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LEO. “Stay here.” I commanded Azura, taking hold of her arms and pressing her up against a pillar. “I’ve got your back.” Jax nodded, turning his back to Azura as he stood guard. Things had turned into a fucking mess. I ran out from behind the pillar, reloading my gun as I shot two men dead, ducking behind a table before reaching Ace. Jin was by my side within seconds as we both pulled Ace up. He was bleeding profusely. “Get him out of here, now!” I commanded, dragging him behind the pillar along with Jin. “I’ll cover you.” Jin nodded, shouldering Ace. He was still alive… which meant it wasn’t the bullets that- I turned, seeing one of my men fall to the ground, instantly dead. My head snapped up, seeing the men in balaclavas and leather who were shooting wildly. “They’re here.” Unease settled into me as I saw Azura pale. She didn’t need to say it aloud, nor did I need to hear her thoughts to know these were Judah’s men. I glanced at Azura. ‘Use the ring!’ She nodded, sliding i
AZURA. I was raging. There was not a bone in my entire damn body that was not burning with fury. I glared at the damn sexy dick of an Alpha in the seat beside me, who was acting like he owned the entire fucking world, although his pain still echoed in my body. How? How was he even able to bear it when his body was screaming in agony? He now turned those sexy ice-blue eyes, that always seemed to ask me if I wanted to fuck, on me. I squashed the thoughts, my eyes blazing as he stared at me, as damn arrogant as ever with that 'I don’t give a shit' expression. “Do not look at me like that.” I growled. His eyebrow raised, and I clenched my jaw, my hands gripping my thighs as I tried to control myself. I swear to the goddess if I hit him now, we would have a damn accident. Plus, he was driving crazy fast. “I’m not even looking at you in any specific way.” Came his husky, deep voice. I hated that I still found him so damn hot when I was so fucking pissed. “If this is about locking you
LEO. “You may begin.” Dad said as he sat at the table to the side, at the front of the room. We were in the pack conference hall. The room was large, and rows of chairs were set out for those who would witness the trial. Alongside Dad at the table at the front were Raj, and three other elders who were well-known and respected around the pack. Although this decision would not be made by them alone, but by the Pack itself, they were still needed to keep order. Emmet was seated on a chair right at the centre of the front, his wrists cuffed to the arms of the chair. He was bound too. The table beside the chair held a tablet that was hooked up to the screen behind him. Anything he would type, would be shown to the Pack via the screen. “Emmet Garrons, you will write only the truth and tell nothing but the truth. Answering all questions truthfully, and adhering to the rules of this Pack, understood?” Dad’s command was absolute, making Emmet lower his head. He looked defeated, not like t
AZURA. We simply walked around the pack for a bit. Leo looked super pissed, and I knew he’d tell me what was on his mind when he was ready. But the minutes were passing, and I could feel his irritation rising. Even with his impeccable skills at keeping the block up, he was still letting snippets seep through the cracks. He was on his fourth cigarette already, and I had had enough. I need him to talk. “Ok. What’s wrong?” I asked, coming to a stop, and gripping his upper arm. A soft wind blew through my hair as I forced him to turn to face me. He had his jaw clenched; those plump lips set in that pissed-off pout of his. Oh, Goddess, this man was so fuckably perfect. Was that a word? It was in my books. But right now, I was more concerned about his emotions, he was still struggling to control them. What exactly had happened? I tilted my head, waiting for him to speak as I stepped closer, cupping his face. “Tell me, what’s wrong?” I whispered. He exhaled, his arms locking around my
MARCEL. I returned home, hearing Winona and Corrado in the lounge and although I was tempted to go greet him, I knew she wasn’t comfortable around me alone. I had messed that up and I really have no idea why I did what I did. Fuck, I screwed up big time and why did I even think she’d be interested? I was sixty; she was twenty-six, that’s a big gap. Sighing heavily, I headed to the kitchen to make myself a mug of coffee. The trial from earlier was still fresh in my mind. Eric’s reaction was extremely worrying… Of course, I understand the compassion killing, rather than having someone who hates him pull the bullet. Eric himself did it to make it easier for his brother. For Emmet to know that those he hates weren’t the ones who killed him, would make it easier for him to go… but I didn’t think Eric was the type to ever be able to kill anyone, let alone his brother. There was no hesitation in him, not even a tremor to his wrist… His heartbeat was fast, but that was it. I ran my fingers
AZURA. “Just say hi, trust me.” I smirked, watching Leo observe Skyla sharply. “I’ll fucking pass.” He replied cockily, making Malevolent hiss and I gently tug Skyla back, feeling her aura growing. “When did you get here?” I asked, trying to diffuse her rising temper. She blinked and shook her head, her eyes returning to their vibrant green. “Not long ago, it was supposed to be a surprise. Kat wanted to jump you, and go surprise! But then when we were waiting for you guys to return and I saw you two might just… you know, smooch- gross, so I decided to interrupt.” She said, pulling me inside as I stroked Malevolent, who purred with approval. “I see. Hey Malevolent, dare I ask what you have been up to?” “Oh, the usual.” Skyla smirked just as Marcel and Kataleya came into the hall. Unlike Skyla, who was in leather pants, high heels, and a crop top, Kat was wearing a chiffon floral dress up to her knees with long flowing sleeves. She was the opposite of Sky who was the slimmest of u
AZURA. Skyla sighed and nodded “Yeah well the Moon Goddess has a crazy mind, I wonder what she’s up to… I’m dealing though, so how are you adapting here?” She asked, changing the subject. “Great, Leo’s friends and the pack are really welcoming. You know…” I began, my heart beating as I wasn’t sure if I should mention it… “Leo… he’s dying.” Both girls looked at me, shock clear on their faces as Skyla sat up, her eyes blazing that deep plum colour once again. “What do you mean? Can Mama not fix him?” I shook my head. “Kia can’t heal what’s gone.” “Yeah… But there has to be a solution. I…” Kataleya whispered, shaking her head worriedly. “There is, I can heal him.” I said. I sat up as both girls looked at me questioningly. “What do you mean?” Skyla asked as Malevolent jumped into her lap, purring. She stroked her, watching me intently. I took a deep breath. “I have the moon fire too… or as Dante put it, I am the heart of fire.” I said, closing my eyes as I summoned my powers forth
LEO. ‘In-laws in the house.’ Jax’s amused voice came through the link. ‘Shut it.’ Why the fuck did I mention that Liam is still fucking pissed at me? ‘They ooze power.’ Ace adds. He, Jax and Jin were there to welcome them into the pack, as well as to do their security checks. I don't trust Judah, and at any moment, he could make his move. ‘I’m on my way to the mansion. I’ll meet you lot there.’ ‘Ready to become Alpha?” Dan asks. I raise an eyebrow, stopping as I look into the mirrored wall of one of the buildings, fixing my shirt a little. I'm wearing a pair of black pants, paired with a white buttoned shirt that I have pushed the sleeves up on and left a few buttons open. The Westwoods… Just great. As much as I had talked to them on the phone or video call, in person it is an entirely different thing. ‘Oh yeah, not the time, but Nikki demands to attend the ceremony.’ Li Sheng’s voice came, sounding pretty tired. I raise a brow as I continue towards the mansion. ‘Yeah? Well,