Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Alpha Leo And The Heart Of Fire Chapter 132

Beautiful Bond Ch 5. S*icynovelbin

WINONA.

Azura sent me here. She was adamant she really wanted some s*icy wings from here, although I hadwondered why she wanted them since she had surely eaten when she was out. Something Corradoclarified, but I didn’t question it and came here, only to see Marcel sitting at a table with Kristina.

It made me upset, and I have never felt so angry, but should I care? Do I even have that right, when I’mnot even making a move? Even though everyone has given me their blessings in a way. I thought it’llbe ok but seeing her sitting there… I don’t like it, not one bit.

“Join me.” He says, snapping me from my thoughts.

I glance at Kristina, feeling bad for accusing her, but I don’t know if she’s really genuine… Therecertainly has been something between the two.

I frown slightly and look at Marcel, and I see the flicker of surprise in his eyes at my expression.

“I guess I will.” I say, giving a small smile.

I don’t think Marcel even wants me if he’s here meeting up with one of his booty calls. Winona! I’mmortified at my own mean thoughts; jealousy makes us ugly. Pursing my lips, I slowly sit down in thebooth opposite him, taking the place Kristina was in previously. The door tinkles before it shuts behindher. I find myself staring at her empty cup that remains in front of me.

“Can we get the table cleared and a fresh black coffee, and a tea.” Marcel says, calling someone over.“Also a platter of s*icy barbeque wings on the side.”

“I’m not really hungry.” I say, especially not after seeing her.

“I might be.” He counters and I run my fingers through my hair unable to argue with that. I’ve changedout of my dress, but I still have the makeup on… I tug at the sleeves of my white top, as the waiterwipes the table clean and walks away, casting us a curious glance that he tries to hide.

“Everyone has heard what you said at the party.” I sigh, running my fingers through my hair. I feel likeI’m getting a headache from all of this. I didn’t mind being invisible. 1

“I’m not ashamed of admitting that you’re mine, although I did act like a fool. Or more like atemperamental youngster who has no self-control. My own son had to stop me from punchingsomeone.” He mutters, disgruntled, and I glance up, having to hide my smile at his annoyance.

“You did… you sounded like you were ready to hit him-I mean, you just said you were going to…” Ichuckle before I cough to cover it. “Uh, I mean you did something a youngster would do, not the foolpart!”

I’m making this worse.

He c*cks a brow, and I blush under his gaze. “You didn’t seem to mind the compliment that he gaveyou.”

I shake my head. “No, because I know Li Sheng has never had anything for me and he has seen memany times before and I know what kind of person he is.” I reason gently.

He sits back frowning, and I wonder if he’s still annoyed.

“Hmm, which makes complimenting his shirt a little more understandable.” He mutters and I press mylips together, trying to stop them from twitching into a smile. Is he a little jealous?

“You still sound like a schoolboy.” I offer.

A jealous one.

He smirks slightly and shakes his head. ”Yes, I get it. I embarrassed myself.” He sighs in defeat.

“Sorry.” I say apologetically.

“It’s not your fault.” He replies. “Just our situation, so what made you agree to have a cup of tea withme?”

Is he trying to get me to admit I got jealous?

“Well, since you asked me, I thought why not.” I say, relieved when the waiter returns with a grilledplatter of sizzling wings, a dipping sauce, our hot drinks, and a bottle of water.

“Thanks.” Marcel says and I find myself admiring him.

Was it strange that I wanted to brush my hand down his jaw?

His dark chocolate eyes are watching me, and I suddenly feel thirsty. I look away, licking my lips.

“So, do you like s*icy food? These hot wings they have here are really tasty, and super s*icy.”

“I actually do. I tend to eat mild food with Corrado, but I do enjoy my spices. I do like eating greenchillies by themselves.”

“Oh yeah?”

I look down, thinking that’s no big deal… I’m sure many people do, and it is an odd thing to say. I’mregretting opening my mouth when Marcel picks up a chilli that sits on the bed of onions alongside thegrill platter. “I wonder, are you all talk and no action or can you actually walk the walk?”

I reach over and take the chilli from him. His hand brushes against mine and our eyes meet. Hebrushes his thumb across my knuckles, and I let the sparks dance along my skin. He moves back andopens the metal cap on the glass bottle of water as I bite into the chilli.

Oh, it tastes good. He’s watching me, slightly amused as he pours me a glass of water and I bite off therest of the chilli, leaving just the end. I place it on the side of the platter and look at him.

“See?”

“Nicely done, but I’m surprised all those chillies haven’t made you bitter. You’re still a pot of honey…”His eyes flash as he looks me over before forcing his gaze away.

I simply smile as I take up the water he’s poured for me and sip it before taking a wing and placing it onmy plate.

“Thank you… but I can get bitter.” I say, just like I did when I saw Kristina. I am not as nice as he thinks.“Oh, these are tasty.”

“Now we’re talking. These are the best barbeque wings in the Pack. I don’t think even Rosaline’s are asnice – don’t tell her that.”

“I won’t. I’ve never had these before. They are really delicious, I haven’t really been here…”

“Hmm? I can believe that. I haven’t seen you around here until today.’

“Yes, Azura actually sent me.” I blush as I shake my head. He sighs. “She hasn’t given up, has she?”

“I don’t think she will. She keeps saying it’s karma.” I smile, remembering how we planned to get themtogether…

“Are you remembering how easily we clicked when we were conspiring against them?”

