The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman novel Chapter 186

~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.

"I see," she said and smiled.

" Well, you know she is in good 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 nodded.

"Amelia will adjust faster than you expect. I promise I won't stay long," he said, and there was an awkward silence.

"What do you want to do, Amelia?" Lady Avery finally asked, speaking to me.

"Do you want to remain or go with Leo and return with him? Whatever Tamia is helping with, I am sure it can wait," Lady Avery asked, sounding concerned for me.

I looked at Leo because he knew my answer, but something in his eyes let me know he did not want me to follow him to Mountain. I decided not to embarrass myself.

"I will wait," 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, and that was it.

Lunch ended, and I returned with Leo to his room. I watched him pack his bags and wondered why he was taking everything with him, knowing he would return.

"You have clothes in Mountain; must you pack your bags?" I asked, and he sighed.

"The only reason I am returning is because of you, Amelia," he confessed.

"I hardly spend up to two days in the north. I only come for council meetings and important gatherings. I will only return because you are here. I do not leave my things in the north," he said.

"I see," I said because he had not realised what he had said.

"What about Mrs Clayman's dinner party? Did you tell her you will come to lead her on?" I asked him, and he laughed.

"We know why she invited 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 nodded.

"At least call Beta Casper to find out if you are needed today," I suggested, and he shook his head.

"Will you mind if I decide to come with you?" I asked, and he sighed.