Page 29 of Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire
“I’m paying,” I cut in firmly, ending the conversation with one glare.
“So, how are your injuries now?” Emmet asks, watching me keenly. He seems too sharp for my liking, and I give him a thumbs-up casually.
“They’re healed. I can’t even tell anymore,” I reply, turning so they can see my back, where all that is left is some slight bruising which should hopefully be gone soon enough.
“Cool. Welcome to the Sangue Pack, home to the most fearless wolves in the country. I’m sure your pack doesn’t compare,” Emmet smirks. Is it just me being paranoid, or is he trying tofind out where I’m from?
“Nice, well it’s great to stop by here… I’ll be on my way, bye.”
I walk off, slipping my hands into my back pockets as I walk away, feeling their eyes on me. Why is everyone so curious to find out where I am from?
Two hours later, I have walked around the entire town, and I have even done some shopping. The pack is impressive and of a good size, but it is the training section that is to die for. Not only do they have the latest state-of-the-art gym hall, but the training facility, which is a computerised hall with built-in automated firearms and machinery that will attack the training wolves, is something right out of a movie. I am in awe. Sure, the academy and even our packs have similar things, but this… this is an entirely new level. The entire ground in the room moves, giving the effect of an earthquake. The illusions created by the computers make real-life situations appear in the room down below. Right now, they are in a forest setting, being attacked by some kind of monster. This shit is right out of a zombie apocalypse movie! A few men and women are watching.
“It’s impressive, isn’t it?”
I turn away from the indestructible display window and look at the man who seems to be in his thirties. He is in a suit, well built, tall, with black hair and hazel eyes.
“Raj Kapoor, the Sangue Pack Beta,” he introduces himself.
“Azura,” I reply with a small smile as we shake hands. “And yes, very impressive, the technology is so advanced. We have rooms with firearms and stuff, but the life-like illusion without any eyewear? Plus the fact that they are actually using their sense of smell, although it’s all machinery?”
“The younger Alpha is impressive with anything to do withtechnology. He actually came up with this when he was abroad at the tender age of twenty. He had the blueprints and a vision. His father is the one who put the idea forth to the council, and… well, everyone started something similar, but it is our young Alpha who is the mastermind behind it. You have to admit, even with all the impressive magic and technology of the Academies for the Gifted, none will be as fine as this.”
I stare at the screen above the glass, a view that shows us exactly what those below are seeing, and shake my head.
“No, we see a metal room, one that will often be filled with magic, but this... it’s a whole new game change… Alpha Leo is smart. I’m impressed.”
“He is a good man, too,” Raj says with a nod before he points at a woman who has been thrown to the ground. “There’s a system that also assesses teamwork and strategy.”
“No wonder no one from this pack even needs to go to the academy,” I murmur. Raj smiles slightly.
“Well, that’s another story. I haven’t seen you before. I thought all the new mates had arrived a few weeks ago.”
“Oh, no, I’m not mated to anyone here, I’m just visiting. The Little Alpha knows my mate,” I reply, internally smug at my newfound name for Leo.
“Ah, I see.” Raj nods and after chatting for a bit, I take my leave. It is obvious, unlike my pack, anyone who enters this one is strictly watched. Did the Beta talk to me to evaluate me?
I enter the block of apartments, and the first thing I notice is Corrado sitting forlornly on the floor whilst a woman is crouched over him, trying to cheer him.
“Would you like to go play outside, Corrado?” She asks.
“No.”
“Ice cream?”
“No.”
I head to the lift, looking at the boy who now turns, watchingme curiously.
“Hey, kiddo.” I flash him a smile. “You alright?”
“I’m… bored,” he says after a moment. That wasn’t the word he was going to use. He had changed his mind mid-sentence.
“Now you shouldn’t be bored. Kids your age should be up to some mischief! Want to come to my place? I’m going to cook,” I offer before I can stop myself.
“I don’t know if Alpha Leo will be okay with that,” the woman says hesitantly.
“He’s bored, and besides, you will be there with him,” I reassure her, pressing the lift button.
