Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Beautiful Bond Ch 3. Jealous

“No.” Leo says firmly from where he’s standing with his arms crossed, leaning against the door.

I nod in agreement, trying not to stare at myself in horror. Azura glares at us both.

“Why? I did really good.” She says, frowning as she holds the blusher brush in her hand. It’s Corrado’s birthday today and Azura was adamant to get me ready herself. She looks stunning, with sultry shimmery make-up and glossy lips.

“She looks like a h*oker or something.” Leo frowns, making me look down, ashamed.

Azura narrows her eyes. “You never have an issue when my make-up is dark. Do I look like a h*oker to you too?”

Obviously not, but you’re mine.” He replies possessively, and I wonder if I should sneak away and wash this all off whilst they are eye-s**xing each other…

“So now you’re going brother mode or something?” Azura isn’t happy, and I take another peek in the mirror. Red lipstick, soft shimmer on the eyes with a smoky black liner… It’s so much darker than I’m used to! And for a kid’s party? She chuckles and I look up. “Or protective son mode?” She snickers. 1

“Baby Girl, wipe that s*t off her face and let her f*cking just be her normal self.” He says. 2

“No, the aim is to get Daddy Marcel all hot for the s*xy Nanny.” She states, making me stare at her –mortified. 5

That makes it sound so much worse!

“F*cking hell.” Leo groans as he comes over and pulls her into his arms.

Ok time to make my exit!

I smoothly get off the stool, I’m just about at the door, safety within my grasp when Azura shouts out.

“You are not to remove that makeup!” She says firmly. “Luna’s orders.”

“Yes…” I say disappointed as I glance at Leo for help, but he’s far too busy checking out her boobs in that strapless sky-blue dress.

I smile despite my own dilemma; they are a perfect couple. I quickly exit trying to not blush at their intimacy.

“And go put that dress on!”

I wince at Azura’s command and sigh. I didn’t want to stand out, but I can’t refuse a Luna’s orders.

It’s a while later and music is blaring in the garden that is decorated in dark blue, white, and silver. The birthday boy is wearing blue jeans with a white shirt that matches his father’s outfit. Phoenix is wearing a sky-blue party dress. I myself am wearing a shimmery white dress that Azura had purchased for me, but it’s got these tiny straps that make me scared they will snap. It’s sticking to me like a glove and the push- up strapless bra is making me indeed look like a h*oker!

I haven’t dared step out into the open, keeping myself busy and hidden away.

“Winona, that’s all the food done. Can you please be a dear and take this last tray?” Rosaline asks me, passing me a silver platter to put on the buffet table.

Now I need to go out there….

Taking a deep breath, I step outside and carry the large platter full of grilled kebabs to the table. Placing it in its slot, I bend down to check that the heat is on low beneath it when I feel someone watching me.

My heart thunders as I slowly stand straight and adjust the lid. The wind blows my hair over my shoulder, and I slowly brush my hair over my shoulder trying to keep it from blowing all over the place.

tied it up! I did, but Azura had made

behind knocks into someone. A large hand touches my shoulder, and I can’t help but

sighing in approval. I turn to face him, my breath catching in my throat. He’s in grey pants and a white shirt that has a few buttons open. His hair is pulled up into a

I say, tucking my hair behind my ear, but his eyes aren’t on my face but raking over my body before he looks away frowning slightly. Did I do

expecting a compliment, but he just seems…

was a bad

been somewhat of a friend to Marcel, but for the first time when she wraps her arms around him giving him a hug, I feel a flare of jealousy rush through me. It appals me at how angry I feel, not missing how she leans into him. before he steps back, giving her a small

Clearly, she doesn’t recognise

Kristina.” I say, and her eyes

I can’t focus on her, but on

Move your hand, please.

enough to say that

me.” I say, and she gives me a nod before

myself to walk too far off, trying not to

on

I could use a break.”

weird behaviour. I can’t linger any longer and slowly move away, but

a plus one for the trip, you know I’m always up for

feel an intense stare on

be sure to let you

and more suited

and Leo. They are the ones who gave me life. Today is Corrado’s special day and I will not walk around moping and let anything dampen my spirits. Especially not a mate

seeing that some of the balls have spilt out of the ball pit where some of the

collect them all up and drop them back into the

couple of moments, before glancing over at the huge bouncy castle that the older kids are jumping on. That’s when I spot a small group over at the dessert

fountain to help a few of the children

line up, everyone will get a turn.” I say, pulling on some latex gloves and picking up a wooden

have a strawberry, two marshmallows, and a br*wnie please?” She replies as Corrado hurries over and joins

the front.” One of the older

says politely. He’s such a well-mannered child,

you go first!” Another child says, and he finally agrees, hurrying to the front. I pass Lucy her stick with a paper

some strawberries, some waffle… a profiterole and a

to work and once I’ve dipped it under the flowing chocolate,

go, birthday boy.” I smile, kissing

today.” He compliments me seriously.

than I expected. Those who finished their sticks come back

“More!”

“Me too!”

get a br*wnie? No three of those,

“Thank you!”

“One mini donut too!”

can and I look over at Azura hoping she’s ok with Phoenix. I need to put her

let out a soft breath, brushing my hair back with my arm. I have just taken my gloves off

I think I could do

what Kristina and he had both