Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Chapter 44

44. A Showdown

AZURA.

I hadn‘t even gotten to the entrance to the motel when the phone beeped, and I looked down at it.

Judah.

I felt sick and my heart was thumping before I even clicked on it. I hated being around him. I hated how whenever he was near, something always went wrong. I just wished he was gone from my life for good, or better yet, I wish I had never fucking met him.

I looked down at my phone, frowning at the message.

‘I want you to take out any weapons you are carrying, and toss them in that trash bin. Then make your way around the back and up onto the rooftop. Leave the phone there too. Don‘t play

smart, I‘m watching you my Pet.‘

‘He‘s here.‘ I said to Leo through the link, trying to sound as normal as possible.

I hated him with a passion.

I was glad Leo was near... I felt a little at ease.

Stay calm, I‘m right there with you.‘ His voice was powerful, calm, and confident which equates to sexy–as–hell.

But that sick feeling only grew with each step, as I took out the dagger that Leo had given me. He had also given me a few other items which didn‘t really look like weapons, but would give me some protection, although he was sure I wouldn‘t need them.

‘What is with you and all these gadgets? Are you Batman?‘ I asked through the link as I tossed the phone and dagger into the trash. 2 ‘A billionaire with a troubled past and is smart as fuck? Kinda fits, but no, because I‘m not a hero.

You‘re becoming mine... 3

‘Well then Leo Rossi, are you a villain?‘ I asked, almost cursing myself for sounding a tad too flirty.

‘Do you need to label me Azura Rayne Westwood?‘ 1

Maybe?‘ “Then I’m just someone doing what I need to do. Call it whatever the fuck you want. I don‘t need to be a hero or a villain, I‘m just something in between.‘ I spotted the rusty metal steps and looked at them. They led all the way up... slowly I began walking up them, trying not to smile at his tone.

A sharp wind blew, and I scanned my surroundings. 1 ‘Well, I think Batman fits, but then he doesn‘t have a sexy butt, so maybe you can be Buttman

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or Sexy Butt?‘ I cackled trying not to laugh out loud. ‘Very amusing... Now focus, where are you headed?‘ ‘He wants me to make my way up to the rooftop.‘

And you didn‘t tell me that? Be careful and do not antagonise him.‘

Understood.‘ I replied, keeping my face blank just in case he was watching me.

The stairs creaked and clanged under my feet as I continued slowly upwards. The noise felt too loud in the silence. An occasional car driving past could be heard, or a street cat.

I was extra aware, trying to listen out for anything; even the rustling of the leaves in the trees felt loud.

My mind turned to other things. Was Song with himn? Was she safe? 1

SIL

I was near the top when Leo‘s voice came again. ‘I can see you and I have the camera connected. Don‘t try anything reckless, ok?‘ ‘Ok. I‘m not a reckless person.’ ‘You sure aren‘t.‘ Came his sarcastic response. I reached the top, and I realised that just talking to him had helped the unease that now returned with vengeance.

I scanned the area, my heart skipping a beat when I saw the slumped body of Song tied up against the railing, her blond and ash hair catching my eyes. My stomach twisted sickeningly as I saw the bruises and cuts along her entire body.

“Song!” I shouted and was about to run over when a shadow fell over me, I turned just in time to see Judah lunge at me. I ducked, stepping back.

“Stay back” I growled murderously.

‘Keep your distance, try to stall him.‘ Leo‘s voice came, calm and in control.

“Ah little Pet... How I missed you...” He said, his voice sinister and dark.

He walked slowly as he advanced on me like a predator would, but he forgets that I‘m not his prey...

“Shame, I didn‘t miss you.” I countered, my eyes flickering to Song. The distance between us was growing as I kept stepping back, making sure I was far from the edge of the building.

“So, that bastard who texted me really thought he could keep you?” He spat venomously.” Your so– called mate?”

“I‘m not a fucking pet or animal that anyone can keep me. I do what I fucking want. We were done a year ago, Judah. Just get the hell out of my life!”

“We had a deal. You will obey me, and then I will decide if you can go.” His eyes flashed dangerously.

