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.”

disobey. She brushes her hair back and takes a seat on the

about?”

I 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

once said, and I quote… 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 longer understand… My sun and stars are gone, and my heart yearns for one more touch, one more promise, one more moment … but there is

her and she’s

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

that those mates who are gone would never want you to live like this. They

me and I see

over at him. He’s serious now and

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

me Kar, you knew Shane better than any

know

why here’s the proposal. Let Jax mark you,

glances at me 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.

you two for real?” She asks, a hurt expression

you think of it in a logical manner-” Jax

my mate! And you two think I can just move on and let some random guy

this for my own. gain.” Jax counters firmly, standing up. Both are

that you’ve done me a favour?” She asks coldly.

head. “No. I’m only doing this for Shane, not you.” He growls.

need you to do this for me. Now can you both leave? Please?” She asks, looking at me. Her chest is

think of what Shane would want for you…” I say glancing at Jax, who is

that she wore a band that kept track

predicted.” Jax remarks, when we are far enough from the house

not want her to fucking give up on life.” I say, remembering a conversation from long ago with Shane, before he found Kareena

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 make sure she gets to live her life to the fullest… but didn’t he realise

I wish they

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

She has her head down, whilst Dad leans against the far counter, his

slightly, refusing to believe what everything I