Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire novel Chapter 68

68: Failed

LEO.

Shane and Jackie, I didn’t want to fucking believe it. I had failed them both… Kareena, Shane’s mate too… Her life was over too. I could only imagine losing Azura. It would fucking destroy

me too.

I didn’t fear anything, save losing those that I loved.

The last conversation between Jackie and me that took place before we left yesterday flashed before my eyes, and I wish I had a little more time with her… she was always worried about me.

How she would have been fucking happy to know that I would be ok. How fucking happy she would have been that I would be healed. Little did we both know she’d die before me…

Fucking bastard.

Anger flared through me, my eyes blazing as I drove as fast as possible, sending orders through the phone.

“…possible breach, there was an explosion on the far left of the pack. Nothing was seen but-”

“I want a code red, fucking lockdown right now, have everyone on high alert.”

“Alpha Marcel’s got everyone on duty.” Ace replied.

“Good, get teams one, three and seven ready to set out. Tell Raj I want the best scouts now. Ace, Li Sheng, Jin, you three are to follow. Dan, Jax I want you both ready to tell me what the fuck went down.”

“I want to know too.” Marcel’s voice came.

“Got it.” The men replied.

I knew Dad would have plenty of fucking questions, considering the Six weren’t those I hung with on pack premises, aside from Jax. Yet they held power and individual squads at their disposal.

Jackie…

I couldn’t think about it right now. I had a bastard to catch. Azura reached over, placing her hand on top of mine. I could hear her heart thumping, and could feel the pain and guilt she was feeling.

“This isn’t your fault.‘ I said through the link, and I fucking meant it.

‘He was here because of me.‘ She replied quietly.

I glanced at her beautiful face, she was wearing that blank expression she always did when her mind was in turmoil.

‘No, he should have been fully guarded and I will fucking find out how Jackie even got there.‘ I growled murderously. He wasn’t on pack grounds so what the fuck happened?

She didn’t reply and I promised I would reassure her, but right now there were a few things I needed to make sure were done first.

Cash

I was pissed at the boys, why would they even let Jackie fucking go there?

“Don’t leave even an inch of the pack unscoured, if there was an explosion-”

I heard a sharp hiss of pain and some sound. “Dan here, Leo. He tried to break in but didn’t manage to, so he ran when we tried to capture him. He was far too fucking fast.” Dan’s breathless voice came.

“Got it”

Frowning, I pondered over his words. So somehow, Judah knew exactly where the pack was… Did he know beforehand? Why was he so fucking infatuated with Azura?

I looked up sharply seeing the fire that was coming from the trees in the distance. “Is anyone making sure that damage control is taken care of? If the humans question it, shit will get harder.”

“I’m on it.” Marcel replied.

“Daddy? What’s happening?” Corrado’s sleepy voice came.

“Shush baby I’m here.” Azura soothed him, unbuckling herself.

“Careful.” I warned.

“I am.” She climbed into the back, and I heard the belt click as she comforted our son.

“Good I’ll be there soon.” I said through the phone coldly, putting them on hold. I needed to call Alejandro.

Hitting call, I waited for him to pick up.

“Missing me already?” His cold mocking voice came.

Furrowing my brow, I clenched my jaw. “No. We just dropped Song off at her house, however, the man who had her last time wasn’t dead… I’ll explain later, but can you make sure the Coven takes her under their wing. She isn’t safe out there and watch your girls – although I don’t think he’d make them his target.”

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A low menacing growl left his lips. “Understood, I’ll contact the coven and have Song removed. If you need help Leo we’re here.”

“I’ll be in touch.” Ending the call, I turned to Azura. “Call her, fill her in on what’s happening.” “Got it, pass me my bag.” I grabbed it, passing it to her and heard her rummaging in it, before she rang her.

My own eyes were fixed ahead on the fire that rose from the trees… slowing down as we neared pack grounds.

Two hours had passed, and I was finally satisfied that the pack was secure. Judah had managed to tamper with the electric barriers on the far side of the pack borders, but he had failed to breach.

The bodies of Shane and Jackie were taken to the morgue, and I forced myself to command them to tie their bodies down. I still hadn’t seen them… and I knew when I did, it would all feel so much more real.

The blood of more lives was on my hands…

When we had returned, I had made sure a whole squad was watching Azura as well as Corrado, who was now with Winona with heightened security. Azura refused to stay home and wanted to help. She decided to go to Kareena’s who had felt her mate’s death… she was someone I would have to face too, and I was grateful that Azura was with her. Sera was also with her as

well as the Beta female.

I had just filled Dad and Raj in regarding everything about Judah before the three of us headed to the hospital.

I now entered the hospital where Dan and Jax were being treated. Eric was walking towards us, his eyes bloodshot.

“Leo, you’re back.”

“Yeah, how is Emmet doing?” I asked quietly.

He looked down, shaking his head. “He’s in shock or… something.”

I nodded, unable to say anything and instead motioned him to follow me to the ward. I opened the door, and only one doctor was there, he was busy wrapping Jax’s chest up.

My eyes flashed as I tried to control my anger. “Why was Jackie there?” I asked quietly. Jax glanced toward Dad as if uncertain of what he should mention, and I frowned. “Continue, he knows about Judah.”

Dad nodded, his face serious.

Dan sighed heavily; his eyes ridden with remorse. Making us all turn to him. “I was showing her some of the results that were really confusing me, I felt like I was having a breakthrough… I should have waited for you… I never should have asked her, but I did.”

The pain in his voice was so strong I could feel it. It was a mistake; this wasn’t his fault. He took a deep breath, before continuing. “After I showed her the reports she was intrigued and wanted to see him, saying it was something she’s never seen before, and I agreed. Ace said not to… he fucking said not to!” He kicked the bed in frustration, his eyes blazing, and I saw the blood spreading from his bandage. “It’s my fault she’s dead!”

Lowering his head, he held it in his hands and I looked away. A painful silence fell in the room. There was no denying that he made a mistake and above all, I knew he’d feel it most.

After all… he had been in love with Jackie before she found Emmet… they had dated for a while too. I had hoped he was the one she would be mated to but life had other plans… When she found her mate… they ended it.