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.

met, and he forced

that’s all it

fear oozing off him, like a man who had

I said, I

was off. “No need to

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

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 wouldn’t play fucking dirty

really like to mix.” One of the men said, his eyes on

escort.

wrist softly, trying not to act possessive of her even though I wanted

dangled over her lips. She was apparently pretty hungry, or more like she was blaming our pup for taking too much from her and being the cause. Those walls

things call for it. We will discuss further after we have eaten.” I said coldly, allowing a

had their glasses checked by their men before they allowed

apologise, Shurke Wolf, but times are hard, and we must be

would dig in blindly, however rest assured if I wished to kill you it

uneasily, each one trying to 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

reason.

you’ll be joining us for a meal later, Luna‘ Jax snickered, and

taken careful measures to make sure

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

in fact a little too curiously for

Schurke Wolf? We all know you don’t entertain women, or men, for that matter.” He smirked at his own comment, “Or none that we know of.” I

is… Lola.” I said with a small smirk. Azura’s eyes

on She–Devil!‘ She frowned ‘Now I’m

we were sticking

with her self–proclaimed title or werewolves because if anyone in this

said, Azura simply smiled faintly from behind her

from me. Our eyes met as she slowly leaned forward, giving me a good eyeful of her sexy cleavage. She gave me a wink as she flicked the switch and lit the cigarette for me. I leaned

‘Thanks baby girl.‘

to discuss and although this was meant to be a celebratory dinner, the issue I must address will be anything but pleasant.” I began, taking a drag on my cigarette. Silence followed as

By?” Web

my free hand on

one of my men, who will be taken care of

of my closest men. Regardless, I want to purchase those drugs back, and due to the issue, this may cause you

looked pretty fucking hot in that mask, and I was looking forward to that

why?” A man who went by

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

need to know my actual

you will lose

I want those drugs back, immediately. This is not

I looked at them all in

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