Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Beautiful Bond Ch 5. Spicy

WINONA.

Azura sent me here. She was adamant she really wanted some spicy wings from here, although I had wondered why she wanted them since she had surely eaten when she was out. Something Corrado clarified, but I didn’t question it and came here, only to see Marcel sitting at a table with Kristina. 2

It made me upset, and I have never felt so angry, but should I care? Do I even have that right, when I’m not even making a move? Even though everyone has given me their blessings in a way. I thought it’ll be ok but seeing her sitting there…

I don’t like it, not one bit.

“Join me.” He says, snapping me from my thoughts.

I glance at Kristina, feeling bad for accusing her, but I don’t know if she’s

really genuine… There certainly has been something between the two.

I frown slightly and look at Marcel, and I see the flicker of surprise in his eyes at my expression.

“I guess I will.” I say, giving a small smile.

I don’t think Marcel even wants me if he’s here meeting up with one of his booty calls.

Winona!

I’m mortified at my own mean thoughts; jealousy makes us ugly.

Pursing my lips, I slowly sit down in the booth opposite him, taking the place Kristina was in previously. The door tinkles before it shuts behind her. I find myself staring at her empty cup that remains in front of me.

“Can we get the table cleared and a fresh black coffee, and a tea.” Marcel says, calling someone over. “Also a platter of spicy barbeque wings on the side.”

“I’m not really hungry.” I say, especially not after seeing her.

“I might be.” He counters and I run my fingers through my hair unable to argue with that.

I’ve changed out of my dress, but I still have the makeup on… I tug at the sleeves of my white top, as the waiter wipes the table clean and walks away, casting us a curious glance that he tries to hide.

“Everyone has heard what you said at the party.” I sigh, running my fingers through my hair. I feel like I’m getting a headache from all of this. I didn’t mind being invisible. 1

“I’m not ashamed of admitting that you’re mine, although I did act like a fool. Or more like a temperamental youngster who has no self-control. My own son had to stop me from punching someone.” He mutters, disgruntled, and I glance up, having to hide my smile at his annoyance.

“You did… you sounded like you were ready to hit him-I mean, you just said you were going to…” I chuckle before I cough to cover it. “Uh, I mean you did something a youngster would do, not the fool part!”

I’m making this worse.

He cocks a brow, and I blush under his gaze. “You didn’t seem to mind the compliment that he gave you.”

I shake my head. “No, because I know Li Sheng has never had anything for me and he has seen me many times before and I know what kind of person he is.” I reason gently. 1

He sits back frowning, and I wonder if he’s still annoyed.

“Hmm, which makes complimenting his shirt a little more understandable.” He mutters and I press my lips together, trying to stop them from twitching into a smile.

Is he a little jealous?

“You still sound like a schoolboy.” I offer.

A jealous one.

slightly and shakes his

embarrassed myself.” He sighs

say apologetically.

so what made you

me to

with a grilled platter of sizzling wings, a dipping sauce, our

says and I find myself admiring him.

it strange that I wanted to brush my hand

and I suddenly

wings they have here are

eat mild food with Corrado, but I do enjoy my spices. I

“Oh yeah?” 1

say. I’m regretting opening my mouth when Marcel picks up a chilli that sits on the bed of onions

let the sparks dance along my skin. He moves back

a glass of water and I bite off the rest of the chilli, leaving just the end. I place it on the side of the

“See?”

surprised all those chillies haven’t made you bitter. You’re still a pot of honey…” His eyes flash as he

me and sip it before taking a wing and placing it

I did when I saw Kristina. I am not as nice as he

Pack. I don’t think even Rosaline’s are

never had

are really delicious, I haven’t really been here…”

that. I haven’t seen

me.” I blush as I shake my head.

given up,

don’t think she will. She keeps saying it’s karma.” I smile, remembering

remembering how easily we clicked when

was actually. When I could just be myself…” I murmur, looking

his hands and picks up another wing. “I

resting his

“I’m sorry…”

you, but I can’t blame

if I’m good enough for an Alpha… I can’t even shift

decide? You’re perfect Winona, just the way you

if we were ever to…” I can’t ask that here…

around. We may be in the corner with the music playing, but there are

his head. “Let’s finish and get out of

idea.” I say, finishing off another wing and

on us… What he wants, what

I quickly sip my tea, trying to finish it

time unless you’re in a rush to get out of here with me.” He smirks, and I tilt my

No girl, he doesn’t mean it like that. 3

of my tea. “No, I just… Yeah,

up, leaving a few notes on the table, I simply smile. We had discussed that party for Azura and Leo over drinks and even a pizza, alongside Corrado. We laughed, teased, and had a good time. He had been adamant I wear the black dress he had tricked me into choosing. He had complimented me… he had

I miss that.

him, but there isn’t enough space

behind us and a sharp wind blows around us. It’s

if it’s

saying something, if we were ever too…?” He questions and I look up at him, trying