Fate's Dark Side Chapter 71

Max claimed he had written several letters to Avery in the north but never got any response. He tried to insinuate that Tamia wrote her letter under duress, but I had to point out the difference to him.

Other than breaking my promise to my wife, I never maltreated her for Amanda's sake.

I never lay a finger on her and I performed my duties as a husband towards her.

I refused to give her up and would have laid down my life for her sake; he did the opposite.

If anything, he should take her silence as moving on. She was probably enjoying herself there and had moved on.

Knowing that it was a tradition in the north to split Lunas among the top officers, she was probably with the Alpha, Beta, Gamma or Delta and having the time of her life.

Any life would be better than what she and Mia had with him.

During our community full moon walks, I saw the silver scars on Mia's white fur several times. I ignored it because it wasn't my business.

Although I had been pleading with Max to let go, he didn't want to, and now he wanted to go to war against Bane. All I could see was a desperate alpha looking for a thrill.

He never loved his Luna enough to treat her well.

I looked at Kyle.

"Set up a meeting with Bane for tomorrow evening, to take place on Hill valley land, where it shares a border with Krane. He will feel safe meeting me there," I said and ended the meeting.

Amanda buzzed my phone throughout the meeting, so I decided to rush home to see what the problem was.

I arrived and found northern warriors at my home.

Although they did not seem like they came to fight me, I had to be on my guard.

They took my wife away the last time they were at my home.

I composed myself and walked into the house.

Amanda was showing, and we had learned we were expecting triplets. Meaning we will have a full house soon.

As happy as the news was, my joy wasn't complete.

This wasn't the life I wanted for myself.

The fact that I would be taking this transition into parenthood without Tamia was heartbreaking.

I slowly began to accept that I was the cause of my heartbreak, not fate.

I was too weak to keep my promise, and it will stay with me like that.

"Alpha Leo, the Council of the North sends us," The man leading the envoy said to me, and I nodded and sat down on the couch in my living room.

I did not like what Amanda did with the place; I prefered the way Tamia decorated it, but it was Amanda's home now, and she could do whatever she liked.

I noticed she had served them some small bites and drinks.

I just hoped she wasn't stupid enough to slip them something.

The last thing I wanted was for both Bane and the Wolf Lord to come at me.

Amanda smiled at me and went to her room.

I was still yet to let her move into the master bedroom.

Tamia's clothes were still there, and her pictures graced the walls. Amanda had come to accept it, and it didn't bother her anymore.

"To what do I owe this visit?" I asked the man in charge.

"I am Jacob Mikhailov. The Northern Council spokesman," he said, and I nodded, he looked more like a warrior to me, but I let it be.

I did not need to introduce myself; he knew who I was.

"The north wants to know if you are interested in working for them. We know that Alpha Devin Corrigan has taken part of the East, and threatens to force your remaining region to come under his command. We are willing to help liberate your people and end his reign of terror," He said, and I shook my head.

"At what expense, Mr Jacob? The part that joined with Devin did it willingly; I do not want them back. He has promised to give them what I can't. I do not believe in violence. The north has brought this hardship upon my people by attacking us and taking our wives, daughters, and sisters. It is the north that has wronged us. They dealt the first blow. If they wanted peace, they would have had peace talks about the alleged attack instigated by Brent pack before wrecking our lives. Most of us will never recover from the loss we incurred due to that attack. Devin has gained allies because of it. While some of us are willing to let go of our loved ones, however painful it may be, others have sworn revenge. I am sorry, but I won't be teaming up with the people that wrecked my home and my life," I said with finality, and Jacob and his men stood up.

"I believe you are still grieving the loss of your Luna, Alpha; know that she is well cared for in the north. The Lord has personally made sure of it. If you ever change your mind, please reach out to us," he said, and I nodded to end the conversation.