Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

115. A Proposal

LEO.

A few weeks have passed since that night, and everything is falling into place. But there were also several important things that we had to do in the past few weeks, from the rebuilding of parts of the pack that were damaged to the funerals of those who passed away, and being there for the families of those who had lost someone.

Construction wise everything is fixed, but the mark that the attack left on this pack would remain…

I had also delayed choosing my beta and delta at my own ceremony, because I was torn between who to pick. I had a few options or five, should I say. Although I had told Dad that I would announce them soon after everything that had happened, it had been delayed, but tomorrow, I am holding a small assembly where I will make the announcement.

“Ready?” I ask Jax, taking one last drag on my cigarette before putting it out.

He runs his fingers through his hair, as we both look at the door to Shane’s house. “No, but let’s get this shit over with. She won’t take it well.”

Yeah, we both fucking knew that… After her surge of strength on the night of the attack, she had returned to her quiet state. I had given her a few simple tasks to do, after everything with Judah had happened, and she had carried them out perfectly. However, since things were normal again, she had once again confined herself to her house.

But it showed that she did have the strength to live on and rebuild her life.

I knock on the door, at the same time Jax rings the doorbell. We exchange looks, but it’s not long before the door is pulled open by Kareena. She’s just showered, her hair still wet and she’s dressed in one of Shane’s shirts and a pair of leggings. Yeah, it isn’t fuckin easy to get over your mate…

“Alpha, Jax… Everything ok? I wasn’t expecting visitors.” She says.

“Is that your way of saying we aren’t welcome?” Jax asks, cocking a brow.

“Do I get the option to refuse?” She asks, before looking at me, “Come on in.”

Yeah, I’m not sure this is going to work…

There are bags under her eyes as she leads the way to the lounge. I can tell it’s not been used. Guess she is still spending most of her time in her room. She doesn’t sit, simply crossing her arms as she leans against the fireplace.

‘Clearly wants us gone fast.’ Jax says through the link, smirking.

‘Don’t piss her off then.’ I say, sitting back. ”

There’s something we want to talk to you about. Mind taking a seat.”

She brushes her hair back and takes a seat on the sofa opposite us. But she’s on edge, almost as if not trusting

about?”

know how it feels thinking you’d rather die than be without them… I get that, and I can’t fucking imagine losing Azura… So I won’t say I get your pain, because only you can fucking explain that.” I look down, knowing no matter how much I tried to imagine it, nothing compares to actually losing your mate.

that losing my mate is like living in darkness. The pain of going another day without them feels like a terrifying eternity that never ends. The sky no longer shines. with the sun and the night is devoid of its sparkling stars. The warmth on my skin feels empty, and the smile and laughter of those around me is something I can no

over at her and she’s looking down.

face, but I know she’s in tears as I continue.

to live on without their mates… because deep down we know that those mates

and I see

I glance over at him. He’s serious now and Kareena looks at him.

not replaceable, and this isn’t to replace him, but to give you a tether to hold on to, so

listening. “Tell me Kar, you knew Shane better than any of us. He would want you to live

both know that that is a

“And that’s why here’s the proposal. Let Jax mark you, so it eases the

and I know it was pretty straight up, but there is no way to sugarcoat that shit. Kareena didn’t react. She’s simply staring at me, as if trying to comprehend what

heart begins thudding. I guess it

real?” She asks, a hurt expression in her

you think of it in a logical manner-” Jax

mate! And you two think I can just move on and let some random guy mark me?” She’s angry and her eyes flash as she

a random guy Kar, Shane was like a brother to me. I’m not doing this for my own. gain.” Jax counters firmly, standing up. Both are

rub it into my face that you’ve done me a favour?” She

his head. “No. I’m only doing this

I don’t need you to do this for me. Now can you both leave? Please?” She asks, looking

what Shane would want for

wore a band that kept track of her heart rate, if there is any irregularity someone would come and check up on her. But since the last time she tried to take her own life, she hasn’t tried anything again.

went as predicted.” Jax remarks, when we are far enough from the house to not

now… we did our fucking part, the rest is up to her… I just hope she realises that Shane would not want

part of the mate bond that I don’t like is how it ties our mates to us completely… I fear the aftermath it will take on my mate if something was to happen to me… I want her to live on Leo, I want her to fulfil all her dreams and not have her life end at me…’

to live her life to the fullest… but didn’t he realise we would all always feel the absence of his presence from

Jackie… I wish they were

Villa, which is currently still getting some work carried out to it, lost in my own thoughts. Deciding to go get a drink from the fridge before I found my sexy little psycho, I head towards the kitchen. I smile faintly, thinking of my Baby Girl. Lately, her stomach was not something you’d miss and every time I see her I remember that we are going to have a little one to take care of before we

the counter. She has her head down, whilst Dad leans against the far counter, his eyes on her as he drinks

what