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,

Winnie! Can you teach

it oddly feels like déjà vu… I glance

watching me.

happened before.’ Marcel’s voice

he’s playing cupid.’ I reply, 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

to go!” I say

for how

unable to

sorry little one I promise to

up to you!

reach my bedroom pretty fast

door behind me, breathing a

You ran again, Winona.

Like always.

forehead against the cool wood of the door. I’m useless and s*upid, and I’m

fix

to go

dressed.

while later

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

Azura,

or support in

Marcel’. In fact, she finds

all amusing.

you doing?’ I

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

is Rosaline?”

my hair

a ponytail.

If you’re done hiding, want to come join us? We

She replies.

course, right away!’ I say

the room, I quickly rest

Phoenix’s nursery

She’s still

my

so enticing, heady, and

step into the kitchen, freezing when I see

spices into a

over her swimsuit, and I realise she

down and realise I chose

is wearing

pants.

“Uh…”

on Corrado, let’s get

says, smiling sweetly. “Winona, mind

“Sure.” I say.

disobey my Luna,

conspiring against me. 1

says, shutting the door after her and Corrado,

Marcel. Luckily this

dressed, although I

extremely self-conscious.

getting their way.” Marcel says as

does make

thank you.” I say

fill it up with

eyes on

I quickly go

return to his dish

slice the chicken legs.

your favourite food?” He

me suddenly.

and

My favourite food…

really have a

I see the disappointment in

I know it’s

down at the potato I

up and I

his face and

heart soar.

you pretty

before he turns

hide my smile, happy I

I don’t mean to.

tap come on as I begin to peel the potatoes

falls between us.

try to make

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

Moon, my sense

I try to shift, would I

I glance

say quickly, slicing the potato in my

the sharp knife cut into

fingertip.

says, making me

next to me in seconds

takes my hand, I

ripple through me.

hand to his lips, taking my bleeding finger into his mouth.

His deep voice comes,

it does… but

my finger

feel

out

and I stare back.

it’s better now.”

coming out far

breathless.

slips my finger out of his

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