The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman novel Chapter 207

~Leo~

Everything has felt so wrong for a while now. Refusing to reject Amanda, cohabiting, and touching her even during the pregnancy felt so wrong that I doubted my reality so many times.

It became raw when Tamia left me, and I believed I would never find love again. I believed that was it for me. I had blown my chance at happiness all because of fate.

When I thought I would move on without love, fate threw me a surprise called Amelia.

I remembered her standing by the Vanity table in my room covered in soot and holding Tamia's jewellery. I remembered all that transpired that night.

I fought myself from allowing the fate bond to overwhelm and take over, and I won. I foolishly rejected her when I should have held her and never let her go.

I was grateful that fate tied me to Amelia. She was patient with me. She did not mount pressure and allowed me to move at my pace. I knew it was hard for her, especially when she was carrying the bond alone, but I was glad I came to my senses on time.

I had called Casper to get me the ring the day before the accident. I had planned it all; I wanted it to be unique.

I had rehearsed my words throughout our flight back and prayed that she would not freak out and say no.

Forever was a long time and a solemn commitment, one I was afraid she wasn't ready for.

The moment Black and I sank our teeth in, I felt our bond snap into place, and a wave of peace came over me. The type that I had longed for a while.

I held her tight, promising never to let her go. Then she sank her teeth in and claimed me; I knew she promised the same.

I held on to my mate in bed, knowing it would be different this time. I promised to do everything I could to keep her safe, love her, care for her, make her happy and keep her. I made a silent promise to myself, wolf and bond, never to betray my mate. I planned to make her forget the pain in her past and look into the future.

A lot of things reeled through my mind. A family, a home and a life. I could not wait for what the future will bring.

We fell asleep and woke up in the evening.

Amelia was the first to wake up. I saw her coming out of the closet with a broad grin on her face. I wondered what she was doing in there. Maybe she went to be sure Tamia's things were no longer there. The moment the thought crossed my mind, I shrugged it off because Amelia wasn't the petty kind.

Her hair was tied up to show off my mark, and I smiled. I was glad she was proud of it.

"Up already?" I asked her, getting out of bed, and she nodded and smiled at me.

"Had to move my things into the closet," She said, and I smiled at her. Amelia had a different countenance from Tamia. Where Tamia was serious and a bit reserved, Amelia was playful and out there. Her personality suited me best.

"I want to cook dinner," she said, and I began to dress up.

"Let me help," I said, and she accepted my help but did not wait for me. She headed out to the kitchen. I dressed up in a hurry and went to join her.

Max was on the couch watching television. He looked in my direction when I stepped out of the room, smiling at the mark on my neck.

"It's about time, Leo. I was telling Amelia how hungry I was, " he said, and I laughed, then headed to the kitchen to help my luna.

Amelia smiled when she saw me, and I went to her and asked her what she needed help with.

He gave me the worst kitchen chore ever. Cutting the onions.

I could not complain. I would rather it hurt my eyes than hers.

We ended up cutting the Onions together and crying onion tears together. Max eventually joined us in the kitchen. He came for his stomach and not to help. He picked on everything cooked and edible, and Amelia teased him.

Honestly, in those moments, we were happy, but the trouble that I knew was coming still bothered me.

While we ate, I decided to discuss something important with Amelia.

" Tomorrow morning, I will introduce you to Mountain as their new Luna. Then I will introduce you to the eastern Alphas council as my Luna and head Luna of the east," I said, and she placed her fork on her plate.

I knew Amelia hated attention, and this would make her feel weird.

"Can't it wait?" she asked me gently, and I shook my head.

I want to have the wedding done as quickly as possible, if you don't mind, but in the meantime, I want people to know that I am unavailable, and I want you to start taking up your Luna duties." I said, and she looked worried.

"What if I can't do it," she asked, and I sighed.

"I watched you wear your Luna shoes in the north. You interacted with the women gracefully, handled conflicts gracefully, and stood strong throughout.

You have a caring heart, and you love genuinely. You are patient, and you bring light into the room. That is the work of the moon, bringing light, and you did it and are still doing it effortlessly. You are all that support I need as an alpha," I said, placing my hand on hers.

"You do not have to do things precisely like Tamia did. Make your own rules and create your tasks. All you have to do is be yourself and do what you like, Amelia. I am sure it will work fine, and the people will love you," I said, and she nodded, still unsure.

"I was a complicated man, yet you broke through my defences and made me fall before I knew it. Winning the hearts of the pack members will be easy. They will love you," I said, and she nodded and picked up her fork.

We ate silently for a bit, and then Max brought up a hilarious topic that made all of us laugh, and Amelia loosened up.

I knew she would be great. She is worthy of the position and much more. I wished I could give her more, but that was the best I could offer for now.

Dinner ended, and we were all tired.

Max offered to do the dishes while Amielia and I retired to our bedroom. We showered before going to bed. We needed to be fully rested for the next day.

Morning came, and I saw Amelia lying beside me, sleeping in my t-shirt, and I felt something was wrong with the picture. She should be asleep with nothing on. I was too tired to make love to her in the night, and I knew she was just as tired as I was. I made a note to ensure I didn't overwork myself, so I would always have time for her.

I did not want her to feel neglected.

Although our relationship had just begun, I wanted to ensure we did not have problems. I had the tendency to overwork, but I planned to stop.

I caressed the bridge of her nose and then her lips to disturb her sleep. It took a bit before she opened her eyes, and when she did, it took a bit for her to fully wake up.

We got off the bed and headed to the shower.

After brushing our teeth, we entered the shower, and I wanted to say good morning properly.