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.

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

everyone, including her mother, and then

room, she sighed and sat

could tell she was

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

Max time to set things in motion, so I decided to speak to Gezel before meeting with the Eastern alphas. I planned to hit the ground running. There was no time to waste. Once everything is in place, I can spend time

care of some business; link me if you need me,

She asked me,

down on

need to catch up on my sleep. Making those darts took a lot of time. I do not know 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 shoot them all. Linda complained, and Avery…, well, that one slept most of the time,” she said, yawning, and I knew

and she opened

said,

you expecting?” I asked her, and she stepped aside for me to

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 lane. I did not come for that, so I nodded

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,

settle in, but it is a nice room,” She said,

fixed up the place,” I said, and she smiled. There was an awkward silence

request to fight?” I

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

already executed Mikhail..’ I said, and

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 the Westwoods. I deserve my revenge.” She said, tears streaming down

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

You did not witness it, so you won’t understand,” She said,

mission,” I confessed,

do. It is all because you can’t connect with Amelia. After all, she treats you like a stranger….” I said, and she covered her ears and shook her head, streaks of tears streaming down her cheeks. I

one would adopt her, and the orphanage made it worse by blaming it on her breed and her appearance. She had

come together and the future looks bright,

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 us in that battle,” I said, and she looked at me with

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

go. Please Gezel. I know the King has given his consent but please. I would prefer that you return to the North

at least have you,” I said, and she looked at me

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 gift. She was happy, and life was in her eyes; then she met her

Other than my parents, she would have no one. Please Gezel. Do not give me a reason to be worried on the 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. I could not wait for her to respond, but she had ample

She finally asked

was tried,” I said, and

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 thing and

I left Gezel’s room.

you gathered

waiting for you in the assembly hall,” Max said,

heavily guarded, and to my surprise, they had two 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

were lined up according to their packs, with their alphas at