Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire novel Chapter 12

12. The Sangue Pack

AZURA.

He stepped forward, raising his eyebrow as he took a drag on the cigarette. Why did that look so damn fine..? Something about a man smoking always looked sexy.

My mind was messed up...

He was shirtless, that drool–worthy body of his making my stomach flutter like crazy. His black jeans sat low on his hips, and from this angle I could see the curve of that sexy ass of his too.

“Keep wishing for that. You ain‘t all that.” He replied, his sharp blue eyes meeting

mine.

“Oh yeah, right, it‘s my dream to have you drooling over me. How can I forget, I‘m head over heels.” I shot back mockingly, not missing the way his eyes trailed over me smoothly before he looked back into my eyes. 1

Although I wanted to ask about his son, I wasn‘t sure if I should.

To hell with it, I‘m asking.

“I never knew you had a son, like no one has ever mentioned it.”

“Why should they? My business is no one else‘s.”

“He‘s cute, unlike you.” I shrugged, turning my back to him.

I didn‘t want him to look at me with those eyes, that were so intense that I felt that he was peering into my soul. He had already done so, took it all and then tossed me aside. “He‘s a good kid.” At least you treat him well. “Definitely not like you.” I said, turning back to him.

His eyes met mine, and to my surprise, he jumped down, landing a foot away from me. My heart skipped and I almost smiled. Now that was something I would do. I was about to speak when his gaze flickered over me, and I suddenly realised what I was wearing. “I had some questions regarding that dead wolf.” He said, hooking the thumb of his free hand into his jeans as he smoked his cigarette. My stomach sank. How did I think this would never come up?

“I was just... There‘s nothing to say.” What was I doing in the middle of nowhere...

“You weren‘t alone. Care to share exactly who you were there with?”

“I don‘t know who that wolf was. He came out of nowhere and attacked me.” I replied defensively, feeling as if I was suddenly being interrogated.

Leo stepped closer, his eyes on me as he blew out a string of smoke.

“You weren‘t alone, there were others who vanished. So let‘s do this again. Who were you meeting out there? Because as far as I‘m concerned, your parents think you are in Sweden. What are you running from?”

My stomach sank, but I looked at him emotionlessly.

“You.”

His eyes flashed and he grabbed hold of my hair, twisting his hand into my locks as he yanked me closer, tilting my head up.

My breath hitched as his scent invaded my senses. “I know when I‘m being lied to, little she–wolf, so don‘t test me.” He growled.

My heart was thumping, and I heard his speed up slightly... Chest to chest, the bond between us sparked... an emotion I didn‘t want... a pull I didn‘t need... pain I didn‘t deserve...

But the moment I felt his package brush my stomach, reality hit me with a slap. I placed my hands on his chest and forced him away.

“First of all, I don‘t owe you any answers, secondly, be a bit respectful to the woman in your life and stay the fuck away from me.” I said coldly. “Damn Rossi.” 3

I didn‘t wait for a reply. Pushing past him, I entered the apartment and locked the door. His eyes met mine for a moment through the glass, glowing steely blue before I pulled the curtains shut and closed my eyes.

I needed to stay away from him, physically at least. 1

The moment he got up in my personal space, it became hard... I would not let him play with my emotions... 1 I pressed my legs together, hating how he had fixed himself in my mind, the image of him in just those black jeans... Even if I was never going to approach him, it was definitely ok to masturbate to him. Yup, I‘ll assault him in my thoughts. 5

I chuckled at the thought, dropping onto the bed, and rolled onto my stomach, imagining Leo in hot pink boxers. 2

I cackled at that image.

Aww, he would look cute!

No wait, imagine those plush lips covered in hot pink lipstick. 2 So cute!

I wish I could speak to Sky about this, she would have fun mocking him with me, but I couldn‘t tell anyone anything. Especially not who my mate was. I grabbed the tablet and opened one of the two chat apps I used, I signed in and texted Mama and the others, not wanting them to worry about me, before going to sleep...

