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

Winnie! Can you teach me

child, however… it oddly feels like

watching me.

this has happened before.’

realising what I said

I’m blushing.

called on

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

think I’m going to go!”

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

is unable to

sorry little one I promise to

up to you!

my bedroom pretty

the door behind me, breathing a huge

You ran again, Winona.

Like always.

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

idea how to even fix things. Do I even deserve

decide to go shower

dressed.

a short while later

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

to ask Azura, but she

or support in

from Marcel’. In fact,

all amusing.

Azura, what are you doing?’ I ask through

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

is Rosaline?” I

hair and tying it

a ponytail.

you’re done hiding, want to come

doing.’ She

of course, right away!’ I say

I

nursery door

She’s still

my heart fluttering

It’s… so enticing, heady,

step into the kitchen, freezing when

spices into a

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

down and realise I

is wearing

pants.

“Uh…”

Corrado, let’s

sweetly. “Winona, mind peeling and slicing

“Sure.” I say.

can’t disobey my Luna,

conspiring against me. 1

door after

Marcel. Luckily

dressed, although

extremely self-conscious.

hell-bent on getting their way.” Marcel says as

make nice

you.” I

bowl and fill it up with

feel his eyes on me and my

go

Marcel return

slice the chicken legs.

your favourite

me suddenly.

up and

My favourite food…

don’t really have a

the disappointment

know it’s because he thinks

at the potato I have picked up.

I see that

and it makes

heart soar.

actually suits you pretty

before he turns

smile, happy I didn’t

I don’t mean to.

tap come on as I begin to peel the potatoes and a comfortable

falls between us.

I try to

and my heart s*ips a beat when I see him making me a cup of tea. Lately,

Blood Moon, my sense

try to shift, would

and I glance at the

the potato in my hand

the sharp knife cut

fingertip.

says,

He’s next to me in

hand, I feel the

ripple through me.

finger into his mouth. My eyes fly open, my cheeks

voice comes, making my stomach knot.

know it does… but the

my finger makes

and I feel

hand out of his hold. His eyes are locked with

and I stare back.

I think it’s better

my voice coming out

breathless.

slowly slips my finger out of his mouth and examines

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