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.

perfect match…’ I say

and I take a seat next to Kareena, I know Leo

“The cookie

he’s checking me out. I smile slightly,

lost in thought once again. We all begin eating, but she doesn’t move, as if she’s reliving something as her eyes begin to well with tears and her heart

a hand on

I say, snapping my fingers in front of her

Her heart is still pounding as she looks at the room of people as if just

tired. I’m going to head to bed.” She places her cake down, not even having eaten much

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

and I take her hand, slowly tugging her down beside me again.

at 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

Blood trickles down her neck where she’s

mark from me.” She

what 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

neat idea.” Ace says seriously, his arm

left

pup.” Leo reminds her, and she

“True…”

want Jax to mark you, what about

smile when Dan nods and also looks

got three hotties to choose from.” I tease, trying to

through her hair. “I just, it isn’t fair to your mate who

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

to tie myself to anyone.”

Shane. After that, if you want to reject Jax and break the bond, your can.

silent, and I take her hand. ” Do it for the baby… for little Shane… because you know that Shane would want you to be there fully for your baby. Children pick up on emotions far better than adults. If you aren’t happy, he’ll realise. You need to be the best version

me, and I hug her tightly, trying to control my own emotions. I