The Dark Side Of Fate

{Book 2} Chapter 25 – Back To The Mountain ~Leo~

Max insisted on returning with me to Mountain because he did not want to be alone at the Estate. His past with Avery haunted him, and he did not want to have a constant reminder. I knew it would be torturous leaving him there, so I agreed.

We got to the airport on time and boarded our flight. While on the plane, Max got chatty, and I did not appreciate it at all.

“I doubt Kyle can afford that judgment you gave him. Maybe we can come up with some money to lend him. The last thing we want is Theodore fighting Brent,” Max said, and I shrugged because it was none of my business. I trusted Theodore to isolate his problem to Brent alone.

“Kyle drew the line between us. I am not his friend anymore, so it isn’t my business how he comes up with the money. Besides, I have helped him the best I could; it is now up to him to comply. If it weren’t for his pride, all he had to do was beg Linda, and she might have gone easy on him, but he wanted to prove that he had rights. I do not want to discuss Kyle, Max,” I warned Max, and he nodded.

“Do you think it is wise leaving Amelia at the estate?” He asked, and I frowned at him, wondering why he would even think of asking such a question.

“What is it?” I asked him.

“I mean, your relationship is too young for you two to be apart so soon,” he said, and I disagreed.

“If I can handle the distance, I am sure she can. Besides, my duties to my people and my pack come first, Max. She should understand, and I am sure she does, so don’t try to make an issue where there is none,” I warned him, and he nodded.

“Your duty is to your pack, I agree but look at me, Leo. Had I been faithful to Avery, I am sure she would have remained with me. The pack members abandoned me when they could. They left with their children and spouses. I gave everything to keep them safe and provide for them, and they abandoned me at the smallest opportunity. What I am saying is that I admire your effort and duty but do not neglect companionship because it is a void your pack and duties would not be able to fill,” he told me, and I got pissed off.

“Really?” I asked him, and he nodded.

“My pack was with me through thick and thin. Amanda betrayed me and almost ruined me. We were supposed to be fated, and she almost destroyed me. So do not tell me about companionship.” I warned him, and he laughed.

“You betrayed Tamia first, Leo. Had you not betrayed Tamia, Amanda wouldn’t have had the chance to harm you; that is on you,” he told me, and I knew it was the truth. Although I was over Tamia, I was yet to forgive myself for ruining my life.

“That is why I am being careful this time,” I told him, and he nodded.

“That girl loves you, Leo, and I know you know it. She is nothing like Amanda. She will never hurt you,” he said, and I was silent because even though it seemed like it, I wasn’t sure. I needed to be careful. I needed to be sure she was the one.

“If you doubt her this much, then cut her loose. She is a very gorgeous and decent-looking girl. I am sure she will find someone to love and trust completely. I am afraid you will damage her at the rate you are going because you have no excuse not to bring her along no matter how dire the situation is, but you rather keep her in the north where she is far from you. Had I not known better, I would have guessed you did not plan to go back for her,” He said, and I almost punched him because that wasn’t true.

“I suggest you keep your guesses to yourself because you are getting on my nerves right now,” I warned him, and he smiled and looked away. I planned on flying first class the next time. Business class left room for the proximity I did not appreciate at the moment. Max was getting on my nerves.

at the airport

me at the arrival exit of the airport, and I

Estate. Amelia is still there,” I told him, and he nodded. We got into his truck, and he

able to track the trackers?” I

and the last scent they left was in the woods close to Hayland,” Casper said, and I wondered why Hayland was coming up more often now. I might have

said?” I asked, and

“Yes,” he said.

secure their campsite?” I asked, and he

to find if you follow the caution tape trail into the woods. We left everything as we found it to keep the

you went to the north.:” he said, and I wondered why the intruder would want

better not be trying to challenge me. As a councilman, I had the right to refuse a challenge, which would also make me

Max followed me quietly. He must have known his questions and insinuations while we were on the plane

I

find my favourite shorts, I saw the boxes that contained Tamia’s stuff, and I felt it was time for me to send them to her in the north. Not because I was moving on but because it was the

single for the rest of my life, but Amelia had somehow made that resolve hard and put me in a situation where I would have to open up again. I knew she would win in that regard, but I needed to buy more time and be sure because it would be for the rest of my life. If I commit

yet to figure out what to wear when someone banged on my door. I wore the first Khaki shorts I

the living room and saw Max at

to see who it was. I was surprised to see the oldest Alpha in our region, Alpha Timothy, with his

a very

to make late-night calls unless his

matter,”

distressed,” Max said, and I told him to allow the man

entered, he went on his

today, Alpha,” he said on the

help,” he said, motioning his

sons, and my oldest grandchild was taken away as tribute when the north attacked. Please, this is Mirabel, the youngest of my grandchildren. She is twenty-one years old, and she will make a good Luna for your Leo,” He

I asked him, and he

has challenged me for my pack. He claims Hill Valley needs to spread, and Alia is the

pack and deny him the challenge. Please. Take Mirabel for my sake,” He said, and

my recent noble status, but I could only exercise that authority over a pack I owned. I may be the head alpha of the east, but I was only the Alpha Of Mountain. To protect Brentworth, I had to be its Alpha, either by taking