The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman novel Chapter 304

~Susan~

I had never been filled with so much fear in my life. I could feel the countdown. Deen down, I wished Sylvester would reach out and inform us that Yuri had changed plans, but the fact that he was still on course and the meeting would still hold in Gad brought fear to me.

I knew it wasn't a sure win, even though we wished it would be a certain victory. I was worried sick.

I had seen too much betrayal to be confident in the people on our team, especially the Stepanovs, but I kept my fears to myself.

The battle was in three days, and I did not want to get in Devin's head.

He needed all the support he could get, and I was willing to give it no matter what. I just had to hope for the best.

My heart remained broken because we could not go to the South. That was where we were supposed to be. Devin and me. We were supposed to be with our people, lending them strength and courage. Instead, we had to hide with Leo and pray that it all worked out for a good while our loyal pack members were in cells, especially Lukman.

I knew it troubled Devin; I could see it whenever his eyes wandered in pain. I had heard him growl in the bathroom a couple of times in pain. He behaved like a man whose soul had been ripped from him. He was angry, and he had every right to be so. Yuri targeted someone that had nothing to do with what happened to his bloodline. Evidently, what drove Yuri was greed and not revenge like he made it seem.

"How are you feeling this morning," Devin asked me, exiting the bathroom. He looked perfect and had a smile on his face. I knew the smile was to my benefit. He had told me he did not want the moment leading up to battle to be glum and riddled with fear. He had pleaded with me to be the happiest and live it to the best of my ability, and I was trying. I was trying not to show fear.

I had been feeling under the weather, but I kept that to myself too. I did not want him to have anything to worry about while he was away in battle.

Devin joined me in bed and kissed my forehead, then pulled me close to his chest. I rested in his embrace and allowed his scent to engulf me. He was my love and home. I cherished him with everything I had and loved him dearly.

"Guess what," He whispered in my ear, nibbling the lobe with me between his arms. I moaned and caressed his arms that were around me in response.

"I have instructed the Omegas to serve us in this room. Since you will return to the North in the morning, I want to spend the entire day with you. Meaning no training for me today," He said, and my stomach churned, remembering that we would have to part the following day. Knowing that I would not be in Gad with him made me nervous. I believe the situation was why I was sick. I feared the unknown. I did not know what was coming and did not want him to see my fear.

"That is sweet and romantic of you, Devin," I said, and he kissed the back of my ear, making me moan louder.

"I can't wait for all this to be over and the Bluemoon to come. I can't wait to claim you, Sue, and officially start our lives together. You have filled a void that has been in my heart for a long time, and I am forever grateful for your love," He said.

I turned in those moments to look at him. His eyes were misty, but I knew he would not let his tears fall. Devin was that tough.

I caressed his cheek gently and leaned in for a kiss. There was no better way to show him how much I needed him to come home and fulfil everything he had promised me. There was no way to show him that failure wasn't an option.

I kissed him, and he responded with passion.