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.

be 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,

“Dad?”

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

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

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

fucking pressure cooker, and I’m fuming. She’s too flustered to even notice as she tries to refuse Li Sheng

ripping his hand off her wrist and moving her

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

care. From where I stood, she didn’t

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

grabbing him by the collar

now playing as silence falls

down.” He says quietly, but his attention is on someone else. I turn to see Azura standing there. Her eyes are wide

let go of Li Sheng, who lowers his head to me

whispers, but before I can even turn, I

announced to everyone that she’s mine…

says, pulling a

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

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

a kiss with an apologetic look, and

lead the way inside

her hands clasped in front of her and she genuinely looks guilty and rather sad. Leo kisses her shoulder before he turns his gaze to

to help… I’m

at me, I frown but something about the sad look in those innocent

who is watching her sceptically with a raised brow.

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 anything different. She looks down

pack will now know that I

and for a moment I wonder if the previous

Marcel. We all know she wants

into doing things she doesn’t want to… That may be ok when it comes to getting a haircut or trying a new

shy.” Azura sighs, frustrated, as Leo

if she makes a step, then what?” Leo

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

nods and Leo hugs her. 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 to reject

and confusion. I will no vail on

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

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

to

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

after a long run, heading straight to the bathroom. I strip off my sweat-soaked clothes and step under

the run did not do me any favours. I still can’t get her out

out of the shower and turn the

towel, drying my hair before I wrap the towel around

can that

lounge and

Kristina. 1

answer

was wondering if we can meet up? Maybe at the diner downtown?”

she

regarding?” I ask.

really hung in a while; besides, I want to know all about this lady of

mine.” I say, hating the