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

swim! Winnie! Can you teach

feels like déjà vu… I glance at

watching me.

like this has happened before.’ Marcel’s

he’s playing cupid.’ I reply, then realising what I

I’m blushing.

called on Corrado’s

Azura and Leo together and now she is using the same

think I’m going to go!” I say and

a run for it, grateful for how fast I manage to

is unable to

little one I promise to

up to you!

my bedroom

lock the door behind me, breathing

You ran again, Winona.

Like always.

the cool wood of the door. I’m useless and s*upid, and I’m not even sure what I’m doing.

idea how to even fix things.

decide to go

dressed.

short while later and I’ve put

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

Azura, but she

sympathy or

Marcel’. In fact,

all amusing.

what are you doing?’ I

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

Where is

hair and

a ponytail.

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

doing.’ She

right

the room, I quickly rest my

Phoenix’s nursery

still fast

hurry downstairs, my heart fluttering

so enticing, heady, and

step into the kitchen, freezing when I see none other than

spices into a

wink, she’s wearing a kaftan over her swimsuit, and I realise she totally planned this…

down and realise I

is

pants.

“Uh…”

Corrado,

and changed.” Azura says, smiling sweetly. “Winona, mind peeling and

“Sure.” I say.

can’t disobey my Luna,

conspiring against me. 1

door after her and Corrado, leaving

Marcel. Luckily this

although I still

extremely self-conscious.

way.” Marcel says as he puts the kettle

does make nice

thank you.” I

and fill it up with

feel his eyes on me and my

go back

watch Marcel return

slice the chicken legs.

your favourite food?”

me suddenly.

up and tilt my

My favourite food…

really have a

I see the disappointment in

know it’s

want to share, and I look down at the potato I have picked up. “But I

I see that

cross his face and it makes

heart soar.

you

before he

happy I didn’t

I don’t mean to.

I begin to peel the potatoes

falls between us.

I try to

him as the smell of tea fills my nose and my heart s*ips a beat when I see him making me a cup of tea.

my

too. I wonder if I try to shift, would

and I glance

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

sharp knife

fingertip.

Marcel says, making me

next to me in

he takes my hand, I feel the

ripple through me.

to his lips, taking my bleeding finger into his mouth. My eyes fly

His deep voice

it does… but

my finger

I feel all funny.

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

and I stare back.

think it’s better

voice coming

breathless.

of his mouth and examines

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