Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire novel Chapter 6

6. My Decision

AZURA.

Pregnant. I slid to the floor against the stall wall, not caring about the germs that probably filled this place, and stared unblinkingly at the stick, my mind blank.

Pregnant.

With his child.

“I‘m fine.” I said, taking a shuddering breath,

I am not fine.

I‘m pregnant, I‘m only nineteen and I‘m pregnant.

Pregnant with the child of someone who wants nothing to do with me.

I knew I would have to tell my parents, but the thought made my stomach sink. The hurt in Dad‘s eyes when I told him I had been rejected... I don‘t know if I‘ll be able to handle telling them I was pregnant too... ?

What do I do?

My mind was reeling, the pain in my chest was becoming suffocating. As much as I wanted to crush Leo for what he had done, I couldn‘t, not without making this hard for Alejandro, I couldn‘t do that to them. I already caused problems for everyone without meaning to.

There was a time I dreamt of a love like my parents, but who am I kidding? My mate had ripped that from me when he marked me only to reject me. A true mate‘s mark... it could only be removed if he marked another, or if he died and someone else marked me ... but unless that happened, I was stuck with this.

I clutched my neck, letting my nails dig into it as I slowly looked down at my stomach. I dropped the stick, placing my hand over it.

It was not this baby‘s fault... it was not at fault... I was meant to have died before I was born... There was no chance on earth that I would do anything to this baby. I closed my eyes, taking deep steadying breaths. I‘m fine.

I guess it was time to tell Mama and Dad about the pregnancy, I just hoped they didn‘t try to push for a name. Standing up, I gathered the rubbish, binning the pregnancy test before I washed my hands and left the washroom. Time to tell them and get this over with.

Night had fallen and I was sitting in the lounge with Mama and Dad, I was curled up between them. Mama had her head resting on my shoulder, whilst Dad was running his fingers through Mama‘s hair. His head was resting on top of mine.

We were watching a movie, and although I had a lot of chances to drop the bomb, I was unable to tell them.

“What‘s wrong, baby? You‘re really quiet.” Mama asked, lifting her head and looking at me with concern in her gorgeous sage–green eyes.

“I‘m fine.”

“Is this about the run–in with Olson earlier?” Dad asked.

So they knew about my run–in with that old penis.

“You heard about that? Were you just going to pretend it never happened?” I asked, feeling upset for no reason. Were they going to just walk around on eggshells now because I had been rejected?

“It‘s not like that, Liam will deal with him. Gemma Kingston told us what happened, rest assured they will be questioned about it and dealt with. There is no tolerance in these packs for that behaviour” Dad‘s icy reply came, it was obvious he was pretty pissed.

I got up from the sofa, running my fingers through my hair, only for it to fall back in my face again.

“I don‘t need anyone to be dealt with, I just want to be left alone! I can handle my battles.” I said, feeling frustrated. I could feel my emotions rising, knowing I was going to lose it soon.

“Azura, this isn‘t just about you, it‘s about everything and their attitude is not right. What‘s wrong, baby, tell me?” Mama asked, coming over to me as she placed her hands on my arms. She was a lot shorter than me, and I was wearing heels whilst she was barefooted, making her look even smaller.

Do I tell them? How? When I know they already want to kill him for rejecting me?

I didn‘t want to see that pain in Dad‘s eyes again... “It‘s nothing.” I said, trying to pull away, but Mama refused to let me go. “Azura. Something is wrong. What is it?” She asked, her eyes flashing silver, her voice holding a quiet warning. A tone that told me she was not going to back down.

“I said it‘s nothing! Leave me alone, for the love of the goddess!” I shouted in frustration, my eyes flashing the very same colour as hers.

I saw the flash of hurt in her eyes, but along with it was the determination that she

never lost.

“Now, Azura.” She growled. “Please.” Liam‘s quiet voice came.

I looked up to see him standing with his Bite–Sized Luna by his side. Her long black hair with blue tips was pulled into a high ponytail, as she looked at me with concern in her unique eyes. One blue, one green.1

I closed my eyes, my head pounding as I gathered the courage to speak up. “I‘m pregnant. There.” I declared before I pushed past Liam and Raven, leaving all four of them stunned.

“Zu!” Liam‘s voice came, and I heard him on the steps.

“I don‘t know.”

“Whatever you decide to do, we are here... as for that bastard... If I ever find out his name...” Dad left his threat hanging, his eyes flashing a cobalt blue.

And that‘s exactly why I will never tell you. “So, where‘s Katara? With the boys?” I asked, referring to Raven and Liam‘s youngest child. She was seven years old and their only daughter after five boys. 3 “Yes. Jayce wasn‘t happy but they had no choice.” Raven replied. Their house was not far from ours. From my bedroom window I could see the side of their house. They began talking, and although I know they were just there for my moral support, I was unable to join in with the conversation, even when dad passed me my glass of milk I was unable to think of anything but my own turmoil. No one mentioned the pregnancy, until everyone finally left my room after I told them I wanted to rest. Mama looked at me as she picked up the tray of empty cups. “We‘ll go to the doctor tomorrow, or would you prefer Kiara to come down?” She asked quietly.

“I don‘t want anyone to know yet... just... for a little while. I just want to process it all.” I muttered, trying to sound nonchalant.

Mama nodded before she kissed my cheek and left the room.

I locked the door after them and dropped onto my bed once more, staring at the ceiling, my mind a storm...

I awoke with a start, looking around my room. The light was still on and I realised I had fallen asleep without even showering or changing. What had awoken me? I rubbed my head as my phone screen lit up once again. I reached for it and unlocked it, seeing the message from an unrecognised number. That same sickening feeling settled into the pit of my stomach as I looked at the message.

Congratulations on the new addition, we both know we can‘t have you carrying anyone else‘s pup but mine.‘ 7

Fear enveloped me and my hand went to my stomach, I may not have heard a heartbeat nor seen the tiny blimp on a sonography screen, but there was a life within me... I looked over at the window, wondering how he had found out?

I needed to keep this baby safe. For the first time, I decided to reply. I took a deep shuddering breath and typed a message. ‘What do you want?‘ ‘You know what I want, let‘s speak in person. His response came almost instantly. ‘Yeah, let‘s meet and get this over with once and for all.‘ I text back, feeling my anger rising.

I wanted to kill him.

Now that‘s more like it... I missed you. Meet me at our favourite place tomorrow at midnight.‘

‘No. Let‘s meet somewhere more public.‘ I replied.

I was not going to risk this pup‘s life. ‘Scared?‘ I frowned, about to text when another message came. ‘We meet where I say, my Pet.’ I was not his fucking pet.

Fine.‘

I gritted my teeth, feeling so damn pissed. I tossed my phone down and stood up. Going to my wardrobe, I took a small suitcase

out from the top shelf and began filling it with clothes. I needed to leave, at least until I have had this baby. I was not going to stick around, nor was I going to risk its life. I was getting out of here.