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.

leaning closer he whispers something in her ear, but thanks to the sudden rise in the volume of the music I

“Dad?”

focus on Leo, feeling my anger pling around me. She’s shaking her head,

After all, I want her to want me not to be fucking forced into something or coaxed into

her off, pointing towards Azura and Corrado as

fists; my anger feels like a fucking pressure cooker, and I’m fuming. She’s too flustered to even notice as she

off her wrist and moving her

only angering me more. She’s just shy, we’re really

don’t care. From where I stood, she

before he exhales. ” Well, she’s

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

playing as

I turn to see Azura standing there. Her eyes are wide

of Li Sheng, who lowers his head to me and Leo sighs, taking

can even turn, I hear her leave.

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

says, pulling a

really needs to learn to

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 talking to

kiss with an apologetic look, and I shake my

inside and

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

to

Azura says looking up at me, I frown but something about the sad look in those

is watching her sceptically with a raised

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

the entire pack will now know that I have a thing

up as she smiles rather deviously, and for a moment I wonder if the previous apology was just

your mate, Marcel.

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

Azura sighs, frustrated, as Leo simply

if she makes a step,

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

and maybe this was the reaction Winona needed to see from me, but she

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

down at

looks up and our eyes meet, she smiles innocently, and I shake my head. I’m just

taken Corrado to watch a movie in town a couple of hours ago, and Phoenix

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

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

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

quickly before I step out of the

drying my hair before I wrap the towel around my

that

the lounge and pick it

Kristina. 1

I answer

was wondering if we can

know she means

it regarding?”

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

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