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 again?” He

this child, however… it oddly feels like déjà vu… I glance at

watching me.

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

then realising what I

I’m blushing.

once called

Leo together and now

going to go!” I

grateful for how fast I manage

unable

little one I promise to

up to you!

my bedroom

door behind me, breathing a huge sigh

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

to even fix things. Do

to go

dressed.

a short while later and

white blouse. He must be gone by now,

to ask Azura, but she

sympathy or support

In

all amusing.

are you doing?’ I ask

cook dinner.’ She says, making me worry.

Where is Rosaline?” I

hair and

a ponytail.

her the evening off. If you’re done hiding, want to come join us? We could really use some help;

doing.’ She

right

I quickly rest my

nursery

still

downstairs, my

scent lingers. It’s… so enticing, heady, and

when I see none other than

into a

Winona.” Azura says with a smug wink, she’s wearing a kaftan over her

look down and realise I chose

is

pants.

“Uh…”

Corrado, let’s

says, smiling sweetly. “Winona, mind

“Sure.” I say.

can’t disobey my

conspiring against me. 1

shutting the door after her and Corrado, leaving me

Marcel.

dressed, although I still

extremely self-conscious.

way.” Marcel says as he puts the kettle on.

does make nice

thank you.” I

a bowl and fill it up with

eyes on

as I quickly go back to the

return to his

slice the chicken legs.

your favourite

me suddenly.

and

My favourite food…

really have a

I see the disappointment in

and I know it’s because he

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

up and I

his face and it makes my

heart soar.

you pretty

before he turns

hide my smile, happy I didn’t upset

I don’t mean to.

on as I begin to peel the potatoes and a

falls between us.

try to

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

my sense of

I wonder if I try to shift, would I be able

I glance at the cup

the potato in my hand clumsily. I

sharp knife cut

fingertip.

Marcel says,

He’s next to me

hand, I feel the

ripple through me.

to his lips, taking my bleeding finger into his mouth. My eyes fly open, my cheeks flushing as he sucks

saliva heals.’ His deep voice

but the way his

my finger makes

feel all

out of his hold. His

and I stare back.

I think it’s better

voice coming out

breathless.

of his

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