Fate's Dark Side Chapter 72

They left quietly, and I relaxed.

A few hours later, Kyle called me to say that Devin was ready to meet.

I hoped the meeting would occur the next day, but Devin was eager to get on with it.

I told Amanda where I was off to, and she was scared.

She had been making many efforts lately, even training while pregnant. I knew she was hoping to fill Tamia's shoes.

I told her not to worry, that it was a peaceful conversation and that I would return.

She released me eventually, and I left for Hill Valley pack.

I arrived at Max's pack house and was surprised to see Devin. He must have trusted my intentions to come there all by himself.

"He has the place surrounded," Max told me with a low growl and excused us. I guess Devin did not trust us that well.

"Hello, Leo," Devin said, smiling at me, and I did not return the smile.

I might have come to have a peaceful discussion with him, but I was still mad at him for all he did and didn't do.

Everyone excused us; it was just me and him in Max's office.

"I see you are doing well without Tamia," he said, and I did not respond.

I sat on the couch in the office and looked at him.

"Why are you doing this? Why must we join forces with you to attack the north? Why do you want to go after a man minding his business? What is the deal, Devin?" I asked him calmly, and he sighed.

"That man ruined my life, Leo," he confessed.

"Just like he ruined your life, he ruined mine," He said.

"How are things with your fated?" he asked an unrelated question, but I answered because I called the meeting, so the burden was on me to be polite.

"What did he do to you that warrants such hatred?" I asked him, and he sighed.

I knew I could not trust his words, but I would hear him out.

"I was fifteen when Maurice Volkov attacked the south and tried to force us to pay taxes. My father revolted, and my mother was taken in the process. He won, and we were forced to pay those taxes. We thought he would return her after we agreed to pay, but we soon found out the north never returns what it takes. My father sank into depression and lost his mind. So when everyone was acting their age, waiting to turn of age so they could find their fated, I was forced to grow up and take over as Alpha. Maurice robbed me of my life. When I killed him, I saw it as an opportunity to liberate our world from the evils of the north. Automatically I should be the wolf lord, but his son took over. My request for a match between that bastard and me for the seat was denied," he said and sighed.

"I let it go and took care of the south. Then I met Tamia," he said and looked at me.

"Your mark sat on her neck. A great deterrent for me, but knowing that you had found your fated, I knew the union was over; it would only take a matter of time before both of you called it quits, and then I could approach. Meanwhile, I planned on courting her. It seemed like a good plan then, and I was eager to get to know the green-eyed beauty," He said. I wanted to punch him but held my cool.

"Then I find out the north attacked and took her away, just like they took my mother; I was done being nice," he said, and his eyes turned golden yellow, which indicated his wolf.

"All this over a woman you met once?" I asked him, pointing out the ridiculousness of the matter, and he laughed.

"You see, unlike we Alphas that can detect our mates whether we have been claimed or not, it doesn't work the same for other wolves. It doesn't matter how long I spent with her or how many times I met her, Leo. All that matters is that Tamia is my fated," he said, and the shock was so much that I just stared at him, stunned.

Everything he did makes a lot of sense now.