place, I sure as fuck wouldn’t stay back. But that also didn’t mean I was going to let her risk herself.

We mingled, and Azura stayed silent behind her rhinestone chain face mask. It didn’t cover her face entirely, but the others that Jax had purchased for her had all been uncomfortable around her eyes. This was the only one that had been comfortable enough according to my Sexy Little Psycho. I couldn’t really blame the masks since her eyes were so fucking perfectly huge.

Several of my own men came over to greet me, followed by those smaller Cartel dons that were partially run by myself. Big enough to be powerful, yet still far too small to defy me.

I made small talk, and if someone didn’t know better, they’d think this was just another business dinner… Several thanked me officially for doing business with them, yet what disturbed me was that not one seemed to have an issue with the drugs being tainted… Not one mentioned it.

No complaints that I cheated them against what was promised…

Scanning the room, I knew they all feared me… I could smell the fear seeping from them when I walked past them.

I didn’t really care… I came for a reason. There were several things I needed to do… and I planned to handle them all tonight. Even if it risked showing my humanity…

Schurke Wolf may be known to be heartless, ruthless and dangerous but in the end, there were still rules that I expected to be obeyed.

Time to get this shit over with.

‘Not all of our buyers are here. The seven who were unable to make it let us know, of course, and a few should be here shortly.‘ Li Sheng said through the link.

‘Get our men to purchase those drugs back from them, even if it means as customers. Those were smaller buyers… but I haven’t seen Web yet. Is he here?‘ I asked, opening the link between the five and Azura. My hand caressing her waist.

‘Oh, he’s almost here. Our men are tracking him. He made a stop on his way, we’re finding out who he spoke to and exactly where he went.” Jin added.

‘Find out fast,‘ I replied sharply.

That didn’t seem right…

It was a while later, and we were now making our way to dinner. Unlike the rest of the people here, only the leaders would retreat to a private room, where I would state the reason behind this dinner. They all knew there was a purpose for this invitation, and many were on edge to know exactly what that was. Each one was tense and on edge as they waited for me to share.

I was now seated at the head of the table, with the Five standing behind us. The table was large, and everyone was spread out giving enough space for their men to flank them, a lavish meal was set out in front of us. We were about to begin eating when the doors opened and none other than Web entered.

He wore a white suit on his stocky frame and a gold mask with a long beak on his face, a cigar in hand.

“I apologise for my tardiness; however, I have a vast business to run.” He declared, taking his seat that awaited him.

eyes met, and he forced

that’s all it was… business.”

off him, like a man who had just committed a crime and

I said, I am

mask. Something was off. “No need

replied, his eight men behind him standing at attention. He was the

before being the first to dig in, making sure the food was safe, of course it was my men who had arranged the food, but no one would eat it unless I tasted it first. Although poison for humans wouldn’t kill me anyway, I

dinner by yourself, Schurke Wolf. After all, you don’t really like to mix.” One

escort.

softly, trying not to act possessive of her

going to eat with her mask that dangled over her lips. She was apparently pretty hungry, or more like she was blaming our pup for taking too much from her and

we have eaten.” I said coldly, allowing a server to

by their men before they allowed the wine to be

Shurke Wolf, but times are hard, and we must be careful.” One of the

only a fool would dig in blindly, however rest assured if I wished to kill you it would not be cowardly

display their fearlessness, yet they weren’t able to hide their fear and doubt completely… They were shrewd men, most sharp and cunning, others wiser and smarter, but

reason.

Jax snickered, and I glanced at Azura who was

had taken careful

eating himself.‘ She retorted before picking up her wine glass and sitting back, crossing her legs. Even drinking wasn’t

watching her intently, in fact a little too curiously

Schurke Wolf? We all know you don’t entertain women, or men, for that matter.” He smirked at his own comment, “Or

with a small smirk. Azura’s eyes snapped to mine.

She frowned ‘Now

thought we were sticking to Lady She–Wolf,‘

fucking think so. Both sound fucking ridiculous.‘ I would not use anything associated with her self–proclaimed title or werewolves because if anyone in this

lovely to meet you.” Web said, Azura simply smiled faintly from behind her mask but

glasses of alcohol. I took out a cigarette and Azura took the lighter from me. Our eyes met as she slowly leaned forward, giving me a good

‘Thanks baby girl.‘

to discuss and although this was meant to be a celebratory dinner, the issue I must address will

By?” Web

placing my free

one of my men, who will be taken care of accordingly.” I

the Five, and I knew they were instantly assuming it was Shane. “And no, it wasn’t one of my closest men. Regardless, I want to purchase those drugs back, and due to

tilted her head slightly, observing them keenly. She looked pretty fucking hot in that mask, and I was looking forward to that dance she has promised me. There

Why? No one complained Wolf, then why?” A

impact can cause the law to dig deeper. I don’t want any of my business partners coming under pressure and be forced to spill my name now

need to know my

will lose millions.”

the pool. I want those drugs

voice was ice cold, my eyes hard as I

The drug is popular. I’ve sold a lot.” Another