The Dark Side of Fate

107 Ready To Leave

~Leo~

Morning finally came, and it was time to head to the north. I felt uneasy about the trip but knew it must be my nerves. I was a bit unsettled about it.

"You need to relax, you know," Amelia said, hugging me from behind when she joined me in the shower. I touched her hand on my chest and turned to look at her. She looked relaxed and more put together than I did. I bet the women had more fun than us because we spent our time planning and discussing our moves.

I bent to kiss her, and she returned the kiss wholeheartedly. I wasn't going to pass off on the opportunity to make love to her before the day started. So, I backed her against the wall, lifted her, and buried myself. She was eager and ready for it. We both wanted the same thing. Desire rose in me, and my body moved on its own, grateful for the comfort I was getting and the love Amelia was giving. I waited for her to come before I let myself finish. Then I took my time to wash her body gently. Her hair was growing fast, and she had almost six inches of her actual hair colour. I could not get enough of my mate and could not wait for the blue moon to marry her.

We did not need it but chose to copy Tamia and Sylvester. Sylvester told me the feeling was intense on the blue moon night. Since my only experience was with a chosen, I wanted to experience it this time with a fated.

It would also make every Bluemoon night memorable for us. I was glad she wouldn't be heavy by then, so shifting for the wolf-claiming ceremony would be easy for Amelia.

We left the shower and started preparing for the trip.

Our bags were packed with the hope that we would not need to spend more than a week in the north because I could not leave the east unattended.

I trusted everyone that I would be leaving behind, but I was still Head alpha. It was my duty to ensure things were running well in the east; that was my first assignment before any office I occupied, and I did not take it lightly.

"I think we should disguise Erik as a woman," Amelia said, wearing an elegant, short cream dress. It had short sleeves and a round neck. She looked serious and smart at the same time. 1

I saw a burgundy jacket that she planned to wear with it and realised she planned to travel in style.

Her sense of fashion had improved in a short period. Why wouldn't it be so when Linda was her best friend? They were inseparable, and Susan had somehow joined the mix. It was amazing to see how women paired up, even among friends.

we dress Erik up as a woman? I doubt

and if he travels with you as a male

disability that must have caused his stunt growth, but whether we like it or not, Yuri

shaving his beard and wearing him make-up. I doubt he

are doing: I am in full support, but I will not risk my life and that of my friends and the man I

allow Erik to feel irreplaceable. He has to dress like a woman to join us. That way, I will pass him as one of my maids. He wont be noticed. He would fit in with the nurses. I know it is harsh, but that is my

it and find a more excellent, respectful way to do it. So I chose to

I need you to join me in Erik's room. I need to tell him something, and he might find it offensive,"

your father in the morning," He reprimanded me, and I was a bit

and he asked me why I wanted to see Erik

He would find it insulting,' My father responded, and just like Amelia had said, I

is either that or he goes back to Hayland. We have enough trouble to deal with, and he has a bullseye on him. I cannot risk the rest of us because his feelings would be hurt. We are all making sacrifices here; he should do the same. It is just until we get to the Volkov estate then he is free to be himself again. That shouldn't be too hard for him to

his room. I understand your point," he finally agreed,

you coming for breakfast?"

room after I have dealt with Erik's disguise," I replied, and

man should get over it already; Every Stepanov has something wrong with them. But his feelings aren't more important than our lives and safety," She said by the door. She

bit disappointed. I liked what she was wearing, but it wasn't as

couch. She hand-draped the dress and jacket carefully on the

to leave. I plan to eat a lot of food, and I do not want to get

I

this morning. Her body must be adjusting and adapting fast. I was

had a thing about him that would make

his room, and before I knocked, I heard Erik's loud voice