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.

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

“Dad?”

shaking her head, but he still takes her wrist, encouraging her

give in. This is the fucking reason I’m not pushing her. After all, I want her to

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

cooker, and I’m fuming. She’s too flustered to even notice as she tries to refuse Li Sheng

off her wrist and moving

wrong, only angering me more. She’s just shy,

stood, she didn’t look

seems to pause before he exhales. ” Well, she’s

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

now playing as silence falls and

but his attention is on someone else. I turn to see Azura standing there.

his head to me and Leo sighs, taking a drag on his cigarette.

I can even turn, I hear her leave.

an audience, thinking I had just announced to everyone that she’s mine… and obviously have feelings for her, which isn’t

says, pulling

to stop running.” I growl, walking off the dance floor.

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

an apologetic look,

way inside and the

my arms, I turn 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 sorry

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

her sceptically with a raised

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.

now know that I have a thing for

deviously, and for a moment I wonder if the previous apology was just

with wanting your mate, Marcel. We all know she

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

Azura sighs, frustrated, as

she makes a

move. Now, if you can both excuse me, I think I’m going to go

to help and maybe this was the reaction Winona needed to see from me, but she deserves better. However, if she doesn’t want me, then she really needs to reject

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

down at her phone and I

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

the evening, and the party is long over. Leo and Azura have taken Corrado to

have dinner in town with family. Since it is difficult for everyone to come down, Azura decided on a family dinner, comprising The Westwoods and

my sweat-soaked

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

of the shower and turn

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

can that be?

the lounge and pick

Kristina. 1

answer

I just, I was wondering if we

she means

regarding?” I ask.

can have a 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