{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

to keep her comfortable. She is yet to know us. You need to come back soon. We will simply bore

will adjust faster than you expect. I promise I won’t stay long,” he said,

to do, Amelia?”

you want to remain or go with Leo and return with him? Whatever Tamia is helping with, I am sure it can wait,” Lady Avery asked, sounding concerned

my answer, but something in his eyes let me know he did not want me to follow him to

wasn’t convincing, but they were kind enough not to stress on

ended, and I returned with Leo to his room. I watched him pack his bags and wondered why he

Mountain; must you pack your bags?” I asked, and

returning is because of you, Amelia,” he

up to two days in the north. I only come for council meetings and important gatherings. I will only return

he had not realised what he had

you tell her you will

go together if I return on time, but

you are

mind if I decide to come with you?” I asked, and

he would not think

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

at me and smiled. He left the bag

I promise I will return,” he said, and

your time in Mountain, Leo. I do not want

Tamia to do for me?”

you find your family,” He confessed, and I was

away from him,

growing up, that was the last thing I wanted. He had no right to do

out if I wanted to find

especially knowing that my mother dumped me at the orphanage. That says a lot, Leo. It says she did not

He asked, and I

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 want to know anything about the Stepanovs, the Volkovs or my mother,” I said, ad he

me? Was I so much of a burden to you that you wanted to find my family so

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