“I don‘t care about the deal anymore. Tudah, I‘m done! Want to release those videos! Go for it. ” I said icily.

“Don‘t push me freak, because I fucking will.” His eyes darkened as he advanced on me, his

face contorted in rage.

How did I ever find him handsomne? How did I ever even kiss him? Just the thought made me

sick

“Fuck off.” “Relax.‘ Leo‘s voice came, calm and in control.

‘Don‘t tell me to calm down.‘ I growled back. ‘You are only going to anger him... Trust me, think with a level head.‘ “I would be very careful if I were you.” Judah growled, and he was in front of me in a flash. I tensed, staying alert, ready to protect my baby if I had to. “Fine, you wanted me, you got me. What do you want with me?” I asked coldly, trying to control the anger that I wanted to unleash, and I knew if I wasn‘t pregnant, I would have.

He was within reach now, and although I felt stronger since both Leo and I had marked one another, I didn‘t want to risk anything. Especially when I knew what he was capable of. “I want so much... but the question is, have you really removed all your weapons? Strip for me just how you used to.” I frowned, my anger flaring through me as his eyes raked over me, making my skin crawl. “Let‘s see that body of yours again. Watching those videos just isn‘t enough, you know?” Judah continued.

I suddenly felt such an intense wave of anger which made me gasp and step back.

These... these emotions weren‘t mine...

‘Fucking bastard.’ Leo‘s venomous growl came.

My heart was pounding as Judah took out his gun, cocking it and pointing it at me.

“Strip you bitch, before I fucking blow your brains out.” He hissed.

‘I‘m right here.‘ Leo‘s trembling growl of pure rage came.

I removed my jacket slowly, knowing I had the bodysuit on anyway. It was then that I saw the black shadow behind Judah.

Leo.

“And I will fucking blow your brains out if you ever talk to her like that again.” He hissed venomously, his steely eyes full of rage, as he held the barrel of his gun against Judah‘s forehead. 2

Then, everything moved too fast, Judah turned, raising his gun just as Leo kicked Judah‘s wrist. I heard something snap and the gun went flying. A shot going off. Judah growled in rage, his dark aura swirling around him.

My heart was in my throat as the smell of blood filled the air. I saw Judah lunge at Leo and both men fell to the floor in a scuffle.

Leo was stronger and definitely more agile, but Judah seemed to be fast... too fast... 3

His movements looked strange, almost inhuman,well we weren‘t human, but the angles his body moved, looked abnormal.

They were a blur as both exchanged powerful hits. I ran toward Song, only for Judah to yank me away as he escaped from Leo. I hissed when his hand wrapped around my throat in choke hold. I elbowed

him, slamming my foot up behind me straight in his crotch.

“Bitch!” He yanked me back, and just when I felt my arm being violently pulled behind me, Leo was in front of us. “I have–”

Judah was cut off, when Leo shot him at point blank rage, he dodged, instantly forced to let go of me. Leo pulled me against him, his arm snaking around my waist possessively. 2 My heart pounded as I looked up at him. Even in this dangerous moment, my core clenched as I looked up at him.

His eyes were cold and deadly.

Yup, I love a Badboy. 6

Especially this one. And those piercings that I never knew I had an interest in, were now something I loved. 2

His hand squeezed my waist gently, reassuring me, before he moved me behind him.

“You just signed your death wish.” Leo hissed, glaring at Judah, who had narrowly dodged the bullet.

I came back to reality, looking around before rushing over to Song. “Song!” I whispered as she looked at me through her bruised, puffy eyes. “How dare he...”

“I‘m all good.” She said, trying to smile the moment I removed her mouth gag. “I‘d help, but he has poisoned me.”

“Seriously girl, stop thinking about helping.” I whispered, beginning to work on the ropes around her legs.

I heard footsteps and turned to see several of Judah‘s boys approach. Guns in hand. Some I remembered...

“Not so fast boys.” A deep voice came, and both Song and I turned to see four men. 1 I gripped the ropes and extracted my claws, I slashed through them pulling her to her feet. There were four of them, all dangerously handsome, well built and dressed in black, but they oozed power. One of them broke away as Judah‘s men rushed at them, but before I could pay attention to what was happening, I felt a searing pain in my chest.

