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.

she said and

just so much we can do to keep her comfortable. She is yet to know us. You need to come

I won’t stay

you want to do, Amelia?”

return with him? Whatever Tamia is helping with, I am

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

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

to his room. I watched him pack his bags and wondered

Mountain; must you pack

is because

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

see,” I said because he had not realised

Mrs Clayman’s dinner party? Did you tell her you will

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

if you are needed today,” I suggested, and he

you mind if I decide to come with

quickly shook my head so he would not think

worried,” I said,

and smiled. He left the bag and

I will return,” he said, and I nodded and pulled

in Mountain, Leo. I do not want you to feel under pressure,” I told

Queen Tamia to do for me?” I

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

from him, trying to control my

everything I had been through growing up, that was the last thing I wanted. He had no right

wanted to find them?”

especially knowing that my mother 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 him know my

He

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

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 looked at me and

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