Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire novel Chapter 55

55. A Mama

AZURA.

It was the following day and after a restless night, I had gotten dressed in blue jeggings and an oversized white top. Leo had just popped over, saying it was time to talk to Corrado. There was something different about him, but I couldn‘t pinpoint what it was. He was wearing a white tank top and grey sweats. His hair was a sexy mess and it was obvious he had been running his hand through it a lot, and he looked a bit pale. But there was something else...

Did he even get any sleep? He had first taken Corrado to the garden, and I had seen him crouching in front of him and, from what I could make out, apologising for last night. Corrado had stood with his arms crossed, looking displeased, before hugging him and smiling.

Children really were so innocent...

They came in soon after, and Leo looked at me.

“Shall we?”

“Sure.” I said, turning away from him and allowing him to lead the way.

“It‘s so fucking hot.” Leo muttered as the three of us headed to the lounge. 4

‘Have you even planned what we‘ll say?‘ I asked him through the link. I really didn‘t want to do this, but I knew for Corrado I would. At least he was letting Corrado know that he would be a big brother, despite not really seeming to care about seeing this baby again.

No.

I frowned slightly but said nothing, not knowing how this was going to play out. I shut the door behind us, the airy room making the sounds of our heartbeats sound even louder.

I didn‘t respond as I crossed my arms and Leo sat down, making Corrado stand in front of him.

“Daddy, why are you so serious?” He asked worriedly.

“There‘s something that I need to tell you.” ‘You or we?‘ Leo looked at me and I stared back emotionlessly. If he wanted help, he would have to ask for it.

‘We‘

It felt like an eternity, the pain and intensity of his gaze made me look away first.

“There‘s something that the both of us want to share... but I need you to understand ok...”

“Ok Daddy.” He said, looking up at me. “Did you and Azura make up?”

“Make–up?” Leo raised an eyebrow. “Because last night you argued.” He stated.

I felt awful, so even this kid picked up on the fact something was wrong. 2

Nice going.‘ I said icily.

Leo didn‘t respond.

“This is about something else.” “Oh...” He was clearly disappointed, and I couldn‘t help but go and sit next to Leo for Corrado, but I made sure there was a gap between us.

“Azura is having a baby.” Leo said hesitantly, for once Mr smartass obviously didn‘t know how to go about this. “000.” Corrado said, turning and staring at my stomach. “But Azura, your belly isn‘t big... Where is the baby?”

“It‘s still little yet.” I replied with an amused smile, he really was such a cutey.

I saw Leo massaging his neck as Corrado‘s face fell. “Where‘s the baby‘s Daddy?” He said before looking at Leo worriedly. He stepped closer to him. “Can we still keep her? Please Daddy, you can be Azura‘s baby‘s Daddy and I will be a good big brother! We will take care of her!” He whispered. 2 This was going to hurt him... Did we need to do this?

“Corrado, it‘s....No, we can‘t.” Leo placed his hands on his shoulders.

Corrado‘s face fell, and he looked absolutely devastated. Leo glanced at me. A silent request to help.... If it didn‘t involve this cherub, he could have gone to hell.

“Come here.” I said, smiling gently at the child, forcing myself not to let my emotions show. I reached for him, and Corrado shuffled towards me looking confused. ‘You really don‘t know how to do this shit.‘ I shot through the link.

Heck, even I don‘t know what to do. “Corrado, this baby is your Daddy‘s... which means you ARE going to be a big brother.” I began, realising no matter what angle we did this from, it was going to hurt him.

“I‘m going to be a big brother!” He gasped, his eyes widening before they sparkled with excitement. “Daddy! I‘m going to have a baby brother or sister!” He exclaimed, looking at his dad excitedly.

“Yes, you are kid.” Leo replied, smiling faintly at him as he ruffled his hair. “So Azura and the baby can come live with us. The baby can share my room!”

Yeah, explain shit to him now. Our eyes met before he looked at Corrado, but when I thought he‘d be able to explain it he simply looked away frowning.

“Corrado.” I reached for him once more, and he looked up at me with even more adoration than before.

“Yes, Azura?”

“I won‘t be staying here; l‘ll be returning to my own pack... but I promise you I will send you lots of videos and pictures? And we can video call and visit. I promise.” I explained, my heart breaking as I watched the little boy crumple before me. His excitement dissipating, and it was replaced by sheer sadness, his eyes glistening with tears that now began welling up in his eyes fast.

“Why?” He whispered, raising his fisted hands to his eyes as he began crying. “Doesn‘t Azura want to be my Mommy too? I promise I be good. Does Azura not love me? I won‘t ask for anything Azura. I promise I‘ll be a good boy.” 120

“No baby it‘s not you… I promise I love you so so so much.” I whispered, my voice breaking.

I froze, staring at the floor in front of me, suddenly feeling cold at my own question.

just needed some time. It was like at the same time he was telling me that he wanted me, only for him to then push me away. Why?

Maybe there was more to it, but it was hard for me to think past my anger