The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman

43 Arriving Home (Book 2)

~Amelia~

Telling Linda and Tamia that Leo and I were returning to the east was more challenging than I thought.

Linda actually cried and told me she did not want me to leave. Left to her, we should move in, but Leo was head alpha of the east, so we had to return sometime.

They did not know we were fated. I didn't tell them; I am sure Leo hasn't told anyone.

Maybe he didn't want anyone to know yet, so I let it be our secret, but I could not be away from him for long.

Their love for me and reluctance to let me leave had nothing to do with how I defended them; although they were very grateful, it had more to do with the fact that we were forming a bond.

I never knew I would ever be friends with the rulers of our world.

I did not even expect that I would be friends with Queen Tamia. To also think she was Leo's ex-wife was incredible.

Honestly, when Leah spoke to me back in Mountain, I felt a bit intimidated and believed I wouldn't make the cut, that was why I brazed myself for failure, but Leo had blown my mind away.

He had shown me more love in the north than in the east.

I thought he wouldn't be able to do so because of Tamia, but Tamia being there also helped him grab onto me tighter.

The accident shook me, and I was scared, but that wasn't why I requested we return home.

I felt our relationship was heading somewhere, and I wanted us to be in that small space again, so we could connect faster.

There was just too much in the north.

The King always called for Leo, and I had to spend time with Tamia and the others.

I loved it, but it robbed Leo and me of our privacy, something we desperately needed.

I was glad he agreed and hoped we visited the north often.

Also, I pray they don't get attacked again and remain safe.

I wished I could split myself into two and stay to protect them, but even I had my limits too.

Max seemed excited, and I missed him.

He was quiet and inactive at the estate, and I later learned it was because of Avery.

Although Avery never told me what he did, Katya did.

I didn't want to believe at first because he seemed different, but I knew she wasn't lying when I saw how the guy acted around Marcel and how he was permanently excluded from everything.

I hope he finds peace and moves on because he has had it worse than Kyle. The woman he betrayed Avery for had died, and he had lost his pack. He lost on all fronts.

Our flight was smooth, and we arrived at Mountain in the afternoon. Casper had come to get us from the airport and was happy to see Leo.

He had so much to say, I could see it, and some might not be good, but he held it.

We got to Leo's house, and I breathed in and exhaled when I stepped in. I missed the place even though I was only gone for a week.

I looked everywhere, the kitchen, the dining table, the sitting area and the door to my room.

I smiled.

I could smell a foreign scent, but I knew it was Timothy and Mirabel's scent. Remembering those two made me laugh a bit. To think Timothy was planning to slide his daughter into Leo's life in the name of protection. Now that I was back, I doubted they would have the courage to come again.

Max moved to his room, and I walked to mine to freshen up.

The room was cleaned thoroughly because it had no scent. I guess Leo must have asked the Omegas to clean the place.

Casper brought in my bag, set it on the floor, and then left the room.

I sat on the bed and looked around.

I touched the sheets gently and remembered my first night with Leo.

He had erased all my resentment towards men that night, and I had learned that intimacy with consent is a beautiful thing.

Of course, he had done better and kept improving with me, but that night was significant.

I went to freshen up in the bathroom.

I didn't spend too much time there.

I left the bathroom and wore a big t-shirt with panties.

I carried my bag and placed it into the cupboard, then searched my shelf for a book I had not read yet.

I wondered what Leo was doing but decided to give him space. If he needed my company, he would know where to find me.

I hoped we make more progress now that we were back.

I wasn't planning to replace Tamia in his heart because they were good friends, but I hoped he would create a place for me that would be my own, never occupied by anyone, just me.

While I thought of Leo, someone knocked on the door. I could smell his earthy scent, so I already knew it was Leo.

"Come in," I said, and he opened the door.

He looked relaxed and refreshed, and he had a broad grin.

"Welcome home," he said, and I smiled at him, and then he walked in.

He stood in front of me with a smile, and I could see him contemplating something.

I smiled back, a bit nervous about what he was about to say because, from the look in his eyes, it was something serious.

"Out with it," I finally said to calm my nerves, and he sighed.

Leo bent and touched my hands gently.

He made me put down my book and stand. Then he held me in his arms and lifted my chin to look at him.

"Thank you for being patient with me, Amelia. Rejecting you was unfair, and I would want to spend the rest of my life proving to you that I am sorry," He said and went on his knees.

I was in complete shock. I did not know what he was about to do, but I was eager to find out. My nerves were against me, and I breathed faster than normal.

"I should have done this long ago, but I was too stupid to think right. You are mine, given to me by the goddess to love and cherish all my life.

You are my support and my strength, my wisdom and my courage.

You are my better half, my soul and spirit.

You ignited a fire that was put out and made sure it burned brightly.

You helped me heal and forget my sorrows.

You are the reward for the pain in my past and a promise for a brighter and better future," he said, taking out a white box from his pocket and holding my hand.

I did not know what to say.

Tears welled up in my eyes.

I could not believe Leo was flying.

I thought he would crawl, walk, jump, and fly, but he had gone from crawling to flying.

I tried to compose myself and looked into his eyes. It was him and not his wolf, and I knew I was fully accepted.

"I do not want to lose you, Amelia. I do not want to wake up without you beside me. I do not want to look back and regret that I did not seize the moment.

I do not want to lose the rest of me.

I want to love you until I die.

I want you to have my last name and be the mother of my children.

I want you beside me always. I love you, every part of you, and I never want to live without you.

So I am begging you to make me a happy man, forgive my behaviours in the past and take this leap of faith with me by marrying me and allowing me to claim you as mine.

You have shown me that you are my happily ever after. Allow me to be yours," He said, and I was stunned that words could not escape my lips. All I did was nod.

He took out a clear diamond ring from the box, wore it on my ring finger, and stood up to kiss me.

I melted in his arms and wanted to pull him to bed, but he refused.

Instead, he lifted me up and took me out of the room.

I was a bit confused, but there was a fire in his eyes that Let me know it was on.

Wherever the venue would be, I was definitely down for it.

To my surprise, he opened the door to his room.

The room he slept in alone, the room he once shared with Tamia. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

The forbidden room.

He opened the door and carried me in.

He took me to the bed and laid me on it.

"This is your home, Amelia, and this is our room. Tamia's stuff is no longer here. I am giving you your rightful place as my mate and Luna," he said, and I was too emotional to grab him.

Tears streamed down my face because I never imagined this would happen.

I wondered what made him do this, but I was grateful to the moon for it. Aurora did not speak. She was overwhelmed. We never imagined it would lead down this path, but it did.

I looked around, and there were white roses everywhere.

The room was lit romantically, and I knew he had planned this before we even arrived in the east.

It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment thing for Leo. It was a decision and a resolution.

"Leo," I managed, and he leaned over me in bed to search my eyes.

"I have found what I was looking for in you, Amelia. I hope you find what you desire in me," he said, and I nodded.

I found it a long time ago. He only realised his now.

Leo kissed me sweetly and travelled to my neck with his kisses.

The tingles were stronger, and likewise, his scent. It was stronger and intoxicating.

I felt my wetness pull between my legs.

Aurora was a mess.

I wrapped my arms around him while he sucked on my neck sweetly; I anticipated he would sink his teeth in, and that alone made my walls clench.