Page 133 of Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire
“Aww, thank you, Jax,” Azura adds, her voice holding a hint of seduction.
So, she is going to play like that? With my own fucking men? Irritation seeps through me, and the urge to hide her from thefucking world tempts me.I don’t fucking think so.I am about to speak when the sounds of footsteps reach my ears. The front door opens, and three familiar scents fill my nose, one of them only making my irritation heighten.
Azura looks behind me, her eyes shadowing before she looks away.
“Hey, guys,” Eric greets us, and I turn to see him with both Jackie and Nikki. Jackie is dressed in a simple dress, whilst Nikki has obviously tried her hardest. She is now watching me, her heart racing.
Like what I’m wearing?She asks suggestively through the link. I frown, about to reply, when Jackie walks over to Azura.
“Azura, can I have a word?” She whispers just as Azura is turning to leave with Song.
“Sure,” Azura agrees, drawing my attention back to her.Fuck, does she have to look so fucking good?They walk to the side, my eyes on Azura’s ass.Damn, I fucking need to get laid.
“I’m sorry. I’m sorry for everything he did to you. Forgive me?” Jackie whispers. She is speaking silently, but I can hear her still despite the music. Azura tilts her head, her glossy locks just itching to be played with.
“You didn’t do anything wrong. It’s fine,” she says, smiling gently. “It’s really okay. Please don’t worry.”
“Thank you,” Jackie replies as both women embrace.
“Stay strong,” Azura whispers just as a sudden wave of heat washes over me, but it vanishes as soon as it comes.
“I won’t forgive him. I will reject him,” Jackie whispers, her voice breaking.
“Rejections won’t break us. We will come out of this stronger,” Azura replies as she moves back.
“Thanks,” Jackie says, smiling at her. I frown, wondering what had happened to me moments earlier.
“Come on, let’s go outside,” Azura tells Jackie, motioning Songover. She doesn’t spare any of us a further glance as she leaves, hand in hand with Song, her other hand on Jackie’s back.
“Wow, the Luna is angry with me?” Eric asks quietly.
“She isn’t the Luna, Eric,” Nikki says sharply.
“She bears our Alpha’s mark, so she is,” he replies firmly. For someone who was always welcoming, he seems a little hostile towards her, not that I fucking care. Either something is in the fucking air, or my senses are on overdrive.
I turn, leading the way out back, not wanting to spend an extra minute in Nikki’s presence. She really fucking doesn’t get the damn fucking hint.
You know, I’m glad you dumped her, although it took you two years,Jax remarks through the link.
Yeah, and just so we’re clear, stay away from Azura. She’s mine,I growl back. I frown in shock at my words as my eyes meet Jax’s, who simply smirks. What the actual fuck is going on with my mood?
My eyes find her, her scent reaching my nose, and I inhale deeply, watching her talking to Winona and Corrado. Is it just me, or is it too fucking hot out here?
“Leo -” Nikki’s hand touches my shoulder, and, in a flash, I grab it, ripping it off me.
“I have been fucking patient with you, so before I have you thrown out of here… get the fuck away from me,” I growl.
Silence seems to fall over the garden of people, and I can feel all eyes on me, but I don’t really fucking care. The hatred that is coursing through me feels stronger than ever. Nikki’s eyes fill with tears as she tries to tug free.
“You’re hurting me, Leo.”
“Then don’t fucking touch me,” I reply venomously, letting go of her.
I turn away only for my eyes to meet with Azura’s. She is frowning slightly as she watches me with concern, her eyes ablinding silver. The predatorial growl of my wolf fills my head as I look at her. I need her… no. I fucking want her.
My mind feels murky.
Claim her so the world fucking knows she is mine…
