Fire in the Heart

“Hey, girl.” I smile. “H-hey, Azura,” Song’s voice comes. My heart sinks as I realise that is far from her normal voice. It sounds strained. “Why can’t I see you?” I ask, smiling slightly, although my nerves are a mess. Suddenly, the phone tilts and I realise it is some outdoor woody place. Suddenly, Song…

“Thank you, Weo” back at Alejandro’s wedding… her shoe had slipped off, and I remember slipping it on for her. I remember thinkingshe was cute… who would have thought the confused little she-wolf would turn out to be mine. I look at the bottle in my hand, considering putting it away, only for the sound…

“Don’t push it,” I warn, standing up and turning my back on her. I had gotten too relaxed… what the fuck am I doing? I walk to the window, staring out at the glittering lights of the pack below. Her scent is fucking intoxicating, clouding my judgement, and I am beginning to regret even telling…

“Blood doesn’t make family, Azura, bonds do. To me, you are and always will be the daughter of Elijah and Scarlett Westwood, and even then, I don’t hate you.” “Their daughter…” A soft smile crosses her lips, and she seems to relax. “Isn’t it funny that although you hate them, hearing you say that you…

The baby takes what it needs from the mother, so you don’t need to worry, your baby will be fine, I say through the link. Yeah, but you need to keep yourself fed and strong too or have you forgotten that part? I’m fine. Winona has been giving me food, and I make really good…

I can feel Leo’s eyes on me. I had literally gone through everything before selecting this skirt, and I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I had chosen this skirt on purpose. I know that Leo has a thing for my legs, and it’s pretty satisfying knowing I have that hold on him.…

“Yes, Wittle Weo, you got to be nice to your guests,” I repeat. Keep calling me that and I fucking swear I will remind you how far from little I am. His growl comes through the link, sending pleasure to my core. My entire body wants exactly that… and maybe a part of my mind,…

“No. It’s his fucking fault, and he will pay for it. Emmet will not be pardoned for his fucking crimes.” A sob leaves her as she crumbles in front of me, a woman who has been broken by her mate and his actions. “What have I done… Emmet… why did he do this? Leo, what…

“No, but you love them and I’m still popping them in the air fryer. That counts as fuc- cooking.” He giggles and nods, knowing I almost swore. “Okay! I hope Azura likes it, Daddy… what if she doesn’t?” He stares at the food, and I raise an eyebrow. “I thought you liked the food I…

“Of what? That the baby is okay? I was taking perfect care of it. Heck, if it wasn’t for this baby, I wouldn’t have even agreed to stay in this pack of yours,” I cut in, sounding colder than I wanted to. “I never thought your Delta would have attacked me in your presence… I…