The sound of someone knocking on the door awoke me, and I sat up.

“What time is it?”

Another knock. I dragged myself out of bed and grabbed my discarded pants from the night before, I slipped them on as I walked through to the main room and opened the door.

Oh it was a good thing I did put some pants on. There stood Nikki, carrying some breakfast.

The girl was fine, I don‘t blame Leo for choosing her, plus those breasts were sexy.. Some women were just blessed with cantaloupe melons, then there were some who had big honeydew melons, and then there was me with my mango–sized ones. Shame. A

“Good Morning, did you sleep well?” She asked.

“Morning, yes I did, thank you.” I smiled at her, ignoring the pang inside of me as the image of her kissing Leo returned.

He‘s hers. 3

“Great.” She sauntered past me and placed the bag on the kitchen counter. “I brought breakfast. You are welcome to cook if you want, but I knew you had nothing for today.”

“I can‘t cook, trust me, but thanks, and don‘t worry about me. I‘ll find something to eat, I always do. You guys get mice or rats running around here, I could just grab one of them?” 4

Her smile vanished and she looked disgusted. I guess my humour didn‘t go down well with her. “Kidding.” I added.

“Oh yeah, of course!” She tossed her hair back and shook her head. “So anyway, breakfast is here. You are free to roam around town, permission from Leo.”

She emphasised his name, leaning on the counter. 1 “That‘s nice of him.” I replied, opening the bag. “Yeah, it‘s not like Leo to even allow anyone from another pack here, especially if they aren‘t mated to someone from our pack... So, how did you get into his good graces?”

Thanks to Selene‘s weird humour, I guess? 1

“You should ask him, it‘s a mystery to me too, he isn‘t very likeable, is he? I mean, apart from being handsome, he‘s quite mean. Don‘t tell him I said that! But if it helps, he let me come here because he knows my mate.” I said, placing my fingers on my neck as I gave her a playful wink. It wasn‘t a lie. “Oh yeah, sorry, I forgot you‘re mated.” She said, her gaze dipping to my neck, and she frowned.

“Is something worrying you?” I asked, taking out the sandwich. Ah, tuna crunch! Nice. “I just, I don‘t want to sound like I‘m possessive or anything, but I‘d appreciate it if you didn‘t hang around my boyfriend in nothing but your underwear.” She pursed her lips, looking at me defiantly. Last night... she must have seen Leo and I from one of the windows. I looked at her and raised my eyebrow. “Are you actually worried? Seriously, Leo hates my guts. Besides, I‘m a little psycho and am not as sexy as you, my girl, so don‘t worry, you‘re the one Leo wants.” I placed the best grin I could summon onto my face, despite the crushing pain inside of me.

Yeah, I didn‘t compare. She was sexy, polite, with no loose screws and she was calm... Leo and I would just knock heads constantly. We were a match the goddess made whilst she was drunk on moon wine or something weird like that. 3

Do they have wine up there? Hmm, I‘m sure they probably do. Damn, she should stop working when she‘s so damn drunk. 2

Are you listening, Selene?

“Yeah, I guess it was just me being possessive.” She forced a smile.

Guess she no longer liked me...

“He kind of intruded on my balcony, you need to whip his ass into behaving.” I shrugged, biting into the sandwich. 1

She let out a laugh.

“Oh, I miss the days I was a careless teenager. You‘ll grow up and you‘ll realise nothing is so easy.” She replied in her sweet tone. “Well, have fun.” . Nice dig.

She waved her fingers at me before she strutted out, and I sighed.

“I will definitely have fun...”

“I’m paying.” Icut in firmly, ending the conversation with one glare. “So, how are your injuries now?” Emmet asked, watching me keenly. He seemed too sharp for my liking, and I gave him a thumbs–up casually. “They‘re healed, I can‘t even tell anymore.” I replied, turning so they could see my back, where all that was left was slight bruising which should hopefully be gone soon enough.