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.

he whispers something in her ear, but thanks to the sudden rise in the

“Dad?”

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

I want her to want me not to be fucking forced into something or coaxed into it because I

refuse him, but he cuts her off, pointing towards

I’m fuming. She’s too flustered to even notice as she tries

said no.” I snarl, ripping his hand off her wrist and moving her behind

slightly as if he’s done nothing wrong, only angering me more. She’s just shy, we’re really ok, right

From where I stood,

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

him by the collar when Leo is suddenly there, his hand gripping

music is the only sound now playing as

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

let go of Li Sheng, who lowers his head to me and Leo sighs, taking a drag on

before I can even turn,

a couple of moments.” I say, hating how we have an audience, thinking I had just announced to everyone that she’s mine… and obviously have feelings for her, which isn’t

pulling a face.

really needs to learn to

come with him. He’s amused but also by the look of surprise he P ayed on his face. It’s clear he

him a kiss with an apologetic look, and I shake

the way inside and the two follow

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

only trying to help… I’m sorry

did the same to Leo and I.” Azura says looking up at me, I frown but something about the sad

is watching her sceptically with a

only trying to help. I have to remember she’s only twenty, she’s still 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

that again, the entire pack will now know that I have a thing

a moment I wonder if the previous apology was just an

Marcel. We all

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

sighs, frustrated, as Leo simply smokes his cigarette.

a step, then what?” Leo asks.

move. Now, if you can

reaction Winona needed to see from me, but she deserves better. However, if

of mixed reactions, feelings, and confusion. I will no vail on Corrado’s party. However, once it’s done, I really could use a

looks down at her phone and I

and our eyes meet, she smiles innocently, and I shake

Corrado to watch a movie in town a couple of hours ago, and Phoenix was at their

Since it is difficult for everyone to come down, Azura decided on a family dinner, comprising The Westwoods and the

strip off my sweat-soaked clothes and

me any favours. I still can’t get her out of

I step out of the shower and turn the

grab a towel, drying my hair before I wrap the

can that be?

the lounge and pick it

Kristina. 1

I answer

arcel… I just, I was wondering if we can meet up?

know she

regarding?” I ask.

mean, we haven’t really hung in

say, hating the way those