Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Chapter 129

Beautiful Bond Ch. 2

Ch. 2 – RUN

WINONA.

I splutter when I break the surface of the

water, my cheeks burning with

humiliation. Marcel is here! Right here and I’m in this swimsuit! I only wore it

because I knew Leo won’t be home until

late and no one else was around!

Now he’s standing there, looking down at me as if I’m for real and I am! I try to get out of the water, but I’m panicking, and my hand slips and I almost tumble back

into the pool again but he catches hold of me, crouching down by the pool in those faded khaki pants and that black snug- fitting top that shows of how enviable his

body is. A few strands of his unruly hair

fall in front of his face as he looks down

at me.

Oh, he’s so handsome…

My mind goes blank at his closeness and the way those dark eyes are burning into me, and I’m unable to even argue when he lifts me out of the pool.

I instantly find my footing and step away, tugging at the skirt of my swimsuit as I look anywhere but into those chocolate- coloured eyes.

He exhales, and I feel a sliver of guilt.

“I didn’t peg you as clumsy.” He says and from the corner of my eyes I see him

cross his bulging arms over his chest.

“You alarmed me.” I say, feeling his

intense gaze on me.

We haven’t talked in weeks, since for the most part, I avoid him. Leo’s words from the Blood Moon are always playing on my

mind, but I’m scared to make the first

move.

He wants me… but he shouldn’t want me!

I’m not worthy of him. 4

I bravely look up at him, only to see his eyes are on my legs. My cheeks burn and I press them together, wishing the ground would split open and swallow me whole.

“Right.” He says and we’re left here

awkwardly…

“Umm… I think I’m going to go and

change.” I say, nodding fervently.

“Sure.” He says but doesn’t make any

move to head inside.

There is no way I’m going to walk in front

of him like this.

“Lead the way?” I suggest.

He c*cks a brow and shakes his head. ”

Your home. You should lead the way.” 7

He’s doing it on purpose…

“I’m thinking I’ll actually swim for a bit.”

I lie, glancing back at the water.

Both his eyebrows shoot up this time and I know I’m making a fool of myself.

“Oh really? Well, you know what, the

weather is pretty nice…”

My eyes widen when he turns back to the

pool, and I stare at him in horror. “You

aren’t going to swim, right?” I ask quickly.

Oh no, that’s me being rude, I shouldn’t

have asked. If he wants to swim, I’m sure

he’s more than welcome.

“Do you want me to?” He challenges. 1

I open my mouth to speak when my

throat goes dry as he reaches for the hem

of his shirt.

I need to leave! But before I can make a

dash, the door opens and Corrado steps

out. He’s wearing a pair of shades now as

he clutches his milkshake and from the

smile on his face, I know he’s up to

something. 4

Grandad! Come on, you must join

Winnie! Can you

however… it oddly feels like déjà vu…

watching me.

this has happened before.’

I reply, then realising what I said I

I’m blushing.

once called on Corrado’s

get Azura and Leo together and now she is using the same

to go!”

how fast I manage

unable

one I promise

up to you!

reach my bedroom pretty fast

lock the door behind me, breathing a huge

You ran again, Winona.

Like always.

useless and s*upid, and I’m not even sure what I’m doing. Leo gave us his blessing, but after pushing

how to even fix things. Do I even

I decide to go shower and

dressed.

short while later

white blouse. He must be gone by now, I’m certain

ask Azura, but

or support in

from Marcel’. In

all amusing.

you doing?’ I ask through the

me and Corrado are going to cook dinner.’ She says, making

Where is Rosaline?” I

my hair and tying

a ponytail.

the evening off. If you’re done hiding, want to come join us? We could really use some help; I have no clue

doing.’ She replies.

of course, right

room, I quickly rest

Phoenix’s nursery

She’s still

hurry downstairs, my

lingers. It’s… so enticing,

when I see

spices into

over her swimsuit, and I realise she

down and realise I

is wearing

pants.

“Uh…”

on Corrado, let’s

smiling sweetly. “Winona,

“Sure.” I say.

disobey my

conspiring against me. 1

after her

Marcel.

although

extremely self-conscious.

they’re hell-bent on getting their way.” Marcel says as he puts

make nice

you.” I say before I

fill

feel his eyes on me and

go back to the

Marcel return to his dish

slice the chicken legs.

your favourite food?” He

me suddenly.

and tilt

My favourite food…

don’t really have a favourite

see the disappointment in

I know it’s because he thinks

look down at the potato I have picked up. “But I do love pomegranates and

and I see

and it makes my

heart soar.

actually suits you pretty

he

happy

I don’t mean to.

come on as I begin to peel the potatoes

falls between us.

I try

my heart

Moon, my sense of smell

if I try to shift,

and I glance at the

I say quickly, slicing the potato in my hand clumsily. I

sharp knife

fingertip.

Marcel says,

next to me

he takes my hand,

ripple through me.

pounding and he raises my hand to his lips, taking my bleeding finger into his mouth. My

saliva heals.’ His deep voice comes, making my stomach

does… but the

around my finger

feel all funny.

bite my lip, unable to tug my hand out of his hold. His eyes are

and I stare back.

I think it’s

coming out far

breathless.

his mouth and examines

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