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.

sudden rise in the volume of the music I don’t hear her reply, but I do see her blush as she looks away

“Dad?”

can’t focus on Leo, feeling my anger pling around me. She’s shaking her head,

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

small smile and tilts her head to refuse him, but he cuts her off,

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

his hand off her wrist and

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

where I stood, she didn’t look comfortable.”

he exhales. ” Well, she’s just playing

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

only sound now playing

Azura standing there. Her

I let go of Li Sheng, who lowers his head to me and Leo sighs, taking a

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

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, which isn’t a lie, but I didn’t

pulling a

needs to learn to stop running.” I growl, walking off

of surprise he P ayed on his face. It’s clear he didn’t know who

with an apologetic look, and I

way inside and the two

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 gaze

only trying to

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

at Leo, who is watching her sceptically with a raised

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

know that

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

wrong with wanting your mate, Marcel. We all know

when it comes to getting a haircut or trying a new disn… but when it’s something as big as wanting your mate or

as Leo simply smokes his

if she makes a step, then what?” Leo

if you can both excuse me,

I know she only tried 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

feelings, and confusion. I will no vail on

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

meet, she smiles innocently, and I shake my head. I’m

to watch a movie in

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

I strip off my sweat-soaked clothes

I still can’t get her out of my head. It’s annoying and frustrating in many

sigh, washing quickly before I step out of the shower

I wrap the towel around my waist. I can hear my phone ringing.

can that be?

head to the lounge

Kristina. 1

I answer

if we can meet up? Maybe

she

regarding?”

I mean, we haven’t really hung in a while; besides, I want to know all

mine.” I say, hating the way those