Page 157 of Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire
Dan has begun running some tests on Judah’s body. He wasn’t a werewolf. That has been confirmed.
Then we have Eric, who reported on Emmet acting fucking crazy and playing up in prison, demanding to be let out.
We get dressedbefore we head up to have breakfast with Corrado. He is already sitting at the table when we step out of my office. The table is laden with a pretty extravagant breakfast, and I hear the door click shut, signalling Winona has slipped out. She really is far slyer than she lets on… the clothes she purchased for Azura said a lot, too. She, Marcel, and Corrado are a trio that should not be together.
But it is Corrado’s smile that makes me smile back. He is practically radiating happiness.
“We are going to have breakfast together!” He exclaims, jumping off his seat and running over, straight into Azura’s arms. She crouches down, hugging him back tightly.
“Hey, kiddo! Yes, we are, and I’m very, very hungry!” She says as they part, and he quickly wraps his arms around my legs. I lift him up, carrying him to the table.
“I’m so happy, Daddy!” He whispers to me before turning to look at Azura. “See? I told you, Azura Mommy, if you stay, we will have nice food. You won’t have to have lumpy sandwiches.” I smirk, glancing at her. She pauses, and for a moment, I almost chuckle, thinking she is offended, only to see her looking at him with emotions in her eyes.
“Azura Mommy… I love that,” she says, softly ruffling his hair. “But my sandwiches are so good!”
“No, they’re not.” He giggles as I place him down.
Azura Mommy… I won’t say it, but seeing them have that bond is… perfect.
“Yes, they are!”
I sit down, and we’re all tucked in. This feels pretty good.
It’s now afterbreakfast, and we are getting ready to leave. Azura’s friend, Song, will be coming along, too, and from there, she’ll head home.
“So why is he here?” I ask, seeing Corrado carrying a small backpack as he holds Azura’s hand.
“Azura Mommy said I can come to visit our family too,” he says proudly. She looks at me challengingly, and I simply give her a cold glare. Am I really not going to fucking argue?
I am about to say something, looking at the defiant duo who are staring at me, and I fucking swear they are double of one another with those expressions, but, hearing footsteps, I turn.
“Hey! I’m glad I caught you guys before you leave… I baked some cookies. Definitely have them on the journey,” she says, handing the tin to Azura.
“Oh, thanks, Jackie.”
“I will miss you.”
“Oh, I’ll be back.” Azura smiles, surprising her, and Jackie suddenly hugs her.
“Thank the goddess!” Azura smiles.
“Yeah, see, Leo? Everyone likes me but you.” She gives me a dirty look.
I do fucking like you. I just didn’t want to admit it,I say through the link pointedly. She simply gives me a haughty look.
Well, you have the rest of our lives to make it up to me…she trails off, and I know what came to her mind.
Yeah, guess I’m going to have to figure shit out so I can make it up to you,I say, masking my emotions. Our eyes lock.
We will.
Jackie now turns to me, giving me a small smile. She speaks, drawing me from my thoughts.
“Leo, when you return, I want to reject Emmet,” she says quietly, twisting her hands in front of her as she comes over to me. I nod, giving her a one-armed hug. I can sense her fear, feeling her shaking slightly.
“I’m proud of you, Jackie,” I say quietly.
“Well… I’m glad. You’ve always been like that older brother to me, Leo. Thanks… I won’t be tied to an abuser and a traitor. I won’t stop living either… so you don’t either, okay?” I smirk glancing over at Azura and Corrado.
