The Dark Side of Fate

140 The East Is Ready

~Leo~

We arrived at Mountain without issues. I wasn’t fooled by the false peace, but I knew it meant Yuri was either out of the East or had no influence in the region. Maybe he was busy with other things; I was grateful.

Seeing a few people above ground, I realised how important dealing with this issue would be. There was a vast difference between the atmosphere of Lucland and Mountain.

“Where are the people?” I heard Gezel say, and Amelia sighed.

“They are in bunkers around the settlement. We did not want to risk what happened in the South, so we decided they should go under mostly the women, children, and teenagers.” Amelia explained to Gezel, and Gezel nodded, still looking out the window.

“So you are head Luna of the East?’ Gezel asked her with a smile, and Amelia nodded.

“Lady of the East,” she corrected, and we all laughed.

Gezel’s gaze was soft and longing. She had so much to tell her daughter but did not have the words. I hoped one day she would. I also planned to talk her out of joining us to fight. I needed to do my best before telling Amelia of her mother’s decision.

We arrived at the settlement in front of the massive packhouse.

My parents, Susan’s parents, Casper and Max, were waiting outside to receive us. I also noticed many people were roaming about the settlement. I did not need to guess who they were. They were most likely warriors from other eastern packs.

Kappas came to carry the AgK32 serum given to me to administer to my men when we get to the West. Since we wouldn’t use it now, I instructed Casper to guard the serum heavily.

Max shook my hand and hugged me. I returned the hug and thanked him for everything.

“Thank you for finding them, Max,” I said, and he nodded.

Kyle cleared his throat, and we all laughed because it was a sign of jealousy.

“I have already thanked you, Kyle,” I said, and he shook his head.

“Not enough. You sent me to fight those freaks,” He complained, and we laughed.

“Gezel,” I heard my father say, looking at Amelia’s mother, and I wondered who else knew this woman.

“Richardo, it is nice seeing you again,” Gezel said with a smile, and my mother went to hug her.

“Sorry about Luis,” My mother said with a comforting tone; Gezel’s voice cracked, and she returned the hug.

It was clear the woman was still hurting. I did not know if there was anything anyone could say or do to alleviate her pain. It would be constant.

“You didn’t call me not once, Amelia,” I heard my mother scold Amelia, and Susan’s mother scolded Susan too.

“Not even a text message to let us know you are fine. Is that how to treat us?” They asked, and the women were speechless.

“We had our share of problems in the North. Devin almost died, Momma,” Susan responded, and Rebecca gasped, likewise, my mother.

“What happened?” they asked, and I sighed.

I complained, and Max laughed. We all entered the building, and Macy was

allocated a room to everyone, including her mother, and then we went to our

we entered the room, she sighed and sat on the

tell she was

believe we are back home,” She said, and I nodded without

give Max time to set things in motion, so I decided to speak to Gezel before meeting with the Eastern alphas. I planned

you need

asked me,

down on the

what Tamia wants to do with all the darts she made us make. It isn’t like we could use it for battle. I doubt there will be time to

left the room and headed toward’s Gezel’s room. I did not hesitate to knock on her door, and she opened it after the first knock.

said, a bit

asked her, and she stepped aside for me

a long time since I heard from them. Luis was alive when I saw Richardo and Martha. They had come to see how Luis was doing and warn him of

am glad you can connect again. They did not tell me they knew you. I think they believed you were killed. Anyway, that isn’t why I am here. I am here to discuss something vital,” I said,

in, but it is a nice room,” She said,

you. Amelia fixed up the place,” I said, and she smiled. There was an awkward silence between us, and I broke

fight?” I asked, and she looked

for Luis’ death.” She said coldly, and I shook

had already executed Mikhail..’ I said,

everything from me for no reason. Luis was everything, Amelia was everything, and I lost it all. They forced me to go into hiding like a coward. They stole my wealth and everything that had to do with

Gezel. We will get it for you?” I said, and she

You weren’t there. You did not witness it, so you won’t understand,” She said, and I realised Fate had dealt her a dark card. She had been scorched for a long

you are planning a suicide mission,” I confessed, and she

because you can’t connect with Amelia. After all, she treats you like a stranger….” I said, and

she wasn’t wanted. No one would adopt her, and the orphanage made it worse by blaming it on her breed and her appearance. She had a hard life with no parents to help her

things are beginning to come together and the future looks bright, you decide to

She has gone through so much and lost so much on her journey. She had said goodbye to you in her subconscious, and having you pop out of nowhere would destabilise her. Gezel, you cannot follow us to Gad in four days. You cannot join

Leo. It is the only thing that makes sense to me right now. It is all I have got.

that you return to the North with Amelia when the time comes. I would prefer you are with her.” I said

Should anything happen, she would at least have you,” I said, and she looked at me

she had no one, and she clung to me dearly even after rejecting her. As much as I hate to say this, I know Amelia needed to belong somewhere and have a family; Someone she could call her own, and that made her hold on. I was glad I regained my senses and appreciated Fate’s

battlefield. I beg you to return to the North with Amelia when the time comes and be a mother to her. She still needs you, especially now that she is also about to be a mother. My mother will have limits; she can never fill your shoes. No one can. Now that you are back in her life cherish the gift of a second chance and make it work, Gezel. I am pleading with you,” I said and stood up.

she?” She finally asked

said, and Gezel wiped

She finally said, and I was grateful that she would at least think about it and not dismiss my words. I hoped for all our sakes she chooses to do the right

I left Gezel’s room.

gathered everyone?” I linked

in the assembly hall,” Max said, and I chose to Join

tanks of Nitric Acid there, and the guards were entirely covered with goggles and gas masks. I tried to chuckle, but I was glad that everyone was being careful. Although I knew the side effects of AgK32, I knew it was a more accessible tool than

according to their packs, with their alphas at the front of