The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman novel Chapter 210

~Leo~

I remained sitting beside Amelia at the foot of the bed. The shock of my father's call still ran through me, and I didn't know how to shake it off.

I did not know how to feel about his call and its urgency. It was baffling.

I was mad, confused, shocked, name it. I felt all the emotions pouring through and did not know how to sort through them.

My parents had been gone for seven years, and I somehow believed something had happened to them. Hearing my father speak on the phone was mind-bugging. Why would they finally reach out after all these years? What had changed?

It was customary for Alphas to take a long trip once they had handed over to their successor, but they usually returned home or stayed in touch. It was a way of enjoying a burden-free life.

Most Alphas settle elsewhere, so they do not feel the urge to get involved with pack matters, and it is reasonable.

Goddess knows I will need that time away from my pack so Amelia and I can collect ourselves and start a family. Too bad I won't have that luxury until we hand the pack over to our successors, and that was twenty-one years from when we have children.

We still had a long way to go.

My parents, on the other hand, went missing in action. There was no explanation for their disappearance. Tamia and I were worried for a while before we decided to move on and hope for the best.

I wondered what had happened. I also hoped bad network coverage was the reason the phone call ended because my father sounded like there was trouble.

If only he had called me with an actual number, I would have called back and had it traced. I would just have to hope that they show up as promised.

Amelia touched my hand gently without speaking. She understood me so well, and I wondered how. She knew this wasn't the time to ask questions, and I respected her for it. She was giving me the time to process what was happening.

I touched her hand gently and looked at her. She smiled beautifully, and I caressed her cheek gently.

"You are so easy to be with and peaceful, Moonlight. The moon got it right this time," I said, kissing her lips.

Breaking the kiss, I decided to tell her what had happened.

As much as I respected her giving me time, I should not keep her in the dark about some issues.

"My father says he and my mother are on their way to Mountain," I said, and she gasped.

"Finally, they decide to make themselves available," She said, and I laughed at the statement. That was precisely what was happening because they had deliberately stayed away.

She placed her hand on my thigh and caressed it gently.

"I know you are mad, Leo, and maybe confused, but this is better than nothing," she said with a smile.

"It will be nice to give them a chance when they come. Goddess knows I wish I had that opportunity. To know my parents or family, even for a day. You did not only spend your early years with them; they are still alive and are coming to you. Cherish the moment. I am sure they had a good reason for staying away," She said, and I knew she was right.

I also felt terrible for her because her situation was that bad. Other than me, Amelia had no one. I set aside my feelings about my parents and faced the issue. I planned on dealing with their issue when they finally showed up. I contemplated telling Amelia our northern friends were coming but knowing how close she was to Linda; I opted to make it a surprise.

"I need to go and cook. I am sure Kyle is very hungry," Amelia said.

"We should let them cook their food or have the omegas cook it. It is bad enough that we are housing them; you do not have to cook for them, too," I complained, not wanting my mate to stress over my house guests.