The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman novel Chapter 229

~Devin~

Leo and I discussed extensively what Andrew had told him when I wasn't around, but he did not make it too complicated for my benefit. I wasn't in the right frame of mind, and he knew it, so he made it short and hoped he would see me soon.

"Okay, keep me posted on what you need. Alexei would soon be there. He left us after breakfast. I am sure you will be welcome there," Leo said, ready to end the call, and I was glad Alexei would be around.

I hung up and handed the phone to Casper.

"So you will be returning?" I asked him, knowing he was Leo's beta and the second most important man in the east. He shook his head and smiled.

"Alpha requested we remain with you and return with you in two days." He replied, and I was grateful for Leo's kind gesture.

I thanked Casper.

"Did the warriors pick any of the arrows that were shot at us?" I asked him now that I thought I could process the information.

"Yes, Alpha Corrigan. One of them got hit, and he pulled it out and held it with his mouth. It wasn't silver but iron," Casper said, and I was shocked that I did not notice that a tracker got hit. Knowing iron did not affect us; I knew the tracker would be fine.

"I am glad he is alright," I said, and he nodded.

"Do you think we encountered a different group from Susan?" I asked him so it would not seem like I was overthinking and analysing the situation. Casper nodded.

"That arrow was expensive. Silver isn't a cheap metal, and an arrow made from silver is expensive. Whoever shot that arrow wanted her dead, but they had no time to assess her body. Maybe they were called away," Casper said, and I knew I would have to wait for my mate to wake up so I could ask her what really happened.

I remained seated on the chair, hoping Susan would soon open her eyes, while Casper excused me.

Luna Alia sent me clothes and food and then made a couch available in the hospital room for me to sleep on.

She must have somehow figured I wasn't going to leave the place. I was grateful for the accommodation and hospitality.

Two hours later, Alexei came to see me.

He had just arrived from Mountain, and his Luna had told him I was around.

According to him, Leo did not mention what happened in the morning, so he was surprised that I was in his pack.

He stayed with me and told me not to worry that Susan would wake up. He was friendly, and I could see why Leo could give him the benefit of the doubt, but they were still on my radar. I wouldn't relax where they were concerned until it was proven beyond reasonable doubt that they were telling the truth.

As far as I am concerned, all our troubles started with their arrival. It had to count for something. I hid my emotions and reservations because I needed them to care for Susan, but I remained wary of them.

Susan didn't wake up until late in the evening. She opened her eyes and seemed a bit disoriented.

I went to her side immediately and held her hands.

It took a bit for her to focus on me, and when she did, she was surprised.

"Devin?" she asked me, and I nodded and kissed her forehead.

"Don't do that again, Sue. Don't you ever run away from me again," I warned her, all my emotions pouring through. She squeezed my hand tightly and began to cry.

"I am sorry, Devin. I was scared and panicked. I knew I would not win. I didn't want you to go against anyone for my sake; you already have a lot to deal with. I was scared," she said, and I kissed her lips and then pulled away.

"We are in this together, Sue. You and me?" I told her, and she nodded gently. It wasn't obvious, but I was close enough to see it.

She was quiet, and then her eyes opened wide. It seemed like she remembered something.

She grabbed my hand tightly. It was as if she had seen a ghost.

"I saw her, Devin. I saw her. She was talking to a white-haired man.

I hid in the woods but could not let the matter go.

I wanted to exonerate myself.

I wanted to expose her.

She wasn't supposed to be there.