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

Come on, you must join

you teach me again?”

like déjà

watching me.

happened before.’

then realising what I said I

I’m blushing.

had once called on Corrado’s

get Azura and Leo together and now she

going to go!”

it, grateful for how fast I

is unable to

I promise

up to you!

bedroom pretty fast

door behind me, breathing a huge sigh of

You ran again, Winona.

Like always.

forehead against the cool wood of the door. I’m useless and s*upid, and I’m not even sure what I’m doing. Leo gave us his blessing,

how to even fix things. Do I

I decide to go shower

dressed.

later and

and a white blouse. He must be gone

to ask Azura,

sympathy or support

from Marcel’. In fact, she

all amusing.

doing?’ I

and Corrado are going to cook

Where is

my hair and tying

a ponytail.

hiding, want to come join us? We could really use

doing.’ She

right away!’ I say

I quickly rest

Phoenix’s nursery

She’s still fast

hurry downstairs, my heart

It’s… so enticing, heady,

kitchen, freezing when I see none other than

spices into

Azura says with a smug wink, she’s wearing a kaftan over her swimsuit, and I realise she totally

and realise

is wearing

pants.

“Uh…”

on Corrado, let’s get

sweetly. “Winona, mind peeling and slicing the potatoes for

“Sure.” I say.

can’t disobey my

conspiring against me. 1

says, shutting the door after

again with Marcel.

although

extremely self-conscious.

on getting their way.” Marcel says as

make nice

thank you.” I say before I

and fill it up with potatoes.

feel his eyes on me

quickly go

return to

slice the chicken legs.

favourite food?” He

me suddenly.

and tilt my

My favourite food…

really have a favourite food…”

I see the disappointment in

know it’s because

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

up and I see that

cross his face and it

heart soar.

actually suits you pretty well.”

before he

smile, happy I didn’t

I don’t mean to.

on as I begin to peel the potatoes and

falls between us.

try

heart s*ips a beat when I see him making me a

Blood Moon, my sense

wonder if I try to shift, would I be

I glance at

say quickly, slicing the potato in my hand

sharp knife

fingertip.

Marcel says,

next to me in seconds

hand,

ripple through me.

his lips, taking my bleeding finger into his mouth. My eyes fly open, my cheeks flushing as he sucks

heals.’ His deep voice comes, making my stomach

does… but

around my finger makes my

I feel all

tug my hand out of his hold. His eyes are locked

and I stare back.

it’s

my voice coming out far

breathless.

finger out of his

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