Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire novel Chapter 130

Beautiful Bond Ch 3. Jealous

“No.” Leo says firmly from where he’s standing with his arms crossed, leaning against the door.

I nod in agreement, trying not to stare at myself in horror. Azura glares at us both.

“Why? I did really good.” She says, frowning as she holds the blusher brush in her hand. It’s Corrado’s birthday today and Azura was adamant to get me ready herself. She looks stunning, with sultry shimmery make-up and glossy lips.

“She looks like a h*oker or something.” Leo frowns, making me look down, ashamed.

Azura narrows her eyes. “You never have an issue when my make-up is dark. Do I look like a h*oker to you too?”

Obviously not, but you’re mine.” He replies possessively, and I wonder if I should sneak away and wash this all off whilst they are eye-s**xing each other…

“So now you’re going brother mode or something?” Azura isn’t happy, and I take another peek in the mirror. Red lipstick, soft shimmer on the eyes with a smoky black liner… It’s so much darker than I’m used to! And for a kid’s party? She chuckles and I look up. “Or protective son mode?” She snickers. 1

“Baby Girl, wipe that s*t off her face and let her f*cking just be her normal self.” He says. 2

“No, the aim is to get Daddy Marcel all hot for the s*xy Nanny.” She states, making me stare at her –mortified. 5

That makes it sound so much worse!

“F*cking hell.” Leo groans as he comes over and pulls her into his arms.

Ok time to make my exit!

I smoothly get off the stool, I’m just about at the door, safety within my grasp when Azura shouts out.

“You are not to remove that makeup!” She says firmly. “Luna’s orders.”

“Yes…” I say disappointed as I glance at Leo for help, but he’s far too busy checking out her boobs in that strapless sky-blue dress.

I smile despite my own dilemma; they are a perfect couple. I quickly exit trying to not blush at their intimacy.

“And go put that dress on!”

I wince at Azura’s command and sigh. I didn’t want to stand out, but I can’t refuse a Luna’s orders.

It’s a while later and music is blaring in the garden that is decorated in dark blue, white, and silver. The birthday boy is wearing blue jeans with a white shirt that matches his father’s outfit. Phoenix is wearing a sky-blue party dress. I myself am wearing a shimmery white dress that Azura had purchased for me, but it’s got these tiny straps that make me scared they will snap. It’s sticking to me like a glove and the push- up strapless bra is making me indeed look like a h*oker!

I haven’t dared step out into the open, keeping myself busy and hidden away.

“Winona, that’s all the food done. Can you please be a dear and take this last tray?” Rosaline asks me, passing me a silver platter to put on the buffet table.

Now I need to go out there….

Taking a deep breath, I step outside and carry the large platter full of grilled kebabs to the table. Placing it in its slot, I bend down to check that the heat is on low beneath it when I feel someone watching me.

My heart thunders as I slowly stand straight and adjust the lid. The wind blows my hair over my shoulder, and I slowly brush my hair over my shoulder trying to keep it from blowing all over the place.

I should have tied it up! I did, but Azura had made me open it.

“Need a hand?” A deep voice makes me jump and I gasp when my behind knocks into someone. A large hand touches my shoulder, and I can’t help but bite my lip as ripples of strong pleasure course through me. He slowly brushes my hair back, his fingertips grazing my neck and I feel dizzy.

I slowly tug away before I end up sighing in approval. I turn to face him, my breath catching in my throat. He’s in grey pants and a white shirt that has a few buttons open. His hair is pulled up into a man bun and I almost drool, quickly shutting my mouth that had formed a small 0.1

“Thank you, Alpha.” I say, tucking my hair behind my ear, but his eyes aren’t on my face but raking over my body before he looks away frowning slightly. Did I do something wrong?

I won’t lie, I was expecting a compliment, but he just seems… angry.

This was a bad idea.

“Marcel.” I turn when Kristina, a she-wolf who is in her mid-forties, comes over. She’s gorgeous, tall, and curvy with stunning red hair. She had lost her chosen mate a few years ago. I know she’s been somewhat of a friend to Marcel, but for the first time when she wraps her arms around him giving him a hug, I feel a flare of jealousy rush through me. It appals me at how angry I feel, not missing how she leans into him. before he steps back, giving her a small smirk.

“Who’s this?” She says. Clearly, she doesn’t recognise me.

“Hello, Kristina.” I say, and her eyes widen.

“Winona!” She says, looking surprised, but I can’t focus on her, but on her hand which still rests on Marcel’s arm. 2.

Move your hand, please.

I wish I’m brave enough to say that out loud.

“Excuse me.” I say, and she gives me a nod before turning to Marcel.

To my dismay, I can’t bring myself to walk too far off, trying not to get worked up as she carries on talking to him.

“You’re going on holiday again?”

“I am. I think I could use a break.” Marcel says quietly.

A break from my weird behaviour. I can’t linger any longer and slowly move away, but not before I hear her reply.

“Well… if you want a plus one for the trip, you know I’m always up for one of those.” Her words are extremely low, but I heard them, even over the music.

It takes my all not to get upset and turn around. For a second I feel an intense stare on me, one I know belongs to Marcel, and I keep walking.

“I’ll be sure to let you know.” I hear him reply.

She’s a strong female… and more suited to him.

I take a deep breath and smile as I look towards Corrado and Leo. They are the ones who gave me life. Today is Corrado’s special day and I will not walk around moping and let anything dampen my spirits. Especially not a mate who is out of my league.

They all look gorgeous as they take pictures in front of the balloon arc. I look around, seeing that some of the balls have spilt out of the ball pit where some of the kids are playing.

Walking over to it, I crouch down and collect them all up and drop them back into the ball pit.