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

a swim! Winnie! Can you teach me

love this child, however… it oddly feels like

watching me.

like this has happened before.’

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

I’m blushing.

once called on

get Azura and Leo together and now she

I’m going to go!” I say

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

unable

I promise to make

up to you!

reach my bedroom pretty fast

me, breathing a

You ran again, Winona.

Like always.

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

idea how to even fix things.

decide to go shower

dressed.

a short while later

white blouse. He must be gone by now,

ask Azura, but

sympathy or support

Marcel’. In fact, she finds

all amusing.

what are you doing?’ I ask through the

going to cook

Where is Rosaline?”

brushing my hair and tying it

a ponytail.

want to come join us?

She replies.

of course, right away!’

I quickly rest my

Phoenix’s nursery

still

my heart

scent lingers. It’s… so

the kitchen, freezing when I see none other than Marcel

spices into

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

look down and realise

Marcel is wearing

pants.

“Uh…”

Corrado, let’s

says, smiling sweetly. “Winona, mind peeling and slicing the potatoes

“Sure.” I say.

can’t disobey my Luna,

conspiring against me. 1

Azura says, shutting the door after her and Corrado,

Marcel. Luckily this

although I

extremely self-conscious.

they’re hell-bent on getting their way.” Marcel says as he puts the kettle

make

you.” I

and fill it

eyes on me and my

I quickly go back

Marcel return

slice the chicken legs.

your favourite

me suddenly.

up and

My favourite food…

really have a

see the

know it’s because he

want to share, and I look down at the potato

and I see that

face and it makes my

heart soar.

actually suits you pretty

before he

smile, happy I didn’t upset

I don’t mean to.

I begin to

falls between us.

I try to make

and my heart s*ips a beat when I see him making me a cup

Moon, my sense of

if I try to shift, would I be

looks up and I glance

say quickly, slicing the potato

knife cut into

fingertip.

says, making

to me

my hand, I

ripple through me.

bleeding finger into his mouth.

saliva heals.’ His deep voice

does… but the

finger makes my

and I feel all

tug my hand out of his hold. His eyes are locked with

and I stare back.

it’s

voice coming

breathless.

finger out of his

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