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.

and shakes

it. I embarrassed myself.” He sighs in

say apologetically.

replies. “Just our situation, so what made you agree to have a cup

trying to get me to admit I got

I say, relieved when the waiter returns with a grilled platter of sizzling

says and I find myself admiring him.

wanted to brush

suddenly feel thirsty. I look away, licking my lips.

wings they have here are really tasty,

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

“Oh yeah?” 1

that’s no big deal… I’m sure many people do, and it is an odd thing to say. I’m regretting opening my mouth when Marcel picks up a chilli that

chilli from him. His hand brushes against mine and our eyes meet. He brushes his thumb across my knuckles, and I let the sparks dance along my skin. He moves back and opens the metal cap on the glass bottle of water as I

and I bite off the rest of the chilli, leaving just the end. I place it on the side of the platter and look at him.

“See?”

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

water he’s poured for me and sip it before taking

you… but I can get bitter.” I say, just like I did when I saw Kristina. I am not as nice

barbeque wings in the Pack. I don’t think even Rosaline’s are as nice – don’t tell

I’ve never had these

are really delicious, I haven’t really

I haven’t seen you around here

me.” I blush as I

sighs. “She hasn’t given up, has

don’t think she will. She keeps saying it’s karma.” I smile, remembering how we planned to get

remembering how easily we clicked when we were

murmur, looking down at

hair back as he wipes his hands and picks up another wing.

up slowly. He’s resting his chin on his

“I’m sorry…”

but I can’t blame you when the

frown slightly. “It’s … I don’t know if I’m good enough for an Alpha… I can’t even shift into my

be my choice to decide? You’re

ever to…” I

the corner with the music playing, but there are all werewolves here. They’ll hear

his head. “Let’s finish

wing and then taking

he wants, what I want, because whenever

I quickly sip my

your time unless you’re in a rush to get out of

girl, he doesn’t mean it like that. 3

I quickly swallow the rest of my tea. “No, I just… Yeah, let’s go.” I say, standing

but when he gets 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 miss that.

holds the door open, allowing me to slip out before him, but there isn’t enough space to get by without

and a sharp wind blows

I know werewolves can see in the dark, regardless of if it’s bright out or not, however the

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