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

on, you must

a swim! Winnie! Can you teach me again?”

feels like déjà vu…

watching me.

before.’

playing cupid.’ I reply, then realising what I

I’m blushing.

called on

to get Azura and Leo together and now she is using the same technique right back

to go!” I say

for it, grateful for how fast I manage to

is unable

little one I promise to

up to you!

my bedroom

me, breathing

You ran again, Winona.

Like always.

useless and s*upid, and I’m not even sure what

even fix

to go

dressed.

a short while later and I’ve put

pants and a white blouse. He must be gone by now, I’m certain of it.

Azura, but she

or

Marcel’. In

all amusing.

doing?’

to cook dinner.’ She

Where is Rosaline?” I

hair and

a ponytail.

evening off. If you’re done hiding, want to come join us?

She

course, right

the room, I

Phoenix’s nursery

still fast

hurry downstairs, my heart

scent lingers. It’s… so enticing, heady, and

the kitchen, freezing when I see none other than Marcel

into

wearing a kaftan over her swimsuit, and I realise she totally planned this… “I

down and realise

Marcel is wearing

pants.

“Uh…”

on Corrado, let’s get

sweetly. “Winona, mind peeling and slicing the potatoes

“Sure.” I say.

can’t disobey my Luna, even when

conspiring against me. 1

the door after

again with Marcel. Luckily

although I

extremely self-conscious.

way.” Marcel

does make nice

thank you.” I say before

and fill it up with potatoes.

on me

quickly go back to the

watch Marcel return to

slice the chicken legs.

your favourite

me suddenly.

up and

My favourite food…

don’t really have a favourite food…”

the

it’s

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

looks up and I

his face and it makes

heart soar.

suits you

before he

my smile, happy I

I don’t mean to.

as I begin to peel the potatoes and a comfortable

falls between us.

I try

as the smell of tea fills my nose and my heart s*ips a beat when I see

my sense of smell

try to shift,

up and I glance at the

slicing the potato in my hand clumsily.

knife cut

fingertip.

says,

to me in seconds

my hand, I feel the

ripple through me.

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

heals.’ His deep voice

know it does… but the

around my finger makes my

I feel all funny.

hand out of his hold.

and I stare back.

I think it’s better now.”

my voice coming out

breathless.

finger out of his mouth and examines it. My

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