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

Can you teach me again?” He

this child, however… it oddly feels like déjà

watching me.

this has happened before.’ Marcel’s voice sounds in my

then realising what I said I look

I’m blushing.

had once called on Corrado’s

to get Azura and Leo together and now she is using

think I’m going to

for it, grateful for how fast

is unable

I promise

up to you!

bedroom

the door behind me, breathing a huge sigh

You ran again, Winona.

Like always.

I rest my forehead against the cool wood of the door. I’m useless and s*upid, and I’m not even sure

to even fix things. Do

decide to go

dressed.

a short while later and

blouse. He must be gone

to ask Azura, but she has

sympathy or support in

Marcel’. In fact,

all amusing.

doing?’ I

to cook dinner.’

is Rosaline?”

brushing my hair and

a ponytail.

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

doing.’ She replies.

of course, right

I quickly rest my

Phoenix’s nursery

still

hurry downstairs, my heart

scent lingers. It’s… so

kitchen, freezing when

spices into

kaftan over her swimsuit, and I realise she totally

and realise I

Marcel is

pants.

“Uh…”

Corrado,

says, smiling sweetly. “Winona, mind peeling

“Sure.” I say.

disobey my Luna,

conspiring against me. 1

shutting the door after her and

again with Marcel. Luckily this

dressed, although I still

extremely self-conscious.

their way.” Marcel says as he puts the

make nice

you.” I say

and fill

feel his eyes on me

go back

return

slice the chicken legs.

your favourite food?”

me suddenly.

and

My favourite food…

have a

I see the

know it’s because he thinks

share, and I look down at the potato I have

up and I see that small

and it makes my

heart soar.

actually suits you pretty

before he turns

smile, happy I

I don’t mean to.

as I begin to

falls between us.

try to make

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

Moon, my

I wonder if I try to

and I glance at

I say quickly, slicing the potato

the sharp knife cut into

fingertip.

says,

to me

hand, I

ripple through me.

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

His deep voice comes, making my

but the

my finger

and I feel

out of his hold. His eyes are locked with

and I stare back.

it’s better

my voice coming out far

breathless.

out of his mouth and examines it. My own

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