“Yeah, I was actually. When I could just be myself…” I murmur, looking down at my two fingers that arecovered with sticky sauce.

He nods, flicking his hair back as he wipes his hands and picks up another wing. “I miss that.”

I look up slowly. He’s resting his chin on his free hand.

“I’m sorry…”

“Don’t apologise. I’m just saying I miss you being you, but I can’t blame you when the situation is ratherrough.”

I look at his mark and frown slightly. “It’s … I don’t know if I’m good enough for an Alpha… I can’t evenshift into my wolf, even though I feel my senses have heightened lately… I’m still not up to par.”

“Why can’t that be my choice to decide? You’re perfect Winona, just the way you are,”

‘And if we were ever to…” I can’t ask that here… I look around. We may be in the corner with the musicplaying, but there are all werewolves here. They’ll hear me.

He frowns and tilts his head. “Let’s finish and get out of here?”

I nod in agreement. “I like that idea.” I say, finishing off another wing and then taking the wipe out of itspacket to clean my hands.

Are we actually going to talk? I did want clarity on us… What he wants, what I want, because wheneverwe are around one another, all I see is him…

He downs his coffee rather fast, and I quickly sip my tea, trying to finish it fast.

“Take your time unless you’re in a rush to get out of here with me.” He smirks, and I tilt my head.

Leave with him…. No girl, he doesn’t mean it like that.

My cheeks burn and I quickly swallow the rest of my tea. “No, I just… Yeah, let’s go.” I say, standing up.

I’m about to stop and apologise for being the one to give the order, but when he gets up, leaving a fewnotes on the table, I simply smile. We had discussed that party for Azura and Leo over drinks and evena pizza, alongside Corrado. We laughed, teased, and had a good time. He had been adamant I wearthe black dress he had tricked me into choosing. He had complimented me… he had smiled at me, andI had been myself, completely.

I miss that.

He holds the door open, allowing me to slip out before him, but there isn’t enough space to get bywithout brushing against him.

The door shuts behind us and a sharp wind blows around us. It’s not cold though.

We’re silent as we continue down the street. I know werewolves can see in the dark, regardless of if it’sbright out or not, however the white streetlights illuminating the path made me feel even more exposed.

“Inside you were saying something, if we were ever too…?” He questions and I look up at him, tryingnot to take a deep inhale of his scent.

No time for self-doubt, Winona. This is my chance to ask the questions that swim around my mind.Kristina was enough of a wake-up call for me to stop running. I know it may not work and that I can’ttake that place in his life… but I can try…

Well, here goes nothing.

“If we were ever to accept this when it comes to marking one another… would you be ok with memarking you?” I ask the question I dared never say out loud before now.

He slows a little and looks down at me, and I look back at him.

“Would I be ok with it? I want you Winona, but I’m not going to push you, because it’s your decision…when it comes to being marked by you, there’s no doubt. I would want your mark on me as much as Iwant my mark on your pretty neck.” I blush, and then I pause, frowning. “I… I don’t think I can markyou…” I have never shifted, even partially.

“I’m certain you can. I think you just need the right emotions to awaken that side of you, just the wayyour eyes changed when we found out we’re mates.” He replies, tucking a strand of my hair behind myear.

“I hope so.”

He c*cks a brow, and a s*xy smirk crosses his lips. “So, you want to mark me?” His voice is deeper andhuskier.

My heart s*ips a beat and I blush as I run my fingers through my hair once again.I didn’t mean that…” Imurmur.

“You’re not a good liar.” He states.

My blush deepens, and I smile slightly. “I may be your second chance, but you are my first’… of courseit would cross my mind… but won’t Leo be upset if his mother’s mark is gone?”

“I don’t think so. He has been supportive of us, you know that. Of course, it wouldn’t be easy for him,but he understands. I also know you are probably one of the few people who understand him andwould never try to push him into more than he is ready for. In fact, he is extremely protective of you.”

“I would never do anything to hurt him…”

“And he’s the reason you’re hesitating.”

He states quietly, and I don’t miss the faint glimmer of hurt in his eyes.

I look at my hands before glancing up at the moon for a moment and then at the man who I’vedeveloped feelings for. ” He’s given me his blessings… I’m just… I’m just a noone in comparison to youand your family. Your son’s mate is the Heart of Fire, your brother is the Lycan King and your-”

“-Mate, is a perfect addition to this crazy family, if she simply gives me a chance to show her how hardI’ve fallen for her.”

His words make my breath hitch and I’m unable to turn away from him. “Ok… let’s try. I don’t want tooverstep my place. either…”

“You just need to remember you’re mine. That makes you my woman and your status is nothing lessthan that of

Azura’s. Tomorrow there’s Corrado’s birthday dinner with the family. Will you accompany me as mydinner partner?”

My eyes widen as I stare up at him. I know there is a family dinner planned… meaning the entire Rossiand Westwood families will be there… and they’ll know who I am… 12

I look up at him and although a part of me wants to hide away and avoid it; I know I can’t.

I have to be brave and face it all. If I want people to stay away from him, then I need to make it clearthat he is mine…

Mine…

“Sure… It’s going to be a little nerve- wracking, but yes, let’s do this.” I say, all my doubts and worriesfade away when he smiles, making my stomach flutter.

He is so handsome…

“Thank you.” He says softly.

No, thank you for being patient with me… He tilts his head, that s*xy smirk lingering on his face. “Oh,and one more thing…”

“Hmm?” I ask.

“I want you in black.”