The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman novel Chapter 226

~Devin~

Everything Andrew told us troubled my soul. I couldn't get past the fact that the Sullivans were involved, and I could not overlook that Susan came to me the night the place was attacked.

What were the odds that she would be so lucky?

I was torn between believing her and investigating her.

When I asked her if she was involved, her response and emotions gave me the answer I needed, but I doubted it would be enough when the council is involved. Before falling asleep, I decided I would protect her at all costs. We weren't mated yet, but she was my Luna, regardless. I believed her and would do everything it took to protect her.

I woke up to an empty bed and wondered where she was. There was no sound coming from the bathroom. I touched her side of the bed, and it was cold.

I wondered if she ever returned to the room after she left to get some milk.

Still wondering where she might be, I saw a note on the nightstand. I reached for it, which had my name in Susan's handwriting. The sight of the letter made my heart beat from fear. I opened it with shaky hands to read.

"My dear Devin,

By the time you read this, I will be far from here. I have thought about the situation, and I know I can't win this. The situation is too convincing to be a coincidence. Even if you are willing to give me the benefit of the doubt, the council won't. They will quickly move to make me a scapegoat.

As much as I love and care for you, I cannot hang around and wait for the council to waste my life.

I do not want to be a casualty, so I am leaving.

I hope you catch the culprits soon.

I hope the truth comes out and I am exonerated.

Do not think I do not love you enough, Devin. I am running because I love you.

It would be best if you did not go against the council and the King for my sake. It will be suicidal, and we will give the enemy what they want. We can't afford to be divided. I hope we win this so I can return home to you.

I love you.

Susan."

It read, and I did not know how to feel.

The emotions came at once. Rage, sadness, remorse, regret, fear. They all came crashing, and I had no time to waste.

There was no way I would let her be out there on her own. I was all the family she had, and she was all I had. I could not allow her to give up and run. She did it once to Sylvester. I won't let her do it to me.

I got up and wore my shorts and T-shirt. With her scent registered on me, Rex and I began to sniff.

I headed out of the Mansion and saw Leo standing with Amelia; they were giving instructions to kappas and Omegas.

Leo looked at me funny.

"How was your night?" he asked, but I did not have time for pleasantries.

"I have to find Susan. She ran away this morning because she fears the council will execute her for what happened in Pridewood," I said, and Leo and Amelia were shocked. They both stared at me, stunned.

"How did she come to that conclusion, Devin?" Leo asked with a knowing look, and I knew he knew I might have questioned her about what we had learned. There was no need to answer him.

"She has had a good head start," I said, trying to leave, and Leo held me back.

"You can't go like this. Let me lend you, my men. I am sure she won't have gotten far even in wolf form," He said, but I knew what determination could do, and Susan was determined to get away.

I was foolish. I shouldn't have discussed the issue with her.

"Wait for my beta to help you," Leo said, and I waited because I needed all the help I could get.

"What happened?" He asked me, and I bowed my head, knowing It was my fault.

"She came to my house from Pridewood the night of the attack, and then Andrew said the Sullivans had an informant," I said, and Leo cursed.

"You fucking idiot. No wonder she ran. She watched her uncle and cousin executed for treason. It wasn't so long ago that it happened. She is still traumatised even if she tries to hide it. What were you expecting? She would think they would execute her too. You just had to sit her down and connect the dots based on what Andrew said. Susan isn't like Amanda; she doesn't have the heart for this shit. You, of all people, should know," he said, and I felt ashamed.