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Leo

I stand there, looking down at her as she claims my son as her own. A thousand emotions course through me. She didn’t accept him for me, but because she wanted to. Fuck, why is this so fucking intense?

“I really do want to be your Mama, too…”

Her words shake me. No, she didn’t come running out of that house for me, but for him. Her eyes do not once find me as she wipes those tears from Corrado’s face. She is still young, wild and temperamental, but she has a heart of fucking gold, and he is lucky to have her…

She hugs him tightly, and, at that moment, I selfishly wish I could enjoy the fucking time I have left… but I don’t want her to get attached to me unless I can fucking make it. Then again, I think she already has... there is no denying what we feel for one another. I really need to find a solution… a solution to living…

I step away from them, feeling another wave of heat rush through me. I don’t know what the fuck is wrong, but I need to get checked out…

I cast one last look at the duo. This right here is my fucking world. All three of them…

Live for them… But I am not a god, and I don’t have the power to restore life.

Jackie, I don’t really feel great. Mind if you can do a check over? I ask through the link.

Right away. Her voice is full of worry as I cast a final look at Azura and Corrado before I walk away.

I’m on my way, I reply through the link.

Twenty minutes later, Jackie looks up from the monitor.

“It’s just, I don’t really know why you feel like that. There’s no huge change from the last time. I mean, your organs are failing, but there’s nothing majorly different…” she muses worriedly.

“I don’t know, I just feel really hot, and everything seems fucking heightened. Restless. Even my wolf seems to have spurts of rage and… hunger?” Explaining this is fucking weird, and last night I had a dream where I was fucking Azura. Yeah, not the first… but it sure as fuck had me wake up this morning with such a fucking hard-on that I had to jerk off to the thought of her in the fucking shower. But I am not going to fucking tell her any of that shit. She frowns slightly.

“That’s strange…” She looks me over as if trying to find the answer. “Anything that seems to make it worse? Overexerting yourself? Or any certain time of day?” I frown…

“Not really.”

“I’ll try to see what I can find. Right now, nothing is coming to mind. Your temperature is normal, and there doesn’t seem to be anything unusual.”

“Hmm, maybe it’s nothing.”

“I doubt it’s nothing. I’ll run some further tests on your blood,” she says, her eyes shadowing as she looks up at me. “You need to ask for help, Leo.”

“Let’s be serious, Jackie. Kiara can’t regenerate something that is fucking dead. These artificial replacements aren’t cutting it… I failed,” I say, leaning forward to take a look at the results.

“Leo, you did well, but maybe if she could cure the poison that is the cause, at least then -”

“Then what? I keep trying to use some shit that isn’t working; heck, I’m not even able to fucking shift without having to replace all that shit.”

“Does Azura know?” She whispers hesitantly. I look down at my hands.

“What do I tell her? That I’m dying?”

“Maybe she can help,” she replies worriedly. “You are going to Alpha Alejandro’s pack tomorrow. There must be something. They have powerful witches; this damage was done by a witch. Perhaps it’s a witch who can help? Don’t give up hope, Leo.” I don’t want to… I don’t want to give up, but is it wrong to try to prepare for the inevitable?

“They can do nothing.”

I’ve left the hospital and gone for a light run to clear my mind.

I’ll talk to Kiara, but I know the answer already… I also know I need to tell Azura, especially since Kiara will probably fucking tell her. Then there is the fact that she has refused to leave… I didn’t expect her to do that, to agree to Corrado’s request. Last night, after Nikki was a right-out bitch, I panicked when Azura stormed off. It had proven to me that no matter how much I fucking act like I can live without her, I want her. The intense urge to fucking stop her and tell her that she’s the only fucking one I crave had overcome me, but then I back peddled before it got deeper. Yeah, I know I am fucking hurting her again and again.

Fuck it all. I frown as I slow down, covered with a layer of sweat after an hour of running. My hair flops in front of my forehead as I light a cigarette. My mind ponders over the future as I make my way around to the back of the apartment block and lean against the wall to smoke. Should I put her down as legal guardian to Corrado after me? At least I know he’ll be okay…

Last night I commanded Jax to go after Nikki and deal with her since I didn’t fucking want to see her again. Then I put my block up so no one could fucking contact me. I can’t deny that I feel guilty about how I handled the Alpha title shit last night. I ordered Jax to suspend her position on the training regimen. She is to move out of my apartment block, and her personal allowance as a member of this pack will be cut down. Plus she will do one hundred hours of community work at the daycare since I know she doesn’t really like kids. Lastly, she is to apologise to both Azura and Winona.

