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

I take a seat next to Kareena, I know Leo wants to talk to her, and today hopefully as a group, we can

Jin’s and Kar’s.” Jax says. “The cookie doughs are

know he’s checking me out.

thought once again. We all begin eating, but she doesn’t move, as if she’s reliving

Mishiko says sharply, placing a hand on her arm. She

fingers in front of her

as she looks at the room of people as if just remembering

going to head to bed.” She places

word?” Leo says, making her stop in her tracks. She closes her eyes for 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 and

and I take her hand, slowly tugging her down beside

Leo, who

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

eyes stinging as she tries to control herself. Blood trickles down her neck

mark from me.” She says quietly, her eyes

tattooed just beneath where her mate mark sat, and when her chosen mate marked

says seriously, his arm around Sera.

it’s all I have left of him.” She whispers.

reminds her, and

“True…”

to mark you, what about me?” Li Sheng asks

can’t help but smile when Dan nods and also looks up.

hotties to choose

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

you’re not agreeing?” Jax asks incredulously, cocking a brow.

I don’t want to tie myself

and Shane. After that, if you want to reject Jax

the baby… for little Shane… because you know that Shane would want you to be there fully for your baby. Children pick

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