The Dark Side of Fate

05 Coming Out
~Tamia~

Another month passed, and things got worse between Leo and me. He never spent time with me anymore and seemed to have miraculously moved out of our bedroom.

I saw it all coming, yet it bothered me.

He took her along to functions he was invited to and told me to mind the pack. I was working on my exit, so I kept telling myself it would only take a little longer.

I would often stare at my neck where his mark rested and want to clean it off. I hated seeing it so much, I always covered the area. My tears had run dry.

Some lunas reached out to me to sympathise with me, and others congratulated Amanda; she wasn’t named Luna yet, and I knew why.

Amanda was a medical doctor, and she wasn’t trained for battle. Naming her Luna would mean she would have to take up all my responsibilities, including leading battles. I guess her life was too important for that. I planned on surprising Leo soon.

I was sitting in my office when Leo barged in and began to yell at me. He was behaving like a madman. He had never spoken to me in such a manner before. People were around and had to excuse us, but he had already embarrassed me.

“What is the matter?”

“Why did you send men after Amanda?” He asked me, and I frowned at him.

“Answer me!” he yelled, and I shook my head.

“I did not send anyone after Amanda,” I said, and he raised his hand to slap me but stopped and looked at his hand with disbelief.

He looked up at me with misty eyes. He was ashamed of what he was about to do.

“I have a man in the cell that said you sent him to kill Amanda. Why will you do that? It isn’t our fault that we are fated. It isn’t my fault, Tamia. Why couldn’t you just make it easy for all of us?” He said, and tears streamed down his eyes. He sat on the chair in my office, bowed his head, and wept.

His words hurt me not because of the accusation but because he said it wasn’t his fault he had found his fate. I sat down and stared at him numbly.

“I have made it easy, Leo,” I said.

“When last did you speak to me lovingly? When last did we go to a function together other than security meetings? When last did you spend time with me as your wife? When was the last time we slept on the same bed? When was the last time you made love to me?” I asked him, and he looked up at me with swollen eyes. I knew he was conflicted, but I was the one hurting.

“We have barely spoken in two weeks, and you barge into my office to accuse me of sending goons after your mate. You didn’t even bother to ask or investigate.” I said, and he looked ashamed.

“You said a prisoner in custody said I sent him to eliminate Amanda. What proof does he have?” I asked Leo, and he was speechless.

“Anyway. I didn’t do it. Someone is trying to frame me, and you should be smart enough to know that I wouldn’t plan this because I never fail,” I said.

“Is that why you decided to go house hunting without telling me? I learnt of all your requests to neighbouring Alphas begging to let you own a property on their lands. Did you think I wouldn’t find out?” He asked me, sounding hurt, and I fought the urge to roll my eyes.

“I am sure Amanda will like the space. There will be no need for her to moan louder than necessary when you two are together.” I said, and he was silent.

pack. You are not

they will have me to contend with. I might have a fated, but you are still my wife, and I am not letting you go. I will die before I let you go, Tamia,” He said with determination and

a time it would have made my heart flutter, but that was gone the moment

do not feel the same way anymore,”

dinner tomorrow evening, and I want you to accompany me there. I want

to introduce me to her friends. We were

at home,” he said

Amanda was

her completely and went to my bedroom. It was mine and Leo’s, but he wasn’t

I found him in

ask him what the deal was with Amanda, and I Just went to

door behind me when I entered the bathroom. I did not want him coming in or touching me. I heard him try the knob on the door, and I smiled. I realised he must

way he was just doing this to please me; I knew he wanted

in the bathroom and ensured that the lace fitted night dress I was wearing

to have more sexually

exited the bathroom and went to sit at

locking the bathroom door?” he said, sitting at the foot of

stylishly moved

my wife. I am new to this; I am trying,” He

course,” I said, smiling, and he

came to me and kissed his mark

Your heart isn’t in it.” I said, and he sighed and ran his fingers through

you,” He said, kissing his mark again, and

touch me because I complained,” I told him, and

He teased, and

didn’t do it for you,” I told him, still unresponsive. Soon he gave

let us make this work. I do not want to be like

find my fated too, and we can have a

pointed out the

me?” I asked him, knowing he

it out? I know I asked you to come with me, but Amanda was

out, Leo. The fun isn’t just for you and your mate. I have my invite from Luna Linda,

mind about taking you there because I do not want you associating with that slut. She has embarrassed her husband too many times and has a drinking problem too. Too bad rejecting her will weaken

to be miserable, and she chose to do something about it. There is nothing wrong with that. Unfortunately, we can’t leave, so Linda tries to find love and affection the best way she can. Do not shame her for it.” I said, coming

you plan on following in her footstep, Tamia. I won’t share. I refuse to

I said, pointing out

went to

dinner party with you, and

see him contemplating. I pointed at the door. “Leave my room, Leo,” I said. I noticed he was hard as hell, and I knew it was for me, but I did not