Jax?

Here.

Did you handle it? I ask.

Yeah, she’s been moved to the far block, so she shouldn’t be around your apartment any longer. Eric did have a firm word with her, too. Alpha Marcel had a word with her this morning as well. I let him know of the punishment you decided, and he said to have her do an extra fifty hours of cleaning around the training areas, Jax replies, clearly finding it amusing.

Good. Make sure she apologises to Winona in Dad’s presence. He doesn’t reply, and I frown.

Jax?

Yeah, yeah, I’m listening, I just… nothing. I’ll make sure the Alpha is there. What about Azura? I frown, wondering what the fuck his problem is.

Bring her down before we leave for Alejandro’s pack tomorrow. I’ll make sure she does so in front of me, I reply coldly.

I heard what she had said, and although I don’t want to give her the fucking time of day, I am not going to let it slide. I don’t trust her not to play up in front of anyone else. She insulted Azura, and that is something I need to fucking make sure never happens again.

I like you defending our rightful Luna. It suits you.

Yeah, whatever. Did anyone check Emmet’s office and apartment?

Yeah, Ace has some stuff that he’ll go through.

Keep on it. I need answers, I say, feeling suddenly suffocated as I pull my top off and toss it to the ground.

Got it.

I toss the cigarette on the ground as I end the link, once again feeling the same weird energy that enveloped me yesterday.

Jin, any update on tracking down the bullets?

Making progress. Li Sheng is on one right now. I will keep you updated.

Okay.

Fuck, what is wrong with me? I clutch my head, feeling the surge of my wolf’s restlessness inside of me. Why is it like he wants to take over? I can’t afford to shift right now…

I slump against the wall, taking deep breaths, suddenly feeling fucking hungry for sex. Can’t fucking blame me. It’s been far too fucking long.

“Leo?” The voice is distant, yet it still seems to ring in my head. I can hear the rushing of blood in my veins and my wolf’s hunger growing. A she-wolf…

A hand touches my arm, fucking burning me, and I let out a menacing growl.

“Leo!” My blazing eyes snap open only to see Nikki standing there looking concerned.

“Leave,” I growl, feeling something inside snap. My canines elongate, and my eyes rake over Nikki, my heart pounding as the urge to fuck consumes me. Nah, that shit ain’t me…

“Leo?” She says seductively, almost as if she knows what is going through my mind.

“Leave,” I growl, feeling myself harden.

I suddenly realise exactly what is happening, something that is fucking rare, but it is definitely pointing in that direction, and it fucking makes sense, too…

Shit . Azura. I want Azura.

The menacing growl of my wolf fills my head, and my eyes blaze as she grabs my arm once more.

“Babe…” Her hand on my arm sends shots of pleasure south, and I know I need to get away.

“Back off,” I thunder, my Alpha command rolling through my voice as I shove her hand off me.

Suddenly, a seductive blossomy scent fills my nose, making my eyes flash. It holds hints of Jasmine, Tuberose, Rangoon, and something so intoxicating, yet there is only one name I can give it: Azura . This is the scent I fucking crave….

Azura is nearby. The image of her under me as I fuck her flashes through my mind, and I sniff the air. Find her…

I make to leave when Nikki blocks my path.

“Leo, what’s wrong?” She murmurs, running her hands over my shoulder. A part of me just wants to fuck her, and a larger part wants me to find Azura.

“Don’t touch me…” I growl, trying to move away, but it feels like my body is resisting.

“Leo -”

“Didn’t he just tell you not to touch him?” Fuck! That is the voice that I want to hear, screaming my name as I fuck her hard.

Suddenly, Nikki is pushed away from me, and I lean against the wall, my eyes on Azura. Everything from those fucking plump lush lips of hers to those breasts is driving me crazy. Her top is loose, but it drapes over her breasts so fucking teasingly. She shouldn’t be here… because all I fucking want to do was rip her clothes off… and ravage her…

“This is between us. You’re not his woman,” Nikki retorts.

“No, maybe not, but I’m his baby mama, and as long as I bear his mark with no rejection, I hold way more importance than an ex, and unless you want a few more bones broken, I’d leave if I were you,” Azura growls as she comes over, moving me away from Nikki.

The moment her hand touches my arm, I suck in a breath. A wave of coolness and pleasure rushes through me, and I feel myself throb. Oh, fuck.

