Leo Rossi: The Rise of a True Alpha (The Rossi Legacies Book 2)
Precious Bonds Chapter 6

KAREENA.

He nuzzles his nose into my neck, sending sizzling pleasure through me.

Oh, fuck, he smells so good and feels even better....

The bond mixed with the heat is messing with his head and as much as his touch is like a cooling balm to my burning skin, I can't take advantage of him...

We have never been in each other's presence in my moments of heat, but now.. now he's here and my body craves for him, far more than I expected.

I want him to fuck me right here and right now, but I'm terrified.

I gasp as another bout of pain rips through me and if he was not holding me, I'd fall to the ground.

One of his hands is still tangled in my hair, the other runs up my back before it runs down my back and grabs my ass squeezing it.

Pleasure jolts through me and I almost moan loudly.

He pulls me closer as if he wants to feel every part of me against him, and I can feel his hard shaft against my stomach.

"Fuck," I moan, running my hand down his stomach.

His scent and the heat of his body. are driving me crazy. A small part of me reminds me we were arguing moments ago, but I don't remember why, and I don't really care. All I can think of is his body against mine and the feel of his lips brushing my neck makes that thought vanish.

He tugs my head up slightly roughly and I like it.

I find myself looking into the yellow eyes of his wolf, the raw hunger in them makes my core clench with desire.

"Do you want me?" I whisper, slipping my fingers into the band of his boxers, trailing them along his delicious V. Oh, he's so fucking hot...

"Always..." he murmurs just as another round of shooting pain rushes through me.

My breath hitches as my hand brushes over his well-groomed plains before I wrap my hand around his hard cock.

Oh yes...

A delicious groan leaves his lips as his head tilts back in pleasure, but it's only for a moment before he looks down at my lips with a possessive hunger.

Another wave of pain spasms through me.

It's going to get worse, so much worse...

The ache between my thighs needs satiating too.

Begging for more, so much more.

"I need you..." I hear myself say.

I look into his lust-filled eyes, as he leans down to close the gap between our lips when I freeze.

He doesn't want me... it's the heat that's blinding him...

It's not him but his wolf that is falling for this...

"Stop... no!" I cry out as pain sears through me, trying to see through the haze of my pain.

No...

I pull away, ripping my hand from his boxers and pushing him back, gasping as I clutch my side. The wound isn't fully healed.

His blazing yellow eyes widen slightly as he steps back.

I didn't mean to shout...

Ah!

I don't break eye contact, watching his flicker from green to yellow, but he isn't winning that battle.

"I'm sorry..." he says quietly.

Another spasm of pain rushes through me and I'm unable to answer, but I'm more concerned with the way he's backing away from me. Why does he look...

Ah!

- I can no longer focus on anything but the burning pain

I'm in.

"I'll run you a bath," he growls,

"NO. Just go. I-I can manage." I hiss through the pain.

This is unfair to him, "Please... just... Ah!"

"I can't leave you like this," He murmurs, about to approach when I raise my hand.

"I'm fine," I whisper.

"How long will you do this to yourself?" he asks quietly, making me freeze and I look up sharply.

My eyes flash with hurt but before I can reply, pain spasms through me again.

Of course, he'll blame me and think I'm being selfish.

He doesn't see how much I've tried...

"Leave," I say, holding the pain in. I won't let another sound escape me. Not in his presence.

I focus on the door. If he won't leave, then I will...

"Rina..."

"Leave!" I hiss before I push past him, staggering up the stairs as another wave of pain splits through me andmy eyes well with tears of pain and sadness. I'm a nuisance to him... it's clear he's fed up with me.

I stumble to the bathroom and scurry into the shower, switching it on, and turning the lever fully to the coldest setting before I remember the injections! They didn't help with how fucking horny I feel, but they'll ease the pain.

I stumble back to the room, which is now partially transformed into a library.

My vision blurs as I look around my room. That is half empty.

I don't know where they are... I back up and head back into the bathroom and lock the door.

Stepping into the shower, I drop to my knees under the rain of cold water.

It does little to calm my burning skin, but I'm not getting out of here.

I'll be fine... I'll be fine...

I wrap my arms around my legs, waiting for it to calm a little...

But the pain is only getting stronger.

The injections Leo gave me... I need them...

'Only use them if you really need them, they will take a toll on you Kareena! Leo's warning plays in my mind as I try to stand up.

The cold water pours down on me, and I step out of the shower only to hear Shane crying.

