Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire

Chapter 27

A Lie

AZURA.

I left the lift, but he was nowhere in sight, but that wasn’t going to deter me. I followed his scent, my eyes blazing as the image of Jackie’s bruises flashed in my mind.

I looked around, sniffing the air, following my nose around the side of the apartment before breaking into a jog, just in time to see him disappear behind another building. I looked back at the streetlights and wondered where he was going.

“Emmet!” I shouted as I rushed to catch up.

I turned the corner and saw him about to enter the dark building, but he stopped when I called

him.

“Azura?” He looked surprised to see me. “Didn’t you leave?”

I guess he really didn’t see me upstairs. “Oh, I came back.” I replied, walking over to him.

And I’m fucking glad I did.

His eyes narrowed as if suddenly suspicious of why I was here, his expression darkened, and he looked me over. “Why are you following me?”

“Because I was right there when you stormed out of your apartment, right before I saw the marks on Jackie’s neck.” I replied, looking him square in the eye.

“Look here, I don’t know what the fuck you want, but what I do is none of your goddamned business. Stay out of this. Remember you and your kind are not fucking welcome here.” He spat. 1

“My kind? We are all fucking werewolves, you dumb dick. We are fucking one, and even if weren’t, there shouldn’t be fucking discrimination.”

Ok, Azura you are going off-topic.

“You know… I checked, and there’s only one fucking Azura, and she’s a Westwood. I wonder if Leo even realised or was he so busy with work he didn’t even know who he was helping.” 2

“Oh whatever, that shit won’t work. Leo knows I’m a Westwood, this isn’t about who I am but. what you fucking did. Do Leo or Marcel know that the Delta is an abuser?” I shouted, my anger rising at his lack of care.

He scoffed stepping closer to me threateningly.

“Only thing is, it’s your word against mine and Jackie’s. Trust me, she won’t rat me out… So you think Leo will ever listen to an Elit.”

I punched him across his irritating-as-fuck face, cutting him off. His eyes flashed menacingly as he cupped his jaw, glaring at me with pure hatred. 1 “I don’t care who listens and who doesn’t, but if you think you can just abuse your mate and get away with-”

He raised his hand, but before he could even grab or do whatever the fuck he planned to do, I

knocked his hand away. “‘Then you’re wrong.” I finished “And I am not Jackie, who will fucking sit by and allow you to touch me.”

“What you going to do, run to your big brother?” Emmet growled mockingly.

“No, I’ll just break your fucking arms myself.” I hissed as he grabbed hold of my arm, shoving me against the wall, but I was ready; kicking him on the shin and trying to push him back but he was fucking strong.

And so am I.

He swore, as he managed to grab hold of my arm twisting it behind my back and was about to do the very fucking same move that Leo had almost done on me, I raised my feet jamming them against the wall. Jarring pain rushed through my legs before I used all my force and pushed back. At the same time, slamming my head back against Emmet’s nose as hard as I could before I flipped up and over behind him and kicked him square in the centre of his back.

Bet that hurt like a bitch in heat.

He swore as he stumbled, spinning around and recovering pretty fast.

“You may be the Delta of an impressive pack, but I’m the daughter of two of the best Alphas out there. You are no match for me.”

“Daughter, yeah right. We all know you aren’t their real daughter.” He scoffed, wiping blood from his nose.

He did not just go there.

“Blood alone doesn’t make you family, I don’t care who conceived me, I am their daughter. Take it back.” I threatened quietly.

He smirked, realising he had hit a nerve. “Then stay the fuck out of my business bitch!” It took my fucking all not to do worse, Jackie said not to tell the Alpha… Marcel was Alpha, not Leo… right?

“The moment you hurt her, you made it my business. I don’t know what the hell this pack is, or their rules but I don’t believe that Alpha Marcel would allow abuse here.” I turned ready to storm off when he was suddenly behind me grabbing my hair and twisting me around to face

him.

I hissed at the pain in my head, reaching out and digging my claws into his face in defence.

He let out a blinding roar, slamming me with full force into the far wall, but I didn’t let go, digging my claws further into his face and pulling him with me.

Yup here are two facts. I’m a psychotic bitch and he may need stitches considering I just ripped his face up but I sure as fuck don’t care. 2

His fist connected with my jaw, and I was forced to let go of him, my head snapping sideways. Something cricked and I bit my lip, fighting back a groan of pain as I elbowed him in the neck, just as he shoved me to the ground. I landed on my ass bringing my legs up and shieling my stomach, just in time to block his vicious kick. 1

Was he aiming to hurt but not to make me bleed? If he was… then he was smart but not fucking smart enough. When he aimed another kick, I blocked with my arm, his boot scraping the skin and I felt something crack.

He was attacking blindly, clearly, he wasn’t used to being hit back. I knocked his feet from under him, making him fall to the ground.

Bastard. I took the chance, jumping on top of him, as I straddled him, grabbing his shirt in my fist, ready to punch him. “Oi! What’s going on!” We both turned sharply to see none other than Emmet’s older brother, Eric.

He looked between us, worry and confusion on his face as he ran and pulled me off Emmet. He looked us over, clearly unsure what to make of it, frowning deeply. I’m sure Emmet looked worse off… I had dug my nails into his cheeks and I had messed it up bad, not to mention the bloody nose.

“What on earth is this?” Eric growled again.

