The Dark Side Of Fate

The Dark Side Of Fate By Karima Sa’ad Usman Chapter 7

07 Surrender To Live

~Tamia~

“No need,” I replied, and he walked to me and looked into my eyes. I knew he was hurting, but his pain was nothing compared to mine.

He was the one on the gaining side.

“I can’t let go, Tamia,” he said and placed his hands gently on my shoulders.

“It is normal to give up on a situation and someone you don’t understand, Tamia. I understand your anger and why you will flirt with Devin. I know you have a strong reason to give up on us, but I am asking you to give me a chance. I know we can make this work. I am willing to do anything for you, Tamia. I know I am wrong, but tell me what to do to keep you.

I will do anything to keep you, Tamia. I was hoping you could teach me how. I will learn to be a better person for you please. Amanda was beyond my control. I am sorry. You know I tried. Please, Tamia,” He pleaded with me with tears in his eyes.

Leo went on his knees and hugged my legs.

“Please, Tamia. I am trying to the best of my ability. Let me prove myself to you. Let me make it work,” He said in tears, and I knew he wouldn’t let up.

“Get up,” I said, and he stood up.

I looked up to see the hurt in his eyes. He was deeply conflicted.

“All you had to do was reject her, but instead, you let her father bully her way into our home. You left our bed and went to her. You pushed me aside. I thought I would have to share, but you didn’t even

leave room for that. You abandoned me. I am a laughing stock. Most pack members do not even respect me anymore. As far as they are concerned, I am no longer their Luna. What do you want me to do, Leo? How do you want me to cope? You should let me go. If you love me, you will reject me and let me go. You have to reject one of us, and that will be me, Leo. Let me get over you in peace,” I said, and he shook his head.

My heart was breaking too.

We were so good together. I had many happy memories with Leo.

Why did this happen to us? My heart was breaking.

He leaned close to me and kissed me on my lips.

I let him because I needed comfort. It was a messed up situation.

He was the cause of my pain, and he was giving me comfort.

My body needed it. I kept telling myself, just this once, Tamia’.

Somehow trying to justify what was about to happen between us. He was my husband, and it shouldn’t feel wrong.

My body ached, and he was right when he implied that I was aroused, but I still wanted him.

caution to the wind and wrapped my legs around him. I knew

was my goodbye to him. I just had one more month before receiving a response from a southern Alpha, to

leave regardless of what it says. It was for the best. Seeing the way Leo was, he wouldn’t be able to let go of

to decide for him. So I set aside my grudge and gave him access. I allowed him to make love

through the night. It was as if he was auditioning,

how I felt about him. I just ignored my feelings, so I didn’t hurt more than I

doing. He was my husband, but I was scared because the more I let myself enjoy

I wondered where the fire came from. It reminded me of old

my surprise, Leo

welled up in my eyes, and I wanted to cry. There was a time I would wake up to this sight of him every morning before I went on my runs. Fate had messed up my life completely, and

my body when someone suddenly started

Amanda. What was her deal? I never banged on her door. Why was she

up abruptly and looked

came again. He looked at me, unsure if he

got up and went to

and Amanda

her out. I could allow

argument between Amanda and Leo

can’t neglect my

have to accept that it will be like this,” he said, and

respected him if only Leo was man enough to take it. The only reason he slept with me was

their women, but in his case, Alpha Devin had shown interest in me, which meant

but he was no match for Devin. He has to bow out and reject me regarding a challenge. He put on all that sports all night long to prove he could still care for my needs. But we were past that. Great

I’m sick of this shit,” I heard Leo tell her and I was shocked. She

a perfect life before all this fated shit happened, and then your father forced you into my home. I have gone against

her, returned to my room, and then went to lie

not feel like doing much today, and neither should you. Come back to bed,” he urged me, and

his word and spent four nights a week in my room. Amanda went home a

treat me like Max and Kyle treat their wives, but they

his wolf to comply. I could not bear Black’s pain, but Leo asked me to ignore Black. He was trying, there was no

started giving my

people even blatantly

often said they wanted to check

out the task I

to the office and carrying out my luna duties. Amanda had

Amanda to attend.

heard from Devin again,

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settlement, and I wondered what was happening. Leo entered my office

the Dark Alpha,” he said, and I

asked, leaving my