Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Beautiful Bond Ch 10. Mine

WINONA

I tug my top down, smoothing the creases. from it, feeling a little self-conscious of his gaze on me, but I like it…

Last night, I had acted awfully. Seeing that mark, I suddenly felt so angry. He was mine.

That was all I could think of.

Is this how I’m going to react? I say I don’t want to offend Leo, but then I can’t even handle that mark on Marcel’s neck anymore.

“I really am sorry…” I say quietly.

“Don’t be. You were just feeling possessive of what’s yours.” He says, and my eyes widen.

He knew why I reacted like that!

“I… I don’t know what overcame me.” Actually, I do… “When I went back to my room…. I …”

I hesitate and he slows down as we exit the gates. “Is everything alright?” He asks, concerned.

I nod, taking a deep breath. “I shifted.” I blurt out. 3

He stops in his tracks and looks me over as if I’m going to wolf out on him right now. He whistles, making me blush, and he smiles. “I did think that your aura was stronger. Do Leo and Azura know?”

I shake my head. “Not yet… I wanted to tell you first.” I say, feeling proud that I did it…” It happened straight away, after I left you by the car.”

“I see… What exactly happened?”

I take a breath, brushing a strand of my hair back as I stare into those dark brown eyes and begin to tell him exactly what went down

(FLASHBACK – LAST NIGHT)

I rush inside and head straight up to my room, feeling guilt and anguish rip through me. An intense urge to turn and run back to my mate is struggling to take over, and it takes my all to manage to lock the door after me and stay here.

My heart is racing, and I’m devastated at how I reacted.

This pain and anger I feel are so intense, but I’m being stupid. I am his second chance mate. Of course, he had a mate who marked him before me, I knew that!

“Mine.” I growl as I stagger to the bathroom feeling pain rush through my body. I don’t know what’s happening…

lip, not wanting anyone to hear. Excruciating pain rips

look around my room, my heart thumping, but something is

Goddess…

and realise I’m no longer a

Golden fur… 4

and stare at the mirror across my room, my heart beating violently

I’m… beautiful… a

hits me

at my reflection.

I shifted.

(END OF FLASHBACK)

tugs me into his arms, enveloping me in his warmth, although I’m far too aware of his

wasn’t there beside you.” He caresses my back,

painful… I’m ok.” I say softly, inhaling his alluring scent. I can feel her presence even more.

the dress is gone then.” He says, making me laugh.

liked it.”

preferred being the one to rip it off you.” He replies huskily,

his lips, but I slowly place a soft kiss on his cheek before hiding my face in his chest. His thrumming heart tells me I’m having as much of an

stay here

secluded paths lined with trees. A high wooden fence covers the building to the left and on the right side, past the trees is

and I am hoping you will come with me. I’m thinking of Dubai, but I’m willing to change to wherever

A holiday…

and I want to say yes. My mouth opens but then

for me too, when my life has always been

lovely… I will let you know if that’s ok.” I say,

told Leo and Azura that I’m asking you, in case you’re worried about other commitments. They’re

“Then I would love to go with you, and Dubai sounds

a

it – like Kareena.” I

their own place … but I’m rightfully

Only mine…

I can tell from his eyes

don’t want to? I won’t mind. I’m sorry for reacting like that. I think it was my wolf’s emotions. I will be happy for you to get a tattoo to symbolise your bond with your first mate if you want to.” I say softly, my heart aches thinking of everything he has gone through, and I realise I had also made it worse. I had made him feel he wasn’t good enough

In fact, I like

a woman with her feels like

mark can work and in ways helps them move on, but Leo is the symbol of our love. There is nothing else that I need. This heart and I belong to you now and I vow, I’m all yours and I’ll give you everything I was