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

Winnie! Can you teach me again?” He

this child, however… it oddly feels like déjà vu…

watching me.

this has happened before.’ Marcel’s

I reply, then realising what I said I

I’m blushing.

had once called on

now she

think I’m going to go!” I

run for it, grateful for how fast

is unable to

little one I promise

up to you!

bedroom pretty fast

lock the 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, but after pushing him away,

fix things.

I decide to go shower

dressed.

while later and I’ve

white blouse. He must be gone by

ask Azura, but

sympathy or support

from Marcel’. In fact, she finds

all amusing.

are you doing?’

and Corrado are going to cook dinner.’

Where is

my hair

a ponytail.

done hiding, want to come join us? We could really use some help; I have

doing.’ She

of course, right away!’ I

room, I

Phoenix’s nursery door

She’s still fast

my heart

so enticing, heady, and

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

into a

with a smug wink, she’s wearing a kaftan over her swimsuit,

down and realise I

Marcel is

pants.

“Uh…”

Corrado, let’s get

“Winona,

“Sure.” I say.

my Luna, even when

conspiring against me. 1

says, shutting the door after her and

Marcel. Luckily this

dressed, although I

extremely self-conscious.

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

make nice

thank you.” I say before I

a bowl and fill it up with

on me and my

as I quickly go back to the

watch Marcel return

slice the chicken legs.

favourite

me suddenly.

glance up and

My favourite food…

really have a favourite

the

it’s because he thinks

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

I

his face and

heart soar.

suits you

before he

my smile, happy I didn’t

I don’t mean to.

the tap come on as I begin to

falls between us.

try to

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

Blood Moon, my sense

wonder if I try to

and I glance at the cup he’s

I say quickly, slicing the potato

the sharp knife cut

fingertip.

says, making me

He’s next to me in seconds

he takes my hand, I

ripple through me.

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

deep voice comes, making my stomach knot.

but the

around my finger

I feel all funny.

tug my hand out of his hold. His

and I stare back.

it’s better now.”

coming out

breathless.

of his mouth and

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