Alpha Leo and the Heart of Fire novel Chapter 106

A Takedown

LEO.

I raise my arm as the entire wall explodes, debris and flames spread around us, and I cock my gun, walking through the flames. My men clear the

path for me, blocking anyone from getting too close and those who do manage to pass, I shoot on sight. Soon the commotion of both sides clashing fades away as I walk further down the dark hall.

I can hear his heart thumping, and smell the sweat and fear.

Oh, he’s close…

I wonder how it feels to be the hunted… 3.

My footsteps echo loudly in the silence despite walking quietly, and soon I come to a stop in front of a blank wall. He is behind it… My eyes blaze as I kick the wall with full force.

It slams right off, and I hear a yell. The wall panel hits the floor with a clang, a puff of dust rising in the air, and I scan the darkness, spotting Web backing away. He isn’t alone, with several men standing in each corner of the room. Each one holds a weapon and each one is trained.

“I wouldn’t come in, one shot and you’re dead Schurke. You know what these bullets are, don’t you?” He spits, trying to inch behind one of his muscular bodyguards.

“You can try to use my own created weapon against me, but you won’t get far.” I smirk coldly, my eyes flashing.

“Kill him!” Web roars and then it all feels like slow motion. I cross-shoot two, spinning around as I shoot another two through the forehead, before kicking one that launches himself at me from behind.

The bullet hits him square in the chest before I flip back, narrowly missing getting shot.

I don’t stay in one place, grabbing one of the dead men from the floor and holding him as a shield in front of me as I kill every single man there. Save Web, who is trying to run, and when the last man drops dead, I throw the dead body at him. and the force slams Web to the floor.

“Not so fast, this is the end of the fucking line for you Web.” I growl, crossing the room, grabbing him by the scruff of his neck and throwing him across the room.

He hits the wall and drops to the floor, grunting.

“No no! Listen to me Schurke, we have a code! You can’t kill me! If you do-”

“If I do, I’ll do the world a fucking favour.” I snarl, grabbing him by his collar and searching his pocket with the other. I toss the knives and guns aside and drop him to the ground, placing my foot on his chest.

“Now let’s fucking talk. Judah Gallahan, everything you know, I want to know, and you will not defy me this time.” I growl, my eyes blazing. “Today there is no escape.”

I can sense his fear that has returned with a vengeance. “Look I know noth-”

“Nothing will buy you time! Talk or I shoot.” I snarl warningly, shooting his leg to show him that I fucking mean business.

“You are going to kill me either way, why should I talk?” He roars, his eyes flitting to the door.

I go down on one knee, my eyes are cold. ” Because you will fucking speak or I will give you a fucking painful death.” I hiss, grabbing his hand. I crush it, making him scream in agony.

“Fine! Fine! He wants that woman of yours! She is all he wants!” He yells, clutching his crushed hand to his chest. 1

“Why?” I ask. He knew the answers, I fucking know that. This isn’t even about what he knows, but about taking control of those drugs and bullets.

“Because he needs her.” He says through gritted teeth, before letting out a groan of pain as he tries to move his hand.

“More!” I hiss, kicking him.

I hate hitting a man who is fucking down, but this is a fucking exception.

‘We found a huge fucking stash of bullets,

Schurke, like fucking thousands, and if these records are anything to go by, then J.G is the one who purchased them all. We find Judah, we find the rest of the bullets.

Ace’s voice came.

‘Perfect. Destroy the fucking lot.’

‘And I burned the drugs.’ Jax added victoriously.

‘We did.’ Dan corrected.

‘Good.’ Secure the area, either they submit or kill them.’ I command icily, looking down at the man on the floor. I apply pressure to his chest.

“Speak!”

“He needs her essence or something! I don’t know and I don’t fucking care! You are all monsters!”

“Then why help him?!” I growl.

“Because he promised me your Cartel!”

He spat.

That is fucking what this is about?

I frown in disgust. “If you wanted it, you should fucking fight for it yourself!” He fucking rambles on and on, but my mind is on what he says. Essence, so it could be as I assumed. He somehow knew what Azura is capable of… “What else do you know?”

He lets out a pained chuckle, trying to get up, but he hisses, falling on his side. You’re going to die Schurke, you are going out! Tonight! What did you think? That this isn’t part of his plan? Are you sure your home is safe? Are you sure your family is safe?” He sneers. 4

A sliver of fear rushes through me, but I don’t let it show. “Don’t fucking worry, my pack is safe and impenetrable.” I hiss.

He pauses, his heart rate calming before he slowly turns his head toward me and looks up at me. “From the outside… maybe… you have brought your most trusted here Schurke Wolf… But tell me, is your home impenetrable from within?”

His words send an ominous chill up my spine and I raise my gun, not wanting to hear any more of his crap.

He smiles and shakes his head. “You have a rat, Alpha Leo… Rossi.” He began laughing manically, the sound ringing off the walls. My own heart is thudding, and I have had enough. I raise my gun and shoot him through the forehead. His body jolts once before it stills, and his heart stops beating. 2

I pull my phone out, my heart only thundering faster, like a fucking galloping horse.

Rat…. Who… Fuck! 1

They are safe… I haven’t felt anyone in pain… Dad’s there… I try to tell myself.

I need to call Dad. None but the Five knew of this mission… but if there is a rat then he could be tipped off by Web, or it could be the other way around. If he’s within the Pack, perhaps he is the one watching and spying on us… I take my phone out, pulling my glove off as I dial Dad’s number. 1

Pick up the phone… come on…

“Leo, everything ok?” Dad’s voice came and I breathe a sigh of relief. He knew I was going to be off pack grounds, but not where I was going.

“Get Azura and Corrado to the safe house beneath the mansion. Now.”

“Leo, what’s going on?”

“I don’t know, maybe I’m being paranoid, but Dad, please. Get them down there.”

“That place hasn’t been entered in years,

Leo-”

“I don’t care. Get them out of bed and get them down there as soon as possible. I’m heading home.” I say, stepping over Web’s dead body.

“Understood, Leo. Is there something going on? What is it? The pack is safe.”

“I don’t know, there’s a traitor there, Dad.”

“Anyone you don’t trust?”

“No idea, but there’s someone. I’m on my way back. Get them to safety.”

“Don’t worry, son, I will protect them.” 6

I walk down the hall, shooting a few men who try to attack, and I realise that the thrill that I need to fucking feel alive once came from situations like these… Now… it was my family that gave me that thrill, that reason to survive.