Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

119. Friends & Pizza

AZURA.

“He’s old. I doubt he’ll find his mate now.” I say although I know Alejandro was like thirty -four, Jax is only in his late twenties.

“I’m trying my best, Azura. I won’t abandon my child.” She says quietly. “I don’t need a man.”

The front doorbell rings and Kareena walks past me to get it. At the same time, Jax comes out of the living room. Their eyes

meet before Kareena power walks to the door and pulls it open before Jax can.

“Delivery.” The guy from the café says. Hello, Luna.” He smiles at me as he passes Jax the trays holding the hot drinks.

“Thanks, man, you got the desserts?”

“Just on the bike. I’ll go grab them.” He says as Jax nods.

“I got here first.” Kareena says pointedly, trying to take the drinks from him, but he holds them out of her reach.

“Don’t be petty. Get the desserts.” He says. cockily, making her frown.

‘Maybe they’re a bad match.’ Mishiko says through the link as she steps out of the living room, too.

‘I don’t know, they might work…’ I reply.

Damn, our conversation was going so well before the door-bell went off. I almost got to the hard bit! Jax carries the drinks through to the lounge and he’s back out by the time. the guy brings the bags to the door.

“Thanks.” Jax says, taking them and Kareena manages to grab one.

‘You are annoying.” She says, leading the way back to the living room.

they are the perfect match…’ I say to Mishiko

lounge where Sera is already passing everyone their drinks and I take a seat next to Kareena, I know

chocolate cake is Jin’s and Kar’s.” Jax says. “The cookie doughs

his coffee, his smouldering eyes on me. He doesn’t need to say anything for me to know he’s checking me out. I smile slightly, remembering our sex session from earlier. I

chocolate cake, lost in thought once again. We all begin eating, but she doesn’t move, as if she’s reliving something as her eyes begin

says sharply, placing a hand on her arm. She doesn’t

my fingers

is still pounding as she looks at the room of people as

head to bed.” She places her cake down, not even having eaten much

a second and I know she’s near breaking point. I get what Mishiko is concerned about “What is it?” She asks, trying to remain calm

falls silent, and I take her hand, slowly tugging her down beside me

Leo, who now sits forward.

this pup. Let us help you.” He says quietly, his voice is firm and emotionless, but we all know beyond that, Leo has a heart of gold, and he

to control herself. Blood trickles down her neck where she’s digging her fingers in and Li Sheng looks

anyone remove his mark from me.” She says quietly, her

she did? She had her mate’s mark tattooed just beneath where her mate mark sat, and when her chosen mate marked her, she still got to keep her mate’s mark close. If you agree… maybe you could do the same.” I say quietly, slowly tugging her hand from where she

idea.” Ace says seriously, his arm around

it’s all I have left of him.” She

his pup.” Leo reminds her, and

“True…”

to mark you, what

Dan nods and also looks up. “Or me?” 1

three hotties to choose from.” I tease, trying to lighten the mood. 1

fingers through her hair. “I just, it

you’re not agreeing?” Jax asks incredulously, cocking a brow. “Over something that you can’t

don’t want to tie myself to anyone.” Kareena

to reject Jax and break the bond, your can. Unless you mark him, that bond won’t be completed.” Leo

to be there fully for your baby. Children pick up on emotions far better than adults.

hug her tightly, trying to control my own emotions. I can’t even imagine being pregnant without