The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman novel Chapter 177

~Leo~

I haven't woken up feeling giddy in a long time. I did this morning, and I liked it.

Amelia was still asleep, and she looked peaceful.

I touched her hair gently, careful not to disturb her sleep.

I noticed the roots of her hair were platinum blonde, so I planned on talking to her about it later.

It looked like she dyed her hair brown. I wouldn't put it past her. It was cute, and it made me chuckle.

I snuck out of bed and out of her room.

Stepping out, I saw Max on my couch, drinking coffee.

He looked at me and smiled, but the smile did not touch his eyes. He was still processing his loss, and I knew it would take a while before he could recover from the pain.

"Good morning, Alpha. Glad to see you are finally letting up," he said, and I smiled at him.

"Did you sleep well?" I asked him, and he rolled his eyes.

"Between my heartache and the sounds of your activity in that room, you could just imagine how well I slept," He said and chuckled.

I knew Amelia and I were a bit loud, but it was my house, so he had to manage.

"Goddess Leo, you did not spare that woman," He said, and I told him to mind his business.

"I got the mail," he told me, and I frowned at him.

"Sylvester approved the hearing of my case for this week. Thank you, Leo. I know you had to pull some strings," he said, sounding very grateful, and I nodded.

"Besides, we are going to the eastern alpha meeting this morning. I have called everyone," I told him, and he did not look too enthusiastic.

"Those Alphas are wimps. The guy will scare them into agreeing with his conduct. They wouldn't want him to come for their packs. As things are now, he can go for any pack, and there is no law stopping him from doing it," Max said, and I knew he was right.

It was also one of the reasons why I wanted to meet with Alexie. I needed to read him and decipher his intentions in the east.

It isn't every time a northern Alpha comes to the east, marries a woman, and takes over her family's pack by force.

He must have a goal, and I need to know what it was so we do not have issues in the future.

The alphas might think it is Max's problem now, but I could see ahead, and it did not look good for us.

I went into my room to prepare for the day, so I could head to the meeting.

I opened my closet, and Tamia's clothes were still in them. I hadn't been able to give them away. I had paced them in boxes and would have sent them to her, but I couldn't.

The room still felt like it belonged to her, and I doubted the feeling would change anytime soon.

I showered and got dressed. By the time I came out, Max was already dressed.

" Shall we?" he asked, and I shook my head.

"No way will I go to that meeting on an empty stomach," I said, moving towards the kitchen.

I wanted to make a sandwich for Amelia and myself.

"What are you doing," Max asked me, and I shrugged.

"Making one of the sandwiches Amelia showed me," I said, and he smiled.

"So she is your mate now?" Max asked, and I froze while cutting the bread. I wished he didn't use that word.

"We aren't there yet, Max. We are still getting to know each other. I want to be sure before I give what we have a label. Let's use the word girlfriend for now," I said and sliced the bread. Max was silent, and I looked at him.

"Do not make the same mistake twice trying to be careful," He said, and I wondered what he meant by it.

I placed some sliced pieces in the toaster and looked at him.

"What do you mean by that?" I asked him, and he moved towards the kitchen to be closer to me.

"I mean, she is nothing like Amanda. At this rate, you might end up hurting her, Leo. Do not put her in competition with your past.

Tamia is happy now. You deserve to be happy too. If you just want her as a girlfriend, then let her go before both of you get burnt," he said, and I was a bit annoyed that he would spoil my mood.

I wasn't longing for Tamia anymore. I had let her go. I felt bad for breaking my promises and being weak when I should have been strong. I was trying not to allow my emotions to control me this time.

"I am not going to rush things with Amelia. I will take my time and make sure she is right for her and for me before I jump. I am sure she understands and can wait," I said, and he stared at me a bit sad, then nodded.

"Well, I have no right to advise you. I messed up more than you did, and my life has remained fucked. I would lie if I told you I did not think of Avery and how lucky Marcel is, but she deserves it. After all that I put her through, she deserved it, Leo.

I was a fool. Michelle said things and connived with my men. I believed every word. I should have trusted my wife. We had been through so much together, so I should have trusted her, but I believed a total stranger over her.

The same men that made me believe Michelle ended up betraying me, and Michelle died eventually, leaving me with nothing but painful memories.

There are times when I do not feel like pushing anymore," he said and then looked at me.

"Honestly, Leo, what Alexie did might be for the best. I do not deserve to run a pack. However this hearing goes, I will be fine if you absorb me into your pack along with my people too. I do not mind answering to you, Leo.

Honestly, I do not mind it.

I am only doing this so they would know I cared, and I tried," he confessed, and I was in shock.