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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,
AZURA. Leo exhales, and I know he isn’t happy that I told Liam, but I am not going to keep hiding it. They need to know the truth, and I will tell them today. I move away from Leo and hug Liam, who is still trying to get his head wrapped around what I just said. He looks down at me, frowning deeply. “Your ex?” I don’t blame him for being confused. I never really told anyone about Judah… “How about we head inside, and we talk? I need to tell Mama and Dad too… Alejandro and Kiara will be here shortly as well…” I say turning to look at Leo, I had felt the sharp pain rip through me and knew something had happened and so I had ran to check on them. “I don’t want two of the men that I love the most fighting… Please.” Liam sighs softly, hugging me tightly and kisses my forehead, before he rests his chin on top of my head for a few moments. I know why he’s hurting, he’s always spoiled me, always treated me well no matter what I did. That night, when he found me, I saw the pain he was in,
AZURA.Kiara places her arm around her, “We will Mom, and he will pay, he just upset two of the most powerful families in the country and-” she’s cut off by Leo and Alejandro.“What do you mean two of the? We ARE the fucking strongest. Well, we Rossis are, anyway.” Alejandro says arrogantly.“Saying that as if there are others on parr is fucking insulting.” Leo says at the exact same moment.We all look at them and I see it once again; the stark similarity between the two. Both are in similar clothing, both with chains around their necks, expensive watches, cigarettes in their hands, tattoos, frowns, and those matching attitudes.Wow.“We’re nothing alike.” Leo growls, a rebuttal to our unspoken thoughts as Marcel chuckles.Damn was it wrong that I found that sexy? I wouldn’t mind letting him manhandle me and fuck me hard… Leo’s eyes flash as they meet mine, the look of hunger in them told me he heard everything I was thinking. My stomach does a somersault and I simply wink at him.“W