The Dark Side of Fate

163 Not The End But A New Beginning

-Leo-

After our wedding, Amelia and I embarked on a journey to Cains Island the very next day. It was a place close to her heart, a destination she had always wanted to visit. I chose this beautiful island as the perfect setting for our honeymoon. For two blissful weeks, we resided in a charming resort where every moment was filled with love and joy.

I made a solemn vow to myself each morning, determined not to let anything go wrong. My love for Amelia was all-encompassing, devoid of doubt or fear. I had committed myself completely, and every word spoken during our wedding was sincere and heartfelt.

With Yuri and the Stepanovs no longer posing a threat, we returned to our normal lives. Amelia and I shared unforgettable moments together. Her carefree nature and unwavering trust made it nearly impossible for anyone else to come between us. Her infectious humour added a touch of lightness to our days.

The growing bump on her belly served as a constant reminder that our little family would soon expand. Upon our return to Mountain, we decided to personally prepare the baby nursery, utilising Max's former room.

Alexei had graciously returned Hill Valley to Max, reuniting their members in Mountain and the people that remained Hill Valley. When I saw Max again, I noticed a change in him. The melancholy and hopelessness had vanished, and he radiated the same happiness and optimism as before the fated mate ordeal. He shared his dreams for the future, frequently visiting to lend a helping hand.

Kyle remained steadfast. His pack members returned to their land, and he became an improved version of himself. The East was no longer just a region; it had transformed into a tight-knit community. Everyone willingly extended a helping hand, erasing the boundaries between packs. The Stepanov situation had forged an unbreakable bond between the alphas in the area.

Our meetings were no longer tedious and obligatory; they became enjoyable reunions. Everything fell into place harmoniously. Most importantly, we had all grown stronger through our experiences.

As the Lord of the East, despite Sylvester's prediction that it would be a mere title, my responsibilities were substantial. I found myself fulfilling all the duties expected of a Lord. Eventually, I relocated my office to our home so that I could be readily available to assist Amelia whenever she needed me.

I had vowed never to prioritise anyone or anything above her, and I remained true to my promise. Casper handled most of my guests in the office, while only urgent and significant matters were attended to in my private residence. I intended to keep it that way, unburdening myself to ensure I could be fully present when our babies entered the world. My desire was to be there for every step of the journey, forging an unbreakable bond as we built a strong and loving family together.

Our pack house overflowed with cherished memories, and our dear friends graced its threshold regularly. However, as Avery and Katya's pregnancies progressed, the visits dwindled, replaced by eager anticipation for the day of their deliveries. Amelia, understandably nervous, found solace in Gezel's presence as she had come to stay and offer her support.

My parents stood by our side, their long-awaited retirement trip postponed until after the birth of their beloved grandchildren. In our conversations, I implored them to stay connected, and they, in turn, promised more. They vowed to visit every three months, ensuring I would always know their whereabouts. Somehow, everything fell perfectly into place.

Meanwhile, Alexei and Clay flourished in the western territory. They dedicated months to rooting out terrorists and extremists, and their efforts bore fruit. Erik, a remarkable leader, impeccably represented the West.

To our delight, Gezel and Erik's relationship blossomed further, removing any doubt about its future. Their union would be a blissful one, sealed underthe enchantment of the upcoming Blue Moon. As for the Sullivans, they relocated to the South, assisting Devin in rebuilding the pack since many of the packs now had new alphas. Some of these new alphas were actual Stepanovs, esteemed members of the ten families that had come to our aid during the Gad crisis. Devin welcomed their support. While the Stepanovs may not have held the title of alpha, they were leaders in their own right.

