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

hands, but there 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 truth, and Leo

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

want to do, Amelia?” Lady

go with Leo and return with him? Whatever Tamia is helping

because he knew my answer, but something in his eyes let me know he did

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

his room. I watched him pack his

in Mountain; must you pack your

only reason I am returning is because of you, Amelia,”

council meetings and important gatherings. I will only return because you are here. I do not leave my things in the north,”

I said because he had not realised what he had

dinner party? Did you tell her you will come

me for dinner. I am not interested in her daughter. We might go together if I return on time, but if not, then too bad,” he said, zipping his bag, and I

if you are needed today,” I

decide to come with

head so he would not think I was

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

looked at me and smiled. He left the bag and

won’t be long, Amelia. I promise I will return,” he said, and I nodded and pulled away from

not want you to feel under pressure,” I told him, and

to do for me?” I finally asked,

confessed, and I was angry. That

walked away from him,

that was the last thing I wanted.

care to find out if I wanted to find them?” I asked,

dumped me at the orphanage. That says a lot, Leo. It says she did not want to have anything to do with me.” I told him, letting

your father?” He asked,

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,”

a decision without telling me? Was I so much of a burden to you that you wanted to find my family so your conscience could be at peace when you let me go?” I asked him, and he

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