“Yeah, they never will be.” I said quietly, kissing her forehead softly.
I turned my head to the cloudy sky, searching the heavens.
Mom… takes care of our pack members for me…
***
Evening had fallen, and everyone was at Marcel’s for the wake. Kareena seemed to have stopped crying, but I knew she’d need a lot of support going forward. Azura, Sera and Kesha hadn’t left her side, and I could tell she was grateful for it. I had just stepped outside for a smoke when Dad followed.
“Leo, can I have a word?” He asked as a sharp breeze ruffled our hair.
I glanced up as I lit my cigarette. “What is it?”
He sighed heavily, swirling the drink in his glass. “We don’t know what that man is… to not be breathing for days… we need to call for assistance.”
“I know, I talked to Alejandro yesterday. I’ve already sent him what data and images we had, including the footage of the attack.” I felt sick, having been unable to watch the footage myself but I knew I would have to soon.
He looked surprised but nodded in approval. “Perfect, can I ask why now?”
I raised an eyebrow. “This is above my ego, I thought I had killed him and managed to get rid of him… but clearly not. We need to figure out what the fuck he is.” “Are you sure he isn’t a vampire?”
“Yeah… if he was, when we stabbed him, I would have known… maybe some kind of hybrid. I’ll figure it out.” I said smoking my cigarette.
Sighing he looked at me. “Are you ok Leo? Jackie and Shane were both close to you. Especially Jackie.”
“I’d be lying if I said I’m fine. Shane was one of my closest men too.”
I saw the questioning look in his eyes, but he didn’t question it. Sooner or later, I would have to mention my truth. The full truth of Schurke Wolf…
He placed his hand on my shoulder. “I’m sorry, son, for your loss. You have handled this with strength. I am proud of you Leo, always remember that. I love you son.”
Our eyes met and when he wrapped his arms around me, I hugged him back. “Thanks… Dad.” I was unable to say the words out loud, but I hope he understood that I cared for him too. In the end, he was still my father, the only family I had through it all… “If there is anything I can do, do not hesitate to let me know.” He said when I pulled away.
Taking a drag on my cigarette, I looked up at him calculatingly. “There is something actually…”
“Oh?”
I nodded as I looked out into the dark sky. “If it’s alright with you, can we move to the mansion? I may not always be home and I need to make sure that Azura and Corrado are safe.”
A smile crossed his lips and he nodded. “I will welcome you all home with open arms, that was nothing you needed to ask me. This home is yours son, and I could wish for nothing more than to have you come home.”
I looked into his eyes, the intense emotions clear in them and I realised he had been waiting to hear those words for years.
I’m sorry I’m late Dad… I was clouded by my hatred and resentment… but… I’m here now, I’ll make amends and I’ll fix my mistakes. I promise… if I live, I will make it up to you all.
I promise.
AZURA.
“We are going to live with grandad forever?” Corrado asked excitedly as he struggled to hold his bags of plushies. Although he was barely managing and the bags were dragging on the floor, he was content. “We’ll see… the mansion’s a little outdated for my liking…” Leo replied.
“Oh Daddy, you can fix it then, then we stay with Grandad, because Grandad is all alone there. Right Azura Mommy?” He asked me.
I smiled, he still deviated between Mommy and Azura Mommy, although it was getting less frequent. Either way, they both made my heart melt. “Right!” I smiled at him.
“You two are always on the same side, aren’t you?” Leo said as he came up from behind me and kissed my neck, his fingers brushing my stomach.
My heart skipped a beat at his gesture, feeling the baby move. It was still small, and I knew he couldn’t feel it yet, but I had felt it. I tilted my head up, looking into those icy blue eyes of his incredibly handsome face. ‘Your pup just moved; I think it can sense your touch. I murmured through the link, as his lips pressed against mine.
‘I’m glad it does…’ He murmured as sparks rushed through me, and only when Corrado giggled, did I move away, trying to calm my beating heart. The way he wasn’t hiding his emotions from those sexy piercing eyes of his shook me every time.
“Yes Daddy, I be on Mommy’s side now.” He said hurrying over and dragging his bag. He looked up at me, before looking down at my tummy. “Because Mommy needs to grow our little baby too.” He patted my stomach before placing a kiss on it, making my heart beat faster, and I gave him a hug. He dropped his bags, and some of the plushies tumbled out as we enjoyed our hug. Leo grabbed them, stuffing them back in the bags.
“You look cute holding a plushie. Wish I had a camera…” I teased, making Corrado laugh. We both earned a look from the arrogant Alpha before we continued on our walk to the mansion. The essentials we needed had already been taken earlier. Leo had told me to order myself more stuff, but I really wasn’t much of a shopper, although the band of my pants were beginning to feel tight. Besides, I had so many things at home, I was going to have it all sent over to me too.
It was the day after the funerals, and I was going to Kareena’s later, Sera messaged, saying she had stayed in bed all morning, not speaking or eating. I hoped she would get better soon… She was already weakening with despair…
Reaching the mansion, I raised my eyebrow at the huge pile of parcels that were piled near the front door. From the labels, I could see they were all clothing brands.
“What are these?” I asked stepping over a few bags carefully, only for Leo to take hold of my elbow, making sure I didn’t slip on the plastic.
Winona came hurrying over. “Sorry for this mess, I went a bit crazy shopping.” She apologised and gathered up a few bags, but there was only so much she could carry in her slender arms.
“You do seem to like your shopping.” I replied amused, as Marcel came over and we both helped with the bags.
“At least she bought the stuff I told her to.” Leo said, taking his phone out. “They’re yours.”
My eyes widened in surprise as I looked at the bags and parcels. “I told you I didn’t need anything…”
“Let him spoil you.” Marcel smirked, passing the bags to someone else to take upstairs and taking the ones I and Winona were carrying from us.
“Thank you.” She said, looking around as if to see what she could do, only to realise the bags were all picked up.
“Were all of these scanned when you picked them up from the depot?” Leo questioned Winona sharply, who nodded.
“Yes, Alpha.”
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