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.

let us in,” I complained, and Max laughed. We all entered the building, and Macy was

her mother, and then we went to our

she sighed and sat on

tell she was

can’t believe we are back home,” She said, and I nodded without

the Eastern alphas. I planned to hit the ground running. There was no

you need me, and I will

speaking?” She asked me, and I

down on

us make. It isn’t like we could use it for battle. I doubt there will be time to shoot them all. Linda complained, and Avery…,

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

she said,

I asked her, and

It has been 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 Yuri’s plans,” She said and almost slipped down memory

not tell me they knew you. I think they believed you were killed. Anyway, that isn’t why I am here. I am here

sit. I am yet to settle in, but it is a nice room,” She said, complementing the

said, and she smiled. There was an

you request to fight?” I asked, and she looked at

my decision to fight and kill those responsible for Luis’ death.” She said

had already executed Mikhail..’ I said, and she interrupted

of flesh, Leo. They took 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

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

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

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

you like a stranger….” I said, and she covered her ears and shook her head, streaks of tears streaming down her

give her time. She has longed for her mother for a while. Before Alexei, she was told that her mother was an Omega that got pregnant for a delta and dumped her at the orphanage when she could no longer cope. She grew up thinking 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 navigate through. I can’t start by telling you what your daughter had to deal with or in what state I met her. It

things are beginning to come together and the future

having you pop out of nowhere would destabilise her. Gezel, you cannot follow us to Gad in four days. You cannot join us in that battle,” I said, and

now. It is all I have got. Please

you return to the North with Amelia

have you,” I said, and she looked at me with shock. I

call her own, and that made her hold on. I was glad I regained my senses

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. I could not wait

is she?” She finally asked

said, and

said, and I was grateful that she would at least think about it and not dismiss my words. I hoped for all

I left Gezel’s room.

have you gathered

for you in the assembly hall,” Max said, and I

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

hall, and people were murmuring. They were lined up according to their packs, with their alphas at the front of