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.

and he forced

hope that’s all it was… business.” I remarked

off him,

I said, I

mask. Something was off. “No need to apologise. We are glad you could

at attention. He was the one who had brought the

course it was my men who had arranged the food, but no one would eat it unless I tasted it

you don’t really like

escort.

hand and kissed her wrist softly, trying not to act possessive

her lips. She was apparently pretty hungry, or more like she

after we have eaten.” I said coldly, allowing a

by their men before they allowed

but times are hard, and we must be careful.”

“Of course, only a fool would dig in blindly, however rest assured if I wished to kill you it would not

completely… They were shrewd men, most sharp and cunning, others wiser and smarter, but regardless of their personalities, these were

reason.

for a meal later, Luna‘ Jax snickered, and

had taken careful measures to make sure the

before picking up her wine glass and sitting back, crossing her

intently, in fact a

or men, for that matter.” He smirked at his own comment, “Or none that we know of.” I raised my eyebrow, a cold smirk on my face,

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

She–Devil!‘ She frowned ‘Now

were sticking to Lady

fucking ridiculous.‘ I would not use anything associated with her self–proclaimed title or werewolves because if anyone in this room was linked

Web said, Azura simply smiled faintly from behind her mask but said

and Azura took the lighter from me. Our eyes met as she slowly leaned forward, giving me a good eyeful of

‘Thanks baby girl.‘

something urgent I wanted 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 they all waited for me to continue. “The drugs I

Web asked

placing my free hand on

taken care of accordingly.”

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 the issue, this may cause you all.

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

then why?” A man who went by the name

I don’t want any of my business partners coming under

to know my

will lose millions.”

the pool. I want those drugs back, immediately. This is

I looked at them all in turn.

other options to purchase? The drug is popular. I’ve sold a