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.

in her ear, but thanks to the sudden rise in the volume of the music I don’t hear her reply, but

“Dad?”

She’s shaking her head,

reason I’m not pushing her. After all, I want her to want me not to be fucking forced

tilts her head to refuse him, but he cuts her off, pointing towards Azura and Corrado as he leads her onto the dance floor. 1

even notice as she tries

hand off her wrist and moving

as if he’s done nothing wrong, only angering me more. She’s just

I stood, she didn’t

” Well, she’s just playing hard to get, I’m

away!” I growl, grabbing him by the collar when Leo is suddenly there, his

sound now playing as silence

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

was Azura’s plan. I let go of Li Sheng, who lowers his head to me and Leo sighs, taking a

Winona whispers, but before I can

just announced to everyone that she’s mine… and obviously have feelings for her, which isn’t a lie, but

pulling a face.

she really needs to learn to

but also by the look of surprise he P ayed on his face. It’s clear he didn’t know who exactly he was pissing off by

blows him a kiss with an apologetic look, and I shake

way inside and the two

door after him. Azura has her hands clasped in front of her and she genuinely

to help… I’m sorry

about the sad look in those innocent eyes of hers, makes me

at Leo, who is watching her sceptically with

and as she said, we did try to put her and Leo together. She wasn’t doing anything different. She looks down

the entire pack will now know that I

and for a moment I wonder if the previous apology was just an act… 6

your mate, Marcel. We all know

doing things she doesn’t want to… That may be 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. Herself.”

sighs, frustrated, as Leo simply

then if she makes a step, then what?” Leo asks.

the rest, but she needs to make the next move. Now, if you can both excuse me, I think I’m going to go back out

Winona needed to see from me,

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

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

smiles innocently, and I shake

taken Corrado to

evening we have dinner in town with family. Since it is difficult for everyone to come down, Azura decided on a

a long run, heading straight to the bathroom. I strip off my sweat-soaked clothes and step under the

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

step out of the shower and

grab a towel, drying my hair before I wrap the towel around my waist. I

can that be?

the lounge and pick it

Kristina. 1

answer

I was wondering if we can meet up? Maybe at the diner downtown?”

she means Pete’s.

it regarding?” I ask.

catch-up. I mean, we haven’t really hung in a while; besides,

say, hating the way those