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.

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

“Dad?”

anger pling around me. She’s shaking her head, but he still takes her wrist, encouraging

irks me is she’s about to give in. This is the fucking reason I’m not pushing her. After all, I want her to want me not to be

but he cuts her off, pointing towards Azura

fists; my anger feels like a fucking pressure cooker, and I’m fuming. She’s too flustered to even notice as she tries to refuse Li Sheng gently. I’m not sure when I start

said no.” I snarl, ripping his hand off

only angering me more. She’s just shy,

don’t care. From where I stood, she didn’t look comfortable.” I snarl.

Well, she’s

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

music is the only sound now playing as

down.” He says quietly, but his attention is on someone else. I turn to see Azura standing there.

Sheng, who lowers his head to me and Leo

sorry.” Winona whispers, but before I can even turn, I hear

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 a

Azura says, pulling

learn to stop running.” I growl, walking

Sheng motions for Corrado to come with him. He’s amused but also by the look of surprise he P ayed on his face.

kiss with an apologetic look, and I shake my

the way inside and the two follow

when Leo shuts the door after him. Azura has her hands clasped in front of her and she genuinely

only trying to help… I’m sorry

same to Leo and I.” Azura says looking up at me, I frown but something about the sad look in those innocent eyes of hers,

Leo, who is watching her sceptically with a raised brow.

was 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

now know that I

face lightens up as she smiles rather deviously, and for a moment I wonder if the previous apology was just an act… 6

wanting your mate, Marcel. We all know she

into 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

as Leo simply smokes his

makes a step, then what?” Leo

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

her. I know she only tried to help and maybe this was the reaction Winona needed to see from me, but

I will no vail on Corrado’s party. However, once it’s done, I

when I spot a devious smile on Azura’s face as she looks down at her phone and I cock a brow. Something tells me she’s up to something

she looks up and our eyes meet, she smiles innocently, and

Leo and Azura have taken Corrado to watch a movie

difficult for everyone to come down, Azura decided on a family dinner, comprising The Westwoods and the Rossi’s, as well as

heading straight to the bathroom. I strip off my sweat-soaked clothes and step under the shower.

not do me any favours. I still can’t get her out of my head. It’s annoying

I step out of the shower and

the towel around

can that

to the lounge and pick it up.

Kristina. 1

I answer it.

if we can meet up? Maybe at the

she

regarding?”

catch-up. I mean, we haven’t really hung in a while; besides, I want to know all about

not technically mine.” I say, hating the way those words