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

“Dad?”

around me. She’s shaking her head, but

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

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

fuming. She’s too flustered to even notice as she tries to refuse

his hand off her wrist and moving

done nothing wrong, only angering

where I stood, she didn’t

pause before he exhales. ” Well, she’s just playing hard to get,

him by the collar when Leo

sound now playing as silence falls and everyone is watching

on someone else. I turn to see Azura standing

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

before I can even

on and excuse us for a couple 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

says, pulling a

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

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

apologetic look, and I shake my

lead the way inside and the two

of her and she genuinely looks guilty and rather sad. Leo kisses her

was only trying to

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 she didn’t have bad intentions. 8

who is watching her sceptically with a raised brow. 2

and as she said, we did try to put her and Leo together. She wasn’t doing anything different. She looks down sadly, blinking those

now know that I

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

Marcel. We all know she wants you.”

maybe, however, I also can see that 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

Azura sighs, frustrated, as

makes a step,

next move. Now, if you can both excuse me, I think I’m

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

feelings, and confusion. I will no vail on Corrado’s party. However, once it’s done, I really could use a run.

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

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

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

everyone to come down, Azura decided on a family dinner, comprising The Westwoods

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

any favours. I still can’t get her

step out of the shower

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

that

to the lounge

Kristina. 1

I answer

arcel… I just, I was wondering if we can meet up?

know she means Pete’s.

regarding?” I

mean, we haven’t really hung in a while;

I say, hating the way