Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Beautiful Bond Ch 4. Rage

MARCEL.

I let go of her. I can’t be the one to push her any further when I know how she feels. If there’s anything she does hold for me, then she needs to be the one to make the next move. 1

She hesitates, her heart pounding as she stands there, her back to me. I couldn’t control myself seeing her, especially

when she is dressed like that. I had to tell her…

I didn’t miss the looks she got from some of the single men in attendance, and it riled me up. Her dress is tasteful, with just a hint of cleavage on show, whilst tantalisingly displaying her smooth back. I can’t blame anyone for checking her out when she really is such a beauty. Just like when I first noticed her in that black dress

I’ve never been able to look at her the same since.

“Thank you.” She says, glancing at me before she turns and walks away. 1

I sigh, hearing the sound of her heels receding, before I head after her myself and back to the party.

I have a feeling she was upset regarding my conversation with Kristina. Kristina and I have been friends for years and although we have occasionally hooked up. When I realised she was beginning to develop feelings for me, I ended it entirely and it has been a couple of years.

I didn’t mix with the she-wolves of this pack often and with Kristina, well; she didn’t really live on pack territory half the time.

I return to the party and grab myself an iced drink. I’m frustrated, in more ways than one, but I’m trying not to let it show.

I walk over to where Leo is standing to the side smoking, watching Azura and Corrado dancing.

I’m truly proud of the man he has become. Even now he appears cold, but behind those piercing blue eyes, are endless emotions.

“He’s enjoying the party.” I say, stopping by Leo’s side as I watch Corrado smile happily as he dances with his mother.

“When doesn’t that kid like attention?”

I chuckle. “He’s getting big. I can’t believe he’s already six.”

“Yeah. Time fucking flies.” Leo says, and I don’t miss the way he gets distracted by Azura.

To think these two went through so much to get to where they are now…

Everyone’s having a good time, the chatter and the laughter creating that pleasant buzz. However, when I hear someone call Winona, I instantly hone in on it.

“Winona! Wow, I didn’t even recognise you. You look beautiful.”

My eyes flash, and I instantly scan the garden until I see none other than Leo’s friend Li Sheng. He is standing there, arms crossed as he leans against the counter where MY mate is standing, looking flustered.

I clench my jaw, trying not to react.

They’re just talking… Forcing my gaze elsewhere, I’m unable to stop myself

i in carrying on listening.

“Thank you. You look handsome, too. I love that shirt.”

I cock a brow, really?

My gaze flicks back to Li Sheng. He’s wearing some oriental print shirt which is half unbuttoned and the way he’s smiling at her… Yeah, they look good together, but that just irks me.

“Want to dance?” He asks her.

“Ah no thank you!” She says quickly.

on, it’ll be fun,” He says, leaning closer he whispers something in her ear, but thanks to the sudden rise in the volume of the music I don’t hear her reply, but I

“Dad?”

focus on Leo, feeling my anger pling around me. She’s shaking her head, but he still takes her wrist, encouraging her towards the dance floor.

not pushing her. After all, I want her to want me not to be fucking forced into

her off, pointing towards Azura and Corrado as

She’s too flustered to even notice as she tries to refuse Li Sheng gently. I’m not sure when I start moving until I’m in front of

ripping his hand off her wrist and moving

angering me

From where I stood, she didn’t

seems to pause before he exhales. ” Well, she’s just playing hard to get, I’m

hell away!” I growl, grabbing him by the collar

now playing as silence falls and

turn to see Azura standing there. Her eyes are wide and she’s pouting slightly, and I in ntly realise what’s

his head to me and

I can even turn, I hear her leave.

audience, thinking I had just announced

says, pulling

pointedly. “And she really needs to learn to stop running.” I growl, walking off the dance

look of surprise he P ayed on his face. It’s clear he didn’t know

with an apologetic

inside and the two

when Leo shuts the door after him. Azura has her hands clasped in front of her and she genuinely looks guilty and rather sad. Leo kisses her shoulder before he turns his

only trying to help… I’m

me, I frown but something about the sad look in those innocent eyes of hers, makes me massage my temples.

watching her sceptically with a

young and as she said, we did try to put her and Leo together. She wasn’t doing anything different. She looks down sadly, blinking those eyes as she waits for me to continue, and I see Phoenix in her. I sigh again, shoving my

don’t do that again, the entire pack will now know that I have a thing for my grandchildren’s

moment I wonder if the previous apology was just an

nothing wrong with wanting your mate, Marcel. We all know she wants you.”

ok when it comes to getting a haircut or trying a new disn… but when it’s something as big as wanting your mate or not… that is something she can’t be encouraged into. If she wants me, she needs to take that step.

sighs, frustrated, as Leo simply smokes his

then if she makes a step, then

but she needs to make the next move. Now, if you can both

to see from me, but she deserves better. However, if she doesn’t want me, then she really

situation was full of mixed reactions, feelings, and confusion. I will no vail on Corrado’s party.

to the garden when I spot a devious smile on Azura’s face as she looks down at her phone and I cock

smiles innocently, and I shake my head.

long over. Leo and Azura have taken Corrado to watch a movie in town a couple of hours

Azura decided on a family dinner, comprising The Westwoods and the Rossi’s, as

I strip off my sweat-soaked clothes and

any favours. I still can’t get her out of my head. It’s annoying and frustrating

I step out of the

hair before I wrap the towel around my waist. I can hear

can that be?

the lounge and pick

Kristina. 1

I answer it.

if we can meet up? Maybe at the

she

it regarding?” I

just thought we can have a catch-up. I mean, we haven’t really hung in a while;

mine.” I say, hating the way those words sounded.