Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Chapter 123

123. Sibling Love

AZURA.

The week passed by in a blur, the struggle between feeding, trying to sleep and visitors has been intense. Although everyone helped, she constantly wants milk and I’m the only one who can give her that.

Liam, Kiara, and their families had come down too, Raihana and Rayhan and their families also visited. It was a pleasant time, albeit tiring. It was still very lively. Then there were all the pack members wanting to see the Alpha’s child. It was sweet to see the love and excitement they had at her birth.

At times I would sneak in naps, but it’s never enough when you have a little pup to take care of. Mama stayed on for a week and she’s still here, and Winona is really helpful too, although she and Marcel still avoid each other. I even notice Mama observing them, but she not once says anything. Back to this little hungry monster. I’m expressing a lot more now so I can sleep whilst someone else can feed Phoenix. 2

“Mommy, I think Phoenix is hungry.”

Corrado whispers as he peers into the Moses basket where she is sucking on her hand, fast asleep.

I smile and pull him onto my lap. “Trust me, she’s not,” I say, kissing his cheek. “She’s drunk a lot, but she’s just a Little Greedy Goblin.”

He giggles. “Not a Greedy Goblin Mommy. She is a princess who needs to drink lots of milk, so she gets big quickly, so I can play with her.” He states protectively. 6

“She will be big before you know it.” I say, hugging him tightly, remembering his reaction when he walked into the hospital room… 6

(FLASHBACK)

The sun is shining through the window of the hospital room. Phoenix is fast asleep in the cot and I realise Leo isn’t here. He did say he was going to go home to shower and bring Corrado back with him.

I sit up, feeling much better, and look at the time. Just past 8am…. I stretch, deciding to take the chance to have a shower.

After taking a shower I return to the room. when Phoenix begins stirring and so I decide to feed her before she starts screaming.

It’s incredible how much love you can have for a child. It’s a strength in itself… I caress her cheek, smiling down at her. Mama had bathed her last night; she had looked in awe at Phoenix as she carried her. It will be a special connection that they have between them.

I finish feeding and burping her, before changing her nappy. I’m just buttoning up her onesie as she sucks on her hands, staring at me when the hospital door slides open and Leo is standing there holding

Corrado’s hand. He’s clutching a cluster of helium balloons and a teddy. His little heart beats loudly as he stares with wide eyes at the bed, it takes him a moment to look from me to the moving bundle on the bed and his lips turn downwards. 1

“Mommy…” He says as Leo brings him over to the bed.

My own smile fades, replaced by the concern at the tears in his eyes that he’s desperately fighting.

“Oh my Cherub, what’s wrong?” I ask, reaching down for him.

‘He was incredibly happy on our way here.’ Leo says.

I lift him onto the bed beside me and he clings to me tightly, but he doesn’t reply as he stares at Phoenix. Leo takes the teddy bear and balloons from him, placing them aside.

“Hey Kiddo, look, it’s your baby sister.” Leo says scooping Phoenix up tenderly and kissing her.

seeing them together is unexplainably overwhelming in a good way… He

her?” He asks in a

you can!” I say, shuffling over and placing him between my legs. I kiss his forehead softly and give him a tight hug. “She’s been so excited for you to come and see

has?” He whispers emotionally. I nod as he holds

“Of course.”

“She’s so small.” Corrado whispers, kissing her forehead softly, his little body shaking as

sobs, overwhelmed with emotions.

tenderly. “Just like her brother.” I

look up when I hear the click of the camera. Leo has just taken a photo of

photo.” He says quietly. ‘Now I just need you naked on a

sits opposite us and reaching over, kisses me softly before he moves back and we turn our attention back to

is crying softly as he looks at her adoringly. I brush his hair back, wiping his tears. “I will always

know you will.” I say

silent, letting him enjoy this moment as Phoenix stares up at him, still sucking on her hand. I slowly reach over, moving her hand away and making her grip on his finger. She looks at

Phoenix.” He says, his voice breaking as

Cherub.” I

(END OF FLASHBACK)

wait.” He says, simply sitting there and watching her with

is still cloudy. The lounge door

she

deny there is still that flare of jealousy

Corrado asks, looking at Leo

with you,

She says walking over and placing down the

face blank, unable to figure out how to react.

hair is curled, full face of make-up, big

in his lap. His strong arms wrap around me and I’m certain he had heard my thoughts. He kisses my neck softly before he looks at Corrado.

don’t you go play in the other room?” He

arms are around me, visibly relaxing before he nods.

Daddy, I go to play but, when I come back then Mommy, Daddy, Phoenix and me, do something together ok?”

a small, amused smirk. It was obvious to all of us how he emphasised all four of us. I turn to Nikki, who is still standing

seat.” I say to her. ‘You could

her outside; I didn’t know she was coming down, Baby Girl.’

kisses my neck, and I hate how it calms

petty, but when I’m tired and emotional, everything gets

can tell

I clip back as the door shuts

beautiful.” She says as she looks

reply, I really don’t know what to make

I know I crossed the line a few times but when you’re with someone for two

about to say something when

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