The Dark Side of Fate

107 Truths and Lies Part 2

~Leo~

Amanda stared at me, and I could see a haunted look in her eyes. Something that spoke of hidden pain.

It had always been there, but I was too occupied to question her about it, and I felt my hurt surpassed whatever inner turmoil she battling with, but here it was again.

The haunted look had resurfaced while deep in a conversation about her true intentions and the life her actions had forced me to live. The haunted expression reared its head, and she looked broken. Amanda sighed after taking a deep breath and looked at me.

“You do not understand my life, Leo; as fucked up as you feel this is, you are the best thing that has happened to me in a while, and that is why I hold on,” she said, and I laughed. Gone were the days when those words touched me, but not anymore.

“I do not want you to hold on anymore, Amanda. I want you to leave,” I said to her, and she bowed her head.

“Okay, I will leave in the morning,” she said, sounding resigned, and I laughed.

“Yes, you will, after you tell me everything you planned with your father. How you helped him stage the attack that brought Volkov’s men on us, how you helped feed him information that wrecked and divided the east. Information that made people doubt my leadership. How you tried to help him take over the east again,” I said, and her eyes widened, tears falling from her eyes.

“Leo, I will never do that to you.” She said with fear in her eyes.

“I don’t believe you. You lied against me in his favour; you lied against Tamia, so don’t you dare,” I said, and she shook her head.

I can’t. I will never do it. I never lived with him. I always looked for a reason to live apart from him. Did you ever ask

lives. He stabbed her because she said she would write Maurice Volkov and report his conduct. She called him a usurper, and he stabbed her. The memory is still embedded in my head. I can never help him do anything. I went along with his lies because I

about my dealings? Why were you helping

was mad that she would think telling me her story, whether it was true

do it?” I asked her, and she bowed her head in

was angry, I wanted her to be innocent but hearing her admit it broke my heart and made me feel like

the bed, went on her knees and bore her neck

could keep you safe. I did not know that was what he was doing until Tamia left. He ordered me to make sure we got married. I knew you weren’t up for it, but he insisted. He told me he wanted to know everything you did from then on. I told him I couldn’t do that and that he should take it up with you, but he did not find it funny. Soon I found out that he had people in your ranks and working in the pack that was on his payroll, and he was on the payroll of some King somewhere. He said if I chose you, he would kill us, and he would not need to raise a finger to do it. I had to think of my babies and you, Leo. You might hate me, but I love you. My father had shown me times without number what he was capable

private discussions with Max and Kyle. I did not think much of it because I did not think you were planning anything serious, so I agreed, and I have been doing so diligently,” she said, and I felt

I wondered why she was always around or awake during those times, and I

just being nosey. I thought he was just trying to be informed and aware. He is a control freak, so I just thought it was one of his curiosities,” She said, and I knew she was sincere, but the damage was already

the games.

information?” I asked

I did not follow you here. I felt it was off he would ask me

away with my children and never bother you if you rescue me from him. Please, Leo. I swear I will disappear

you arrived?” I asked her, and she nodded. Although I did not believe her, I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt without

what

his plans?” I asked her, and she shook