Leonardo X April Novels & Stories

Chapter Ninety Nine: The Alpha Celebration — A Luna Presented Ronan’s POV The dawn broke quietly over the pack grounds, but inside me, a storm raged like thunder. Today was the day. The day of the Alpha celebration. The day I was supposed to stand before my pack and claim not just the title, but my place beside my Luna — Selene. But she was nowhere to be found. ⸻ The grand hall was already alive with noise when I entered. The air buzzed with chatter and laughter, the scent of incense and roasted meat thick and heavy.

I have learned to embrace that I am not going to be alone in this. For today, we are having burgers and fries and lots of steaks. As for me and Zayn? Oh we are not going anywhere. Because he is mine and I am his. Oh, and also, Did I tell you that I am the new Luna? There you go, Scoot.

"Did the Alpha just say what I think he said?" I forced myself to speak past the lump in my throat. "Who are you?" "Don't you know?" A ghost of a smile crossed his lips. It did not reach his eyes. Then I saw the marking on his collar, a silver crescent moon ringed in thorns, and my heart stopped. "You are Alpha Zarek," I whispered. "Our Alpha." "I am." He tilted his head, studying me. "And you are my fated mate, which means you are my Luna."

He sank back into the hotel couch, eyes closed, hands clenched in his lap. “She was my first real connection,” he whispered to the dark. “And I destroyed it before I even understood what it meant.” Leonard didn’t sleep again. His phone buzzed at 4:07 a.m. Marcus: She’s a silent partner in Cross Atelier’s latest Paris collection. I can make something happen. Emergency meeting. Tomorrow. Noon. But… keep your expectations low, Leo. Leonard didn’t respond. He didn’t need to. His mind was already racing.

Leonardo mumbled to himself. "Fuck", Leonardo groaned, glancing down at his pants, where his cock was visibly straining the fabric. His erection had literally created a noticeable tent in his pants. The feeling was annoyingly painful, and he really needed relief. "Relax, it's just a boob photo; we're not even into boobs," Leonardo muttered to himself, attempting to calm his aroused state. He stared at the photo on his phone screen, grateful that his phone could still access deleted messages because he wouldn't have known what to do without the photo on his phone.

An hour to prepare to hurt Lilian more, and make Leah the next prey. It would become Leonardo's best pool party ever in the history of his parties. Tonight would be fun and iconic… for Leah.

I promise not to be far from you Raven,' April promised. 'Promise?' I asked smiling. 'I promise,' April said raising her pinky finger and pouting like a child. We both laughed happily and hugged again. April pulled out of our embrace and got the powder from the vanity table. 'Now let us put powder on those tears paths before Emma cuts off my head for making you cry. Goddess knows you cried enough this morning when you and mum decided to do the tears match. So my dear Luna promise me that no more emotional stuff that will make you cry,' April said rushing every word as she amended my makeup.

I lift my chin, chasing after the intoxicating heat, but it’s gone. Confused, I open my eyes. Leonardo stares at me with a shuttered expression. He cups my jaw in his big hand and lifts my face to his. “I can’t go further with you, Luna Belle. You’re only seventeen.” I bite my lip, both disappointed and frustrated. Brushing our cheeks together, he brings his lips to my ear. “Happy birthday, Leonardo.” My skin tingles where the roughness of his stubble grates over it. My mouth is dry. “Thank you.”

A knock came from the door and April jolted up and away from Orion, she was just in time before the door opened. It wasn't Lily this time, it was a man she had never seen before. The man's gaze moved to April curiously. After a few seconds, Orion cleared his throat and the man quickly looked away from April, facing him. April walked away to the painting area, taking her seat. The setting was still as she left it. She had no other thing in mind than to paint Orion, without the horns this time, no extra features. she stood up again and fished her phone out of her purse.

he said proudly, “are for your upcoming campaign. Custom accessories from one of my brand collaborations. Use them, and I promise the media will drool.” Liana laughed, hugging him. “You’re impossible.” “Impossible but useful,” he winked. “Also, Leo sends his apologies for being a control freak last night. You know him — all protect, zero chill.” “I know,” she murmured, her smile softening. “But I get it. He just… worries too much.” Dante tilted his head, watching her carefully. “You’re growing fast, Li. I think it’s freaking him out.” “Why?”