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.

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

“Dad?”

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

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

to refuse him, but he cuts her off, pointing towards Azura and Corrado as he leads

my 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 moving until I’m in

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

done nothing wrong, only angering me more. She’s just shy, we’re really ok,

where I stood, she

before he exhales. ” Well, she’s

the collar

music is the only sound now playing as

quietly, but his attention is on someone else. I turn to see Azura standing there. Her eyes are wide and she’s pouting slightly, and I in ntly

go of Li Sheng, who lowers his head to

before I can even

announced to everyone that she’s mine… and obviously have

says, pulling a

pointedly. “And she really needs to learn to stop running.” I growl,

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 face. It’s

a kiss with an apologetic look,

inside

hands clasped in front of her and she genuinely looks guilty and rather sad.

was only trying to help… I’m sorry

and Winona 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 hers, makes me massage my temples. How can I scold her, when

who is watching her sceptically with a raised brow.

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 sigh again, shoving my hands

entire pack will now know that I have a thing for my grandchildren’s Nanny…” I

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

mate, Marcel.

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

frustrated, as Leo simply smokes

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

you can both excuse me, I think I’m

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,

she looks down at her phone and I cock a brow.

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

the evening, and the party is long over. Leo and Azura have taken Corrado to watch a movie in town a couple

Azura

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

can’t get her out of

of the shower and turn the tap

drying my hair before I wrap the

that be?

the lounge

Kristina. 1

I answer

was wondering if we

she

it regarding?” I

just thought we can have a catch-up. I mean, we haven’t really hung in a while; besides, I want to know all about this lady of yours.”

mine.” I say, hating the