The Dark Side Of Fate

{Book 2} Chapter 31 – ~Leo~

The look on Sylvester’s face when I told him about Amelia showed he wasn’t happy I kept that bit to myself, but I knew he would understand why. I knew they all could understand why.

Amelia was mine to love, keep and protect. If her bloodline had been wiped away, then she shouldn’t be in existence.

Whoever was looking for her would want her for the very reason Adrik was murdered.

I wanted it to be a coincidence, so I remained in denial, but after seeing the coin and learning what Lucas Sidorov had to say about it and Sylvester’s deductions, I realised it was best to trust Amelia’s secret to my trusted friends and allies than to try to handle it alone.

Deep down, I prayed she wouldn’t be able to pick up the coin or touch it. I have never wanted anything so badly as I did at this moment. I hated to think about it, but I wanted her to be normal.

Explaining that she had unusual abilities and might be a science experiment would be challenging.

Being a Stepanov would also make her royalty, and I wondered how the world would take it.

I feared they might call for her head because her family had already been condemned and wiped out. She would be an anomaly.

I prayed Silverster would protect her secret. If not, I will go to war for her sake.

With that determination, I opened the door of my room and walked in.

Amelia was reading a book she had brought with her and sitting by the window.

I noticed she wasn’t a television person and liked reading a lot. It was a healthy habit that kept her going.

A healthy and active imaginative mind could help people cope with stress and difficulties.

It provides an avenue for escape and optimism based on what the mind is fed, and seeing the book in her hand; I knew she had only read of happy endings.

She looked at me and put down her book.

“Leo, are you done with your meeting?” She asked with a smile, and I asked the goddess why I met Amanda and not her.

I would have been happier if I had met her after losing Tamia.

Seeing how Tamia and Sylvester were, I was pleased with all that happened and somehow realised we weren’t meant to be. They were perfect together, and I could swear the light and glow in Tamia’s eyes was like I had never seen before.

and the best part was that it was

would

until I knew enough and was sure she wanted me and wasn’t driven by the bond or lust before I commit because once I

went

a bit surprised, and I knew my facial expression was intense,

kissed it and placed her palm against my cheek to feel it, and she

blushing, and I

know you are immune to silver,” I blurted out, and her smile

hiding it. Aurora came out because you had no choice that day in the service quarters. I also noticed how boldly you attacked those intruders in the woods. You did so because you knew the silver wouldn’t affect you the same way. Am I right?” I asked her, and tears welled up in

understand about Amelia

of normal; it had driven a standard into her mind. A standard she fell short of, so she always tried to hide those things that took her far from the standard just to feel normal, hence the hair dye,

was the goddess’s masterpiece, and she had to hide it because it did not meet

please,” She said, tears streaming down her

her hand and squeezed

rest of us. It will never affect the way I look at you. If anything, Amelia, I am proud. I am happy that the goddess chose to bless me with someone special. Bond apart,

would have loved to be given. It won’t change how I look at you,” I told her, and she nodded gently, but I knew

” But it slows down my healing, and I can’t fully shift, but I maintain all my wolf abilities, including strength and speed,” She confessed quickly, and I stood

Leo,” she asked

apprehension, but I wasn’t shocked about what she told me; I was surprised that Max had said precisely the same thing about Alexie. He said Alexie had access to his wolf but never said the guy fully

and softened my expression with

just cracked a case for me, Amelia,” I said, believing Alexie might be

off that their back story

his eyes did not look like Amelia’s. Was he wearing contacts? I will find

on, Moonlight. Let’s go to the king’s lounge.” I told

trembling hands, but I had no choice. I would be wrong not to return to the lounge without her. Besides, I trusted everyone there, and I knew Sylvester was a

believe you will gain family today. A very powerful one,” I said to try and help her relax, but

have family, Leo. I have you,” she said, and her words cut me deep. Just like Tamia

was Tamia’s only family, and I

her palm on

of it now, I could understand why she held on to our bond

to be the light at the end of her tunnel. Her home

on to our bond, but

missing parents, You are my family too,” I responded and the smile she had warmed my heart. Amelia was a joy

and analysing different things and scenarios. The moment I entered with