The Dark Side Of Fate

Chapter 185

{Book 2} Chapter 24 – Launch And More ~Amelia~

We arrived at the dining room, and I felt a bit shy. It was hard to feel comfortable amid the rich and powerful. Seeing everyone at the table made me feel I was aiming too high regarding Leo.

Leo led me to a seat, and we both sat down.

I did not know what to say or do that would not make me come across as rude, so I kept my head down and looked at the empty plate in front of me.

“I love your dress, Amelia,” I heard Queen Tamia’s voice say, and I looked in her direction.

It was tough loosening up there because I did not know if it were right that I stared into her eyes.

“You should relax; we are all friends here; the formalities end at the king’s hall,” She said, and everyone laughed.

They were not mocking me; I could see that much, which made me relax.

“Your eyes are like the moon. They look gorgeous,” Lady Linda said, smiling at me, making me relax completely.

“She is a keeper, Leo,” Queen Tamia said, and I knew I was blushing at that moment.

The women helped me to relax. Food was served, and we ate in high spirits.

They had conversations that made me laugh, and Leo kept his hand on my thigh under the table.

It wasn’t as dreadful as I thought, and I was grateful the women made it easy.

“I will be heading back to Mountain tonight because of security matters,” Leo finally announced, and everyone was silent.

“You just got here, Leo,” Lord Marcel said, and Leo nodded.

“Yes, I know, but I have pending issues in the east. I will return when I have solved it,” Leo said.

“We were just getting to know Amelia. Hope you return sooner,” Queen Tamia said eagerly, and Leo shook his head.

“I will be leaving her here, based on our discussion. I will return,” Leo said, and I wondered what he had discussed with Queen Tamia. The woman stopped smiling and looked at me.

see,” she said and

we can do to keep her comfortable. She is yet to know us. You need to come back soon. We will simply bore here,” She said, speaking the truth, and

expect. I promise I won’t stay long,” he said, and there was an

Amelia?” Lady Avery finally asked, speaking to

return with him? Whatever Tamia is helping with, I am sure it can wait,” Lady Avery asked, sounding concerned for

know he did not want me to follow him

will wait,” I said, but my voice wasn’t convincing, but they were kind enough not to stress

I watched him pack his bags and wondered why he was

clothes in Mountain; must you pack your bags?” I

reason I am returning is

north. I only come for council meetings and important gatherings. I will only return because

said because he had not realised

Clayman’s dinner party? Did you tell her you will come to lead her on?” I asked

for dinner. I am not interested in her daughter. We might go together if I return on time, but if

you are needed today,” I

come with you?” I asked, and he

head so he would not think I

Leo. I am not worried,” I said, ” just be safe,”

left the bag and

return,” he said, and I nodded and pulled

not want

do for me?” I finally asked, and

your family,” He confessed, and I was angry. That was a huge decision to

away from him, trying to control

growing up, that was the last thing I wanted. He had no right to do this without

care to find out if I wanted to find them?” I asked, controlling my anger, and

the orphanage. That says a lot, Leo. It says she did not

He

I did not ask for? Why are you trying to give me the thing I do not want? If that is why you are leaving me here, I might as well return to Mountain with you because I do not

so much of a burden to you that you wanted to find my family so your conscience could be

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