{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.

she said and

is just so much 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

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

want to do, Amelia?” Lady Avery

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

in his eyes let me know he

said, but my voice wasn’t convincing, but they were kind enough not to stress on the topic. Lady Linda changed the topic

his bags and wondered why he was taking everything with him,

Mountain; must you pack

reason I am returning is

I only come for council meetings and important gatherings. I will only return because you are here.

said because he had not realised what

her you will come to lead her on?” I asked him,

We might go together if I return on time, but

to find out if you are needed today,” I suggested, and he

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

quickly shook my head so he would not

worried,” I said, ” just

smiled. He left the bag and

return,” he said, and I nodded

want you to feel under pressure,” I told him,

ask Queen Tamia to do for me?” I finally

to help you find your family,” He confessed, and I was angry. That was

away from him, trying

last thing I wanted. He had no right to do this without asking

wanted to find them?” I asked, controlling my

especially knowing that my mother dumped me at the orphanage. That says a lot, Leo. It

about your father?” He

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

that you wanted to find my family so your conscience could be at peace when you let me go?” I asked him, and

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