I doubled over and it took me a moment to realise it wasn‘t my own.

“Azura!”

“Leo!” I turned, panic and fear for Leo consuming me.

I turned to see Leo was still standing, whilst Judah was clearly losing. Leo‘s aura was incredible, I could see the sheer level of it whipping around him like a violent storm. He really was a Rossi... his power was incredible... It felt like waves of power were rolling off of him. Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Things seemed to be moving in slow motion. I saw Leo draw his gun, cocking it and aiming it at Judah, who was scrambling to his feet. Bloody and raging with anger, but it was nothing compared to the anger that I could feel within me from Leo, despite how composed and in control he looked.

Why was I in pain... – “Azura...” Song murmured her arm now supporting me. I couldn‘t breathe. What was happening? “I have a million fucking questions, but everyone knows the sooner you kill the bad guy the better. But before I finish you off I have one question... Where did you get those bullets?” Leo growled, slamming him to the ground, his foot on Judah‘s chest.

Judah simply let out a choked laugh.

“Wouldn‘t you want to know? I‘m not telling you anything.” He spat back, grunting when Leo placed more force on his chest with his foot. “You fucking Alpha!”

“If that‘s how you want to play, fine. I‘ll get my answers one way or another. See you in hell...” Leo said, his voice void of all emotion.

He pulled the trigger before my very eyes, shooting him square in the forehead. Judah‘s gaze snapped to mine as Leo emptied his gun, making sure every last bullet impaled Judah‘s chest. His eyes were filled with something, but he didn‘t speak, and I was in too much pain too. His body jerked with every shot, and I had to look away. “He‘s dead.” One of Leo‘s men said calmly to Leo.1

“Yeah, Jax I can fucking see that.” Leo growled back, but it was clear the anger he felt was not enough. Was this really it? The end of Judah? I was shocked he didn‘t escape. It felt surreal. “Is he really dead?” I asked hoarsely as I exchanged looks with Song. “I‘m shocked he didn‘t try to escape.” + “I think he is Hun.” She replied giving me a small smile

“He‘s dead, I had an electric voltage barrier placed around this motel, if he tried to leave he would have been fucking fried.” Leo replied icily. He had some cuts and bruises but nothing major... Then why was I hurting? 2 “Like a toasted barbeque, shall we bring the body back to the pack?” One of his men said. 2 “Yes.” Leo replied, crouching down to check if he really was dead. “He‘s gone.” 3

I let out a breath I never knew I was holding.

He was gone.

“Come on ladies, let‘s get you both somewhere safe.” Jax said, his green eyes calculating as he looked us both over. “Luna?”

I couldn‘t answer, the discomfort in my chest growing. “Shit. Did she get hurt?” The one in the taxi, Li Sheng, came hurrying over.

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What was happening?

I pressed a hand to my upper abdomen as I lost my balance. Both men reached for me quickly but it was Leo who caught me. The intense sparks and his scent cocooning me.

This was my safe place. “I... I don‘t know what‘s happening... it hurts.” I whispered, my vision darkening. “Song.” “We got your bubblegum friend.” Jax‘s voice came and I think I heard a huff from Song, but I wasn‘t sure..

The warmth of Leo‘s body and the sparks that danced along my skin felt relaxing, despite the pain.

He lifted me bridal–style but he was panicking...

Why?

“Fuck. Azura!” I heard him curse as my vision darkened.

What... Why was I… Wait...

‘Leo... Leo... are you hurt?‘ I managed to murmur through the link as I clutched his shirt, forcing myself to look up at him through my lashes. ;

A glimmer of guilt filled his eyes before I lost consciousness, and my world turned dark... 3 A/N: Hello everyone. Due to personal problems, I will be delaying the release of His Dark Obsession until next month because right now I am unable to write much and I want to focus the time I do have on Alpha Leo. I know I will not be able to write two books right now. So for now, we will continue with just Alpha Leo! Thank you for everyone‘s messages of support and prayers. 26