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.

fun,” He says, leaning closer he whispers something in her ear, but thanks to the sudden rise in the volume of the music I don’t hear her reply, but I do see her blush as she looks away shyly.

“Dad?”

Leo, feeling my anger pling around me. She’s shaking her head, but he still takes her wrist, encouraging her towards the

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 fucking forced into something or coaxed into it because I know

cuts her off,

too flustered to even notice as she tries to refuse Li Sheng gently. I’m not sure when I start moving until I’m

his hand off her wrist and

slightly as if he’s done nothing wrong, only angering me more. She’s just shy, we’re really ok, right Winona?”

where I stood, she didn’t look

before he exhales. ” Well, she’s just playing hard to get, I’m sure we-” 2

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

playing as silence falls

turn to see Azura standing there. Her eyes are wide and she’s pouting slightly,

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

I can even turn, I hear

of moments.” I say, hating how we have an audience, thinking I had just announced to everyone that she’s mine… and obviously have feelings for her,

Azura says, pulling a face.

I reply pointedly. “And she really needs to learn to stop running.” I growl, walking off the dance

his head 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 clear he didn’t know who exactly he was pissing off by talking

apologetic look, and I shake my head.

way inside and the two

has her hands clasped in front of her and she genuinely looks guilty and

only trying to help…

at me, I frown but something about the sad look in those innocent eyes of hers, makes me massage my temples. How can

Leo, who is watching her

She wasn’t doing anything different. She looks down sadly, blinking

that again, the entire pack will now know that I

face lightens up as she smiles rather deviously, and for a moment I wonder if the

with wanting your mate, Marcel.

she’s easy to push 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

Azura sighs, frustrated, as Leo simply smokes his cigarette.

if she makes a step,

she needs to make the next move. Now, if you

to see from me, but she deserves better. However, if she doesn’t

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

on Azura’s face as she looks down at her phone and I cock a

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

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

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

my sweat-soaked clothes and step under the shower. Untying my hair, I let the water wash over

get her out of my head. It’s annoying and

before I step out of the shower and turn the tap

I wrap the towel around my waist. I

can that

head to the lounge and pick

Kristina. 1

answer it.

if we can meet up? Maybe

she

regarding?”

we haven’t really hung in a while; besides, I want to know all about this lady of

I say, hating the way those words