Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

104. Plans

LEO.

Two weeks had passed since our ceremony, and life was fucking better than good. With her officially mine in every fucking way, it felt perfect. I had shifted again, the first time in years and it didn’t almost kill me. I wanted to see

her in her wolf form too, but until she had the pup, we couldn’t do that.

We had taken the following day to simply relax and get some sleep since we didn’t fucking sleep that first night until early

morning. It was going to be one fucking

night to remember with the promise that

I’d get a dance every year on my birthday,

and I plan to hold her to it.

The guests had left the following evening, with them all promising to return soon. I

guess that meant they have open access

to this pack now.

I had wanted to ask Dante if he knew

anything about what happened with Azura’s wing-like aura, but I didn’t want to pressurise him into fucking thinking I just wanted answers. I didn’t need to be fucking Einstein to know that he wanted

to be treated like normal, and not to be expected to know everything. I’ll figure that shit out myself, somehow. But one thing is clear, until I had answers, I didn’t want her to use her powers again. 5

We had decided on a few things over the last fortnight, living arrangements for

one. We would move to the Villa. After

that night we both felt like it is the perfect

place for us. We had asked Dad to move in

with us when we did get the house sorted. Azura was already picking out colour palettes for the nursery and Corrado’s

room. I planned to make the entire lower

floor into a pad for myself, with some

extra features for the both of us.

I wanted to have some underground work done, so the access from the new place

linked to my cave.

Then there was the issue with Kareena.

Jax and I were going to have a discussion with her, and put forward Jax’s

suggestion. I just hope she listens. She no longer tries to kill herself, but she’s quiet, simply sitting there lost in thought. Becoming just a shell of who she was.

We were now at the hospital, where Azura is having a scan. The baby is growing well and is measuring quite big. It’s healthy and growing without any issues.

“You don’t want to know the gender?” The sonographer asks, smiling at us. Corrado is with us, staring at the image

on the screen, his mouth open as if in shock. We thought it was high time he saw his baby sibling, too. 1

“No, we don’t.” Azura replies, looking at

me, and I nod.

“Yeah, let’s have some things left a surprise. It’ll be cool.” I reply, caressing

Azura’s cheek. I glance back at the screen

as Azura asks Corrado what he thinks.

“Can you see the baby’s head, my

cherub?” She asks.

“Oh yes, the baby is so cute, Mommy.” He

replies in awe.

I raise an eyebrow, looking at the image. Well, it was incredible… but cute? 1

I smirk ruffling his hair. This kid is something else, and I know no matter what, he will take care of his baby sibling.

‘It’s crazy how our family is growing.’ I

say through the link as the sonographer wipes her stomach clean, removing all the gel and I help her to her feet. She

locks her arms around my neck and

kisses me.

‘It really is.’ She says.

I kiss her back before she moves away and takes hold of Corrado’s hand as we leave the hospital together.

“You know, Winona’s so quiet lately. I think there’s something on her mind.

Will you ask her? I did, but she said

everything was fine, but I don’t know…

she seems to be on edge and it’s like she

wants to be alone a lot. Like she avoids

being in the room with anyone.” Azura says, frowning slightly as she looks up at

has been quieter, and I

that too… like she’ll leave the

she can. A sudden

me, and

she

Leo, don’t tell me

chances… I

I’ll have a word with her.” I say firmly and quietly, making sure Corrado

sighs, “It’s not what you’re thinking … but any leads?”

working on it. A

close, but

that, we get him. There’s some old texts they are

I’ll see

code.”

the ancient tongue of witchcraft?”

asks, looking up at me.

my

an ancient language

have a name for. We don’t know much about it, but there are images. depicting shadowy men, or some kind of beings. So we’ll see.” I reply, pulling her close and kissing her neck. “Tonight, as

to let this chance by.

dealing with him.”

rests her head against my shoulder. “Ok, but be careful,

aren’t invincible Baby.”

pretty much am.” I reply

I cut her off with a hot

says, pointing to one of the two Pack bakeries and forcing us to break the kiss. I glance at the

reply as I hold the door open for them both

at those!” Azura says, inhaling

just have something

to drink. Hot

good?” I ask and both of them

in unison.

colder.” Azura says, looking out at the

you here!

the woman behind

at

smiles back. I see a

in her eyes, but it

and I wonder what that’s

about. 4

in here, and there’s far

wish I had stopped by sooner.” Azura says, as she

sweet treats. “Can we get two

the pecan pie… what do you want, my little

I want everything.” He rubs his tummy and Azura

neither would fucking realise as long as

the place, letting the two

their order and link

update?’

pinned. If he tries to escape, he’s ours.’

I reply just as Azura, and Corrado walk over to one

small booths and take

order over.” Azura says, sitting down next

seat opposite

them.

you looked around the café?’ I ask her

Her heart skips a beat as

remembered how I was treated back

woman who

hated me. To

serve me.’ She replies, and

a shadow of sadness

urge to fucking give this woman a piece of my fucking mind lashes

of the way

asked

know what? I don’t care anymore. Here, I

outsider.’

been outcasts here at some point. We know how it feels.’ I reply, ‘You were made for this pack. You are one of us,

you reminding me of that.’ She replies just

our tray over.

And it’s on the house.” She winks

you!” He says before picking up one of the glazed doughnuts and biting

her doughnut, licking her lips, and the image of her running that tongue

seat.

Sexy little seductress…

Corrado says, gently stroking her stomach. “When the baby

is old enough to eat them.”

so our baby can have

tell you both are enjoying

late, he and Azura were always snacking, not that I minded. Seeing them both snacking together was kinda

I’m a big boy.

definitely,” I smirk. You sure are

bigger around the waist,

be mean to him.’ Azura scolds through the

my mind.

son,

with a pout,

him.

into the role of his mother so effortlessly… I can’t believe there was a time

her, feeling a flash of guilt rush through me. This would be

remain with me

Corrado had taken so easily to her too. It just shows how compatible they are and how she is naturally

both of you eat up. Seems like you both need it.” I snicker, picking up my own mug of hot

will.” Azura says, and

my throat. I’m looking forward to our second pup too. “Have you thought of any

suddenly.