displayed incredible bravery. Witnessing the South's plight made us realise that Alpha Michael's choices were not foolish; he had either joined forces with Yuri or met his demise. He remained loyal until his last breath. A day was designated in the South to commemorate the fallen of Pridewood and their courageous and

torch of leadership to Andrew, allowing him to assume his role in Brentwood. Although Andrew had initially desired to be closer to his cousins in the West, love and destiny guided him to my domain. He settled with joy, content to visit the West instead. His happiness with Mirabel brought me immense delight. I couldn't help but chuckle at the memory of Timothy's attempt to

and heartless man, showed no mercy even to his sons. Two of them paid with their lives for

begged for release, but Sylvester made sure his torment was

remained uncertain of her future. Given the circumstances, I knew she would rot away in there. Leah had tried to find sympathy for her mother, but her pleas fell on deaf ears. Now, as I'm about to become a

gone awry, and to think that it

perished intentionally at Erik's hands, others were left devoid of their wolf companions, rendered harmless. Eventually, they

but we held onto hope that one day it would. Nevertheless, it didn't dampen their spirits. They retired and relished in the joy of life. During our visit to Grizlo, we encountered Donald, Jake's son, and Mikail Milton, his nephew. Their contentment was evident, and it brought us great pleasure. Meanwhile, Alexei diligently worked

was taught openly in schools. It was no longer a forbidden secret. Truly, things

life, blessed with twins this time. Their son was named Alexander, while their daughter was affectionately named Eleanor. Unfortunately, circumstances prevented us

heartfelt love across the distance. Later, it was Katya's turn to deliver her precious baby. It made perfect sense since she was

awaited the arrival of our own children. I was consumed with nerves, and the news of Katya's delivery only heightened Amelia's anxiety. She had countless questions, particularly about how our little ones would

the long-awaited day arrived. In the early hours of the morning, Amelia's labour pains began. I promptly contacted the hospital, informing them that we were on our way. Hurrying to fetch the car, I prepared to drive her to the medical facility. With contractions occurring every fifteen minutes, we had enough time for the journey. Both of us were bubbling with excitement. Amelia managed to smile and even let out a few laughs as she practised her breathing exercises. Her eyes shimmered with tears of joy, revealing her profound eagerness to meet

the contractions grew closer together, pain gripped her. We reached the mountain hospital, where a team of medical professionals stood ready to welcome her. My heart overflowed with elation. I was truly happy. It was beyond anything I had ever imagined. After enduring the betrayals of Amanda and the pain of hurting Tamia, I had lost all hope. But fate had smiled upon me, turning my life around.

Amelia into the delivery room, gripping her hand tightly as she bravely brought our twins into the world. I struggled to contain my emotions, reminding myself that grown men don't shed tears. Yet, I pondered if tears of happiness could be an exception. I was overwhelmed with joy. Amelia's delivery went smoothly, without any complications, and she gave birth to two precious boys. One had fair hair and sparkling blue eyes, while the other bore my features with dark hair and warm

decided. Our fair-haired son, with features reminiscent of the Stepanov lineage, was named

coursed through me. It was at that moment that

our twin babies' arrival, and their hearts overflowed with happiness for us. Luckily, they had already planned to visit us in a few weeks, and we eagerly anticipated celebrating this precious blessing together. Amelia, my beloved partner, had never experienced

feed the babies. It seemed as though both of them wanted all the time in the world with our twins, but there simply wasn't enough to satisfy their desires. To eas e the tension, Amelia came up with a brilliant idea: assigning each grandma to take care of one child. They would switch roles every twelve hours, granting both women cherished moments with their grandchildren while maintaining a harmonious schedule. Amelia and I agreed to this

a big gathering, we arranged for three vans to accommodate everyone-Sylvester, Tamia, Marcel, Avery, Theodore, Linda, Dominic, Katya, David, Nicole, Vino, Claudia, Alexei, Alia, Clay, Nelson, Erik, Stephanie, and Jake, along with all the children. The next two weeks were bound to

joining us. The only ones missing were Devin and Susan, as Susan was expected to

and excitement. Our conversations over the phone simply didn't compare to the joy of being together. We gathered outside the arrival area, eagerly awaiting their

first to emerge, warmly congratulating me and offering

amazing father," he said,

Please, keep those needles away from my precious twins," to which he