Fate's Dark Side Chapter 548

Max answered after several rings.

"Max," I said.

"Leo, how are you? How are Amelia and Avery?" he asked, and I knew he still cared about his ex-wife even though he hid it.

"Fine. I need you to get ready. Once I return, we will be heading back to the east." I told him and heard him sigh. I did not know if it was fatigue or relief.

"With Amelia?" he asked.

"Yes, we are returning with Amelia," I said.

"Great. I honestly can't wait to return," he said, and we hung up.

"Are you leaving so soon?" I heard Marcel say from behind me, and I turned to look at him.

He must have heard me while I made the call in the corridor. We had a sensitive hearing, so it was possible and completely normal.

"Yes," I said, and his face dropped.

"Because of the attack?" he asked, and I nodded.

"You all have families. I do not want to bring trouble your way. From all we have seen, they are after Amelia and want to take over the east and south. Besides, there was no time I wouldn't have had to return to the east. This is the longest I have stayed away from home in a long time. There is no reason for us to remain here," I said and sighed.

"If they are after Amelia, it is best she stays with us," He said. Black almost growled at him, but I controlled myself.

"I can't leave her, Marcel. I will have to return with her," I said, and he smiled.

"Relax, Leo, no one is going to hurt your girlfriend. We will keep Vino away from her," he joked, and we laughed. Vino was not a thing of concern when it came to Amelia.

"We can protect her until this matter is solved," He pleaded with a tired voice, and I shook my head.

It might have been okay if Amelia was just a girlfriend, but that wasn't the case.

I doubt Black and I could stay away from our mate that long. I might not feel the bond, but she did, and I loved her dearly. My heart wouldn't be able the bear the distance.

I did not only plan on going home with her; I planned to give her a place and start a life with her.

Regardless of what was happening around us, we needed to move forward.

Her lineage or bloodline did not really matter where our relationship was concerned. I had put everything on hold long enough.

"I can't leave her here, Marcel," I told him, and he frowned at me, not understanding my reasons. I knew I had to tell him why so he does not take offence.

"She is my fated," I said, and he widened his eyes with disbelief.

"How can this be?" was all he managed, and I could understand.

We were in a world where finding a fated was rare.

Only a few people had been lucky in that department.

I had been unfortunate and then fortunate. It was as if fate was trying to fix what it messed up. I had found mine twice.

Marcel was speechless after that because he knew there was no point arguing it.

I did not tell him about my irrational behaviour and that she was the only one carrying the bond now, but neither of that would matter when we got home because I planned on doing the right thing.

We waited in the hospital until Avery woke up, then opted to return to the estate.

It was nighttime when we left the hospital, and I knew we would have to leave our trip back home for the next day.

We were warmly welcomed into the mansion by Nicole, Katya, and Tamia. They were happy to see us, and Marcel and Avery went to their room. Tamia was happy to see me and let me know she was glad.

Linda was all over Amelia, and I knew she would miss her very much.

I let Amelia tell the women we would return to Mountain in the morning while I discussed my return with Sylvester.

I planned to go and prepare a place for Vino before asking him to come. I also intended to be civil with him.

I did not ask Vino about Claudia because it was none of my business. Still, he had seemed a bit conflicted since he returned from the hospital.

Sylvester wasn't happy to learn I would return the next day, but I had to confess the truth about my relationship with Amelia to him. He was just as stunned as Marcel and did not fuss about it.

"I think we will join you in Mountain soon. Because it seems they are trying to take the south and west," He said.

He looked troubled while saying it, and I knew he knew something. He didn't sound as confused as before. He sounded like he was making informed decisions.

I dared not probe even though he was my friend. I trusted he would tell the truth when the time came.

I said good night and returned to my room.

Amelia was there and had already packed her things. She told me the women, especially Linda, did not take her departure well, but she promised to visit often.

There was no need to tell her they would join us in Mountain soon.

I just told her they would be okay.

I was going to surprise Amelia with my intentions towards her, and I could not wait.

We cuddled throughout the night and left in the morning after breakfast.