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.

are the perfect match…’ I say to Mishiko through

everyone their drinks and I take a seat next to Kareena, I know Leo wants to talk to

says. “The cookie doughs are mine, Mish’s and Li

picking up 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 to well with tears

Mishiko says sharply, placing a hand on

snapping my fingers

still pounding as she looks at the room of people as if just remembering we are

going to head to bed.” She places her cake down, not

eyes for a second and I know she’s near breaking point. I get

her hand, slowly tugging her down beside

who now sits forward.

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

trickles down her neck where she’s digging her fingers in and

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

chosen mate after her mate died… and you know 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

idea.” Ace says seriously, his

left of

have his pup.” Leo reminds her, and she nods

“True…”

you don’t want Jax to mark you, what about me?” Li Sheng asks quietly.

nods and also looks up. “Or me?”

TV show, only you got three hotties to choose from.” I tease, trying to

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

Jax asks incredulously, cocking a brow. “Over something that you

to tie myself to anyone.” Kareena

if you want to reject Jax and break the bond,

because you know that Shane would want you to be there fully for your baby. Children pick up on emotions far

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