Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire novel Chapter 9

9. A Painful Surprise AZURA.

“One month it‘s all I‘m asking for, and then I‘ll be a good little she–wolf and walk away without unleashing hell.” I replied, trying not to let the mockery in my voice show. I gripped his wrist, forcing him to let go of me. He released me, taking out a cigarette and lit it.

An image of Judah smoking his joint came to my mind, and the vast difference between both of them hit me hard.

Leo oozed power and danger, yet, despite the pain, I don‘t know if it was the mate bond, but I felt better around him.

Sure the pain he had caused me still hurt, and that emptiness that had grown inside of me was still there, but... I knew I would be safer here until I found a way to deal with Judah.

“You will behave, and you will not tell anyone why you‘re here. Marcel won‘t be back for a few weeks, and I want you gone before then. Deal?” Marcel? Something about him using his Dad‘s first name told me things weren‘t great between them.

“Fine, I will be gone before your dad is back.” Our eyes met, before he turned and walked out, slamming the door behind him. I let out a breath, not realising how overwhelming it was to have him here. I placed a hand on my stomach, with Leo agreeing, it brought me enough time to think of a plan and maybe I could ask the doctor to do a check. But would she be truth–worthy enough not to tell Leo? Her Alpha?

The door opened and the doctor re–entered, holding a tray of food. Her gaze instantly went to my neck.

“Are you ok?” She asked, coming over with fear in her eyes.

“I‘m fine, relax.” I gave her a wink, walking over to the small sink basin where a mirror hung above it.

Fucker.

He had left a mark on my neck. “He just has a shitty attitude but it‘s fine, my family knows him, so I‘m staying here for a bit.” I shrugged.

I should have asked Leo what we were going to say, but staying any longer than necessary in his presence was hard too.

“Oh, I‘m glad everything is ok. Please get some rest, I‘ll ask the Alpha and have an apartment arranged for you. I have got some food for you to eat for now.”

She was so adorable. “Doctor Demiko, right?” “Yes, you can call me Jackie, what‘s your name?”

“Azura.” I winked, flashing her a small smile. “There‘s something you could help me with, but I don‘t want Alpha Leo finding out because I don‘t want my family to know.”

Her smile faltered.

“I‘m sorry but if it is something that can compromise–” “It‘s nothing that could possibly affect the Alpha, it‘s something personal.” I said with the best dramatic sigh I could muster, as I shook my head and sat down on the bed trying to look pitiful, and turned my big eyes on her. She hesitated, then sighed and nodded. Thank you goddess for these eyes. They always worked. 4 “Oh, of course if it‘s something I can help with, I will do my best to.” She offered gently. “It‘s because you‘re a doctor I‘m asking for your help.” I answered quietly, keeping my eyes sorrowful.

The moment she placed her hand on my shoulder, concern filling her eyes, I knew she had brought it. Hook, line, and sinker. On this poor angel. 3 But honestly, I did need help. I was nineteen, pregnant and injured. Surely she‘d feel for me.

“I‘m pregnant but I don‘t want anyone to know... I just... I just need to know if my baby is ok since I‘ve been poisoned.” I explained, hoping she understood.

Her face drained of all colour as she jumped to her feet. “I‘ll run some additional tests. We didn‘t realise–” “Is there a chance the poison harmed my baby?” I whispered, real fear filling me. Her heart was thumping as she struggled to calm herself down.

“I... I can‘t say, I will run some further tests and we will do a scan, I will check–”

“But I need you to promise you won‘t tell anyone.” I cut in.

She nodded as she looked at me and tilted her head.

“What about your mate?”

She looked at my neck and I placed my hand over my mark. What do I say? I needed her to understand that this had to be a secret. Feeling horrible. I decided to weave a story. “My ex... he isn‘t a good person, if he finds out... things won‘t be good.” It wasn‘t an entire lie, Judah was a psychotic dick. Even if the baby wasn‘t his, he would harm it.

She seemed to understand and nodded.

“I will have everything set up, I will return soon.” She said before she hurried to the door. “Your secret is safe with me.”

Her words were like a wave of relief, and something told me she would keep her promise. She just had that vibe about her. 2

Three hours later, I felt entirely at ease. The baby was fine. Strong and growing perfectly.