Gone was the cute teddy bear, shame I liked him better happy, but I guess we can all become

psychos when needed to.

“She attacked me out of nowhere.” Emmet growled.

“Oh?” I challenged. Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“You’re in our pack, if I were you I’d be fucking careful.” He hissed. “Is that a threat? Because I know how to make those too.” I spat back.

Oh I wanted to fucking rip his damn eyes out.

Eric swore as he pushed Emmet back trying to diffuse the situation. He then turned to me.

“Leo isn’t here, Azura, he doesn’t allow people into this pack as it is… you’re his guest and doing something like-”

“I’m not his goddamn guest and I will attack someone if they fuck-”

“Leo will kick you out if you cause trouble.” Emmet snapped, ripping his shirt off and wiping his bloody face.

Even though he was pretty lean, he was well-built. Well, the kicks were proof of that…

“Oh? Even if he knew the truth? Then how about we take this to Alpha Marcel?” I challenged. His eyes flashed, and he clenched his fist. “He just got back from his trip. Let’s not make things harder for him.” He said, and Eric frowned, nodding. “Hmm. Sure.” I said gripping my forearm and rolling my wrist. “You both need to go get seen over… Damn Emmet, you’re literally going to need to get that glued.” Eric muttered, poking a bit of skin that was actually hanging.

I sure did a number on him, but he fucking deserved it.

I examined my nails. “Oh look, I think I have bits of skin under my nails. Do you want it back?” I asked, blinking innocently as I flicked whatever crap of his was under my nails at him. 3

His eyes flashed murderously, but he said nothing, simply shaking his head. “I guess this is what the elite think, that they can just walk into any pack and do whatever the fuck they want…” He muttered quietly, I didn’t bother replying. 2

I had no idea what he may be telling Eric through the link, but this wasn’t over.

“I’m going back to my apartment.” I stated when we rounded the building.

“You may need to be seen Azura.” Eric said although he no longer sounded so friendly.

“No, I don’t, it’s a few bruises, they’ll heal.” I replied coldly.

“Me too, I’m going to return home, Jackie can fix this up.” His cold eyes met mine and I felt my anger rise at just the mention of Jackie.

“Alright… I will be mentioning this to Alpha Leo.” Eric stated, looking between the two of us.

“Sure, so will i,” I replied as Eric continued to lead us inside the building as if he didn’t trust us alone, well heck neither did I.

“Like he’d take the word of an elite princess over his best friend.” Emmet muttered.

“I truly pity him for having such a best friend then.” I replied as we entered the lift.

Those words of his stung but I wondered if Leo would take my word or his?

It was something that I was unable to push away, like why should I care if he didn’t believe me? Sure I will make sure Jackie’s issue is made known to at least one person who could help her. Eric may not

believe me, and if Leo who technically isn’t the Alpha yet didn’t believe me, then I would break my promise to Jackie and tell Marcel… But I knew the reason I wanted to see if Leo would believe me or not was personal… almost like a test.

A test for what? I had no idea.

“Right the both of you, go to your own apartments. Now.” Eric ordered, sounding like that annoying older brother.

“Sure, or we can go see if Jackie will just have a quick check over of me too. What do you think Eric would that be ok?” I asked innocently, giving him the best innocent expression that I could put on despite feeling completely pissed off. The brothers exchanged looks but Emmet shook his head.

“No.” He said coldly.

“Why not?” I asked, sauntering over to their door.

Sorry, Jackie, you kept my trust but I won’t be doing the same. “Eric, I’m trying to be calm as Delta, I’m commanding you to get her to her apartment, she’s not entering mine.” “Emmet, it won’t take long for Jackie to have a look at her.”

“Maybe he’s simply just scared that someone will see why this entire fight even began,” I

remarked, ringing Jackie’s door. “What do you mean?” Eric asked sharply. “Want to tell him, or shall I?” I challenged Emmet.

He just looked confused as he raised an eye. “You attacked me after looking down on our pack, and mocking the fact that Leo isn’t Alpha. What do you mean?” He asked just as the door opened to reveal Jackie.

She was wearing a different top now that covered her neck, but apart from that, she looked absolutely fine. with slightly heavier makeup than before, covering the bruise on her face entirely. My stomach sank at the smile on her face realising she was going to play along. She was going to hide Emmet’s truth, just the way Indigo hid Fred’s. 2 I swallowed, looking at her intently as her smile faded, looking between me and Emmet.

“Oh my… Emmet…” She rushed to his side touching his face gingerly.

“I’m ok doll, it’s nothing.” He said.

Say it Azura,

Eric was standing there and I realised I needed to, even if no one believed me I’d speak the truth.

“You hurt Jackie, I saw the marks. Jackie… you don’t need to deal with this.” I said looking between the three.

She exchanged looks with the men before turning to me with a look of confusion on her face. “I have no idea what you mean Azura. You must have misunderstood… Emmet left in anger because the TV wasn’t working.” She gave me a small smile and shook her head. Eric sighed as he looked at me with disappointment. “I’m sorry Azura, you seemed like a nice girl… I didn’t think you’d try to cause issues like this. Maybe they’re right… Goodnight guys.” He walked off, and I felt awful as I turned to Jackie, who was guiding Emmet inside.

“Good night, Azura.” She said, and that’s when I saw it, the tiny glimmer of guilt in her eyes before she shut the door in my face. 4