“Leave, Nikki, or I swear I will fucking kick you out of this damn pack, or worse, toss you in fucking prison,” I growl menacingly. I don’t even look at her, my eyes on the sexy doll in front of me. I hear her run off, but it only excites me, knowing I have this blue-eyed devil alone...

“Leo, what the hell is wrong with you?” Azura’s voice asks, and I look into those gorgeous eyes.

“I’d leave if I were you,” I growl huskily. I still grab hold of her hand despite my words, raising it to my lips. Fuck, I want her. I press my lips against her hand, inhaling her scent slowly.

“Leo…” Her eyes widen, and I yank her close, pressing her up against the wall. “No, what’s up with you? You’re acting weird,” she whispers breathlessly. Oh, yeah, keep talking in that tone… Her words make me smirk slightly.

“Baby mama, huh? I prefer the term, `Sexy Mama’,” I murmur, my gaze dipping to her lips as I lock my arms around her waist. Those lips aren’t only fucking gorgeous but felt so damn good when they were wrapped around my cock… I throb as white-hot pleasure spreads through me.

“Leo, you’re acting damn weird. Wait, did she drug you?” She sounds aghast, but all I want is to taste her… “Leo!” She digs her nails into my shoulders, making my eyes flash in approval.

“No, but if I were you, I’d leave because what I feel right now won’t end well if you stay… I’m in haze, Azura. I’m sure you know what the fuck I’m talking about.”

“Haze?” She seems to be thinking hard, and when her eyes widen with realisation, she stares at my mark, her heart thundering, “I marked you… and we didn’t…” I wrap my hand around her neck, squeezing slightly as I crush her body between the wall and my body, so she can feel exactly how hard I am. “Oh, fuck,” she moans, her grip on my arm tightening.

“Exactly, so unless you want me to pin you against this very fucking wall and fuck you like a whore, I’d leave,” I warn huskily. Her eyes flash, her cheeks take on a faint pink hue, and the scent of her arousal fills my nose. Fuck…

Everything is fucking heightened. It is too much, from the way her body feels against mine to the way she is touching my shoulders… I can feel her hardened nipples through her shirt and bra grazing against my chest. I want her… so fucking much.

“What are you going to do…” She swallows, and I let my walls down, allowing her to see exactly what I fucking want to do to her. Her cheeks darken, and she bites her lip as she looks at me with eyes that are full of obvious lust. Her heaving chest only drives me crazier.

“Unless you run, little she-wolf, I will devour you,” I growl, letting go of her neck and slipping my hands under her top, stroking her smooth skin. Sparks erupt through me, and she tenses, sighing softly at my touch, her body reacting to the skin-to-skin contact.

“I think you forgot I’m not afraid of the big bad wolf,” she replies seductively as I wrap a hand around her neck, pinning her against the wall once more.

We aren’t together… I can’t let her get attached…

Through the lust and haze, I see her frown slightly, and I struggle to raise my walls once again.

“You’re a little too late to think about that…” she replies as I lean closer, my nose brushing against hers. “Unless you want to spend the next few days like this, I suggest you give in… no strings attached?”

We are already tied in every fucking way. Deep down, I know that if I do this, it is going to make things a shit load worse… but… I want to taste her, even if it is for the last time. Will she pull away? Will she back out just like she had last time? I should talk to her… but…

Damn, I know that if I do, it is going to be fucking hard to pretend it is just one fucking night…

Who cares, right? I’ll fuck that pussy until she’s left dripping cum for fucking days.

The questions and thoughts that swirl in my mind are suddenly pushed to the back, overridden by the lust and hunger I feel for her. There is only one way to find out what the outcome of this will be… and that is to stop thinking and enjoy the fuck out of her. We’ll ask the questions later…

I run my tongue over her lips slowly, making her sigh in pleasure, her body arching as she presses herself against me. She tastes tantalising…

I throb hard against her. Just when I think I am feeling a little more in control, suddenly, a surge of intense heat rushes through me, making my skin burn, and I groan. Her tongue flicks out, running along her lips before I caress it with my own, making her whimper in pleasure.

You just lost your chance to leave, I growl through the link.

I already gave that chance up, she moans back as our tongues play with each other’s sensually.

All of the self-control I have fucking snaps, and my lips come crashing down against hers in one fucking hot kiss that sends explosive fireworks through me…

Fuck it all, I’m taking her.