My baby!*

- I stagger into the hallway, my body trembling but ready to comfort him when I see Jax step out of his room.

He's wearing black sweatpants now as he rocks Shane gently.

He looks me over, his nostrils flaring with a look in his eyes that I cannot read.

"I'll take care of him until you're feeling better," he says.

Without another word, he heads downstairs, and I lean against the door frame, unable to stop him or say anything

Yeah... he's fed up too...

A part of me hopes he'll turn back, but when I hear the front door shut, I know that won't happen...

I'm alone here...

I stagger to the guest room and begin fumbling with my boxes when I find the box of injections.

I'm about to grab an injection when I pause. For how long will I do this?

Learn to cope with the pain and live through it...

I stare at the injection I've taken out and sit there panting heavily as I rock myself. The burning pain hit me with vengeance once again.

This injection will drop my temperature to a dangerous level... The vial itself is at room temperature, but once the serum is injected into your body, the serum reacts, thus activating its intense cooling. Try to hold out...

I drop onto my side; the floorboards feel like they're chafing my skin too.

I writhe on the floor, wanting nothing more than reprieve from how I feel. Hold on... hold out....

I envision Jax in the kitchen, him in his boxers... the way he grabbed me possessively... the feel of his cock in my hand... the pre-cum that had coated his tip...

Imagining how his lips would feel against mine.

Oh fuck...

Another intense wave hits me and it's like I can't breathe.

I cry out in agony, screaming internally for the Goddess to grant me reprieve.

Will my rejecting him take this pain away?

Why does that hurt so badly?

It's becoming too much, and I look at the injection in my hand through blurred eyes.

I can't cope... I'm not strong enough to cope with heat alone...

I take off the cap with shaking hands as I ready the needle.

When the first drop of liquid reacts to the air, I see the little vial beginning to freeze over and quickly slam it right through Jax's mark upon my neck.

I feel the heavenly rush of blistering cold crash through me like I've been dragged down under a river filled with blocks of ice...

It's so cold...

My heat lasted three blistering, painful days.

Due to the use of the injections, I ended up with severe hypothermia.

Yes, something that can happen to us, and with a weakened body, it wasn't something I could heal from.

Leo wants to talk to me, but I've been avoiding him too, but tonight his command was clear cut. He wanted a word with me at Li-Sheng's birthday bash and a direct order is not something I can disobey. I know he's pissed, that's all I pretty much do, piss them all off.

It's been a couple days since I recovered from the Heat.

During it, Azura, Winona, Sera and Mishiko have been so helpful. I think they were scared because this time it was even worse...

I know Azura wanted to say something a couple of times but left it. I guess Leo will do that honour tonight

How bad would it be if I cancelled and just didn't go?

Oh yeah, the direct order...

I apply dark pink lipstick as I stare at my reflection, pouting slightly.

I've not seen Jax since that day and I know for a fact he's not on a job as he was on a couple of weeks break.

He's probably pissed at me or just avoiding me.

I adjust my choker necklace in the mirror, putting on some matching bling earrings and smooth out my fitted mini dress.

It's a two-toned dress with a hot pink underlayer and a purple net on top. I've paired it with silver heels, curls, and a face full of make-up.

I don't remember the last time I've worn such heavy make-up...

Back when Shane was alive...

I smile softly at my reflection.

Looking back at me is the Kareena that I thought died that night too.

He'd be so proud of me... At least I know even if it's not good enough for others, Shane would be proud of me.

I do a slow turn in the mirror, thinking I might need to be the one to make the first contact with Jax.

It's just a simple question to ask if he's taking me to the club or shall I make my own way.

Shane was with Winona as were Aya, Corrado and Phoenix; apparently she and Alpha Marcel were on babysitting duties.

Grabbing my clutch bag, I leave my room, now feeling that the dress was way too short... It barely covers my ass! Was this how short it was when I purchased it?

Ok, maybe I misjudged the length. I'm not used to wearing this. It's been way too long.

Taking a deep breath, I mind link Jax.

'Hey, will you be collecting me, or shall I make my own way there?' I ask, sounding far more attitude than I meant to.

I pull open the front door, ready to step out when I pause in my tracks to see none other than Jax leaning against the wall, one leg propped up against the wall, he's in black pants, a white top and a leather jacket, looking absolutely delicious... My heart thumps, not expecting him, but somehow itmakes my heart soar.

"I told you, I'll be taking you..." His voice sounds rougher than I remember and heck, I saw him only a couple days ago. "Besides, I don't want you entering a club by yourself dressed like that."