The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 495

"We must look into this matter because these things are happening simultaneously. Being vigilant is paramount," Devin said, and I nodded and thought of something to say to change the topic.

I did not want to think of the implications of what was happening. I enjoyed the relaxation moment and did not want to start solving a mystery or fighting foes.

"Have you and Susan picked a date yet?" I asked him, knowing they were looking forward to the next blue moon ceremony.

The moment I mentioned her name, his facial expression changed. I did not need to be told that something had gone wrong with them. It was written on his face.

"I broke up with her last month," he confessed, and I frowned at him.

"You do not know what it feels like having to live in the shadow of another man, Leo. I feel like I am in competition with Sylvester where she is concerned. She is either too careful or unwilling. It has been a rollercoaster ride, and I am done. She is still hung up on the guy, and he has moved on. He has two children now with Tamia, and it is all rainbows and rays of sunshine for them. Still, Susan keeps the dark and rainy clouds of her past looming over me that I had to bow out," he said, and I felt terrible, not because of him but because I believed I might be doing something similar to Amelia. I could understand Susan because I was somewhat in that situation too. It is hard to let go of great love from the past.

"Give her time, Devin. She will come around," I said, and he chuckled.

"I am over it," He lied, and I sighed, allowing him to have the last word. He said those words more to convince himself than me.

I looked up at the lodge Amelia was sitting in, and she looked pretty uncomfortable there. Stephanie was staring at her and frowning, and I thought I had made a mistake bringing her to the King's hall. Maybe I should have allowed her to wear her contacts. Stephanie was speaking to Amelia, and her questions seemed uncomfortable. I tried to listen, but the voices in the hall covered the sound of Stephanie's voice, and I knew I would have to use mind link.

"Is everything alright there, Moonlight?" I linked Amelia, and she looked in my direction and smiled. I returned the smile, and Stephanie looked in my direction.

"She is asking me questions about my family and my eyes," Amelia linked back, and I knew she must be uncomfortable.

"Hello, Leo," Stephanie linked me. I smiled at her, and she returned the smile.

"Glad you came for this one; Kyle has been a pain," She said, and I nodded. She returned her gaze to Amelia and touched her hand affectionately. Amelia smiled at her, and I relaxed. It was clear they were alright.

Sylvester and Tamia finally arrived, and everyone stood up to pay their respect. They walked straight to the stairs that led to their lodge while the lords went to the stairs that led to their loge.

I noticed that Vino wasn't among them; this was the fourth month since I had seen him. I wondered if he was okay. Although he wasn't a lord, he usually sat with his half-brothers, but he had been away from the scene for four months now. I would find out when I get to the estate.

Everyone paid their respect, and Kyle's case was mentioned as the first case to be discussed and resolved. Sylvester was clear he would not allow the case to spill into another hearing. I saw Theodore's approval and was glad I had come up with a solution.