The Dark Side of Fate

07 Surrender To Live

~Tamia~

“No need,” I replied, and he walked to me and looked into my eyes. I knew he was hurting, but his pain was nothing

compared to mine.

He was the one on the gaining side.

“I can’t let go, Tamia,” he said and placed his hands gently on my shoulders.

“It is normal to give up on a situation and someone you don’t understand, Tamia. I understand your anger and why you will flirt with Devin. I know you have a strong reason to give up on us, but I am asking you to give me a chance. I know we can make this work. I am willing to do anything for you, Tamia. I know I am

wrong, but tell me what to do to keep you.

I will do anything to keep you, Tamia. I was hoping you could teach me how. I will learn to be a better person for you please. Amanda was beyond my control. I am sorry. You know I tried. Please, Tamia,” He pleaded with me with tears in his eyes. 3

Leo went on his knees and hugged my legs.

“Please, Tamia. I am trying to the best of my ability. Let me prove myself to you. Let me make it work,” He said in tears, and I knew he wouldn’t let up.

“Get up,” I said, and he stood up.

I looked up to see the hurt in his eyes. He was deeply conflicted.

“All you had to do was reject her, but instead, you let her father bully her way into our home. You left our bed and went to her. You pushed me aside. I thought I would have to share, but you didn’t even

leave room for that. You abandoned me. I am a laughing stock. Most pack members do not even respect me anymore. As far as they are concerned, I am no longer their Luna. What do you want me to do, Leo? How do you want me to cope? You should let me go. If you love me, you will reject me and let me go. You have to reject one of us, and that will be me, Leo. Let me get over you in peace,” I said, and he shook

his head.

My heart was breaking too.

We were so good together. I had many happy memories with Leo.

Why did this happen to us? My heart was breaking.

He leaned close to me and kissed me on

my lips.

I let him because I needed comfort. It was

a messed up situation.

He was the cause of my pain, and he was giving me comfort.

My body needed it. I kept telling myself, just this once, Tamia’.

Somehow trying to justify what was about to happen between us. He was my husband, and it shouldn’t feel wrong.

My body ached, and he was right when he implied that I was aroused, but I still

wanted him.

So I threw caution to the wind and

wrapped my legs around him. I knew it was going to be a long night. Kaira purred in my head.

He was trying to get another chance, but

this was my goodbye to him. I just had

one more month before receiving a

response from a southern Alpha, to

whom I sent a request.

Once it comes, I will leave regardless of what it says. It was for the best. Seeing the way Leo was, he wouldn’t be able to

let go of me, and neither would he let

Amanda go. I had to decide for him. So I set aside my grudge and gave him access. I allowed him to make love to me.

Leo made love to me all through the night. It was as if he was auditioning, trying to make me remember.

I never forgot how I felt about him. I just ignored my feelings, so I didn’t hurt more than I was already.

There was nothing wrong with what we were doing. He was my husband, but I was scared because the more I let myself enjoy it, the more hurt I would be when I woke up alone on my bed.

Leo went four rounds with me that night until I couldn’t take anymore. I wondered

fire came from. It reminded me

old times. Times I knew were

forever.

my surprise,

to me in

my eyes,

before I went on my runs. Fate had messed up my life

my body when someone suddenly started banging on my door.

was Amanda. What was her

on her door. Why was

up abruptly and looked at

morning,” he said, and the

came again. He looked at me, unsure if he should open the door or not. I wanted to see him struggle.

and went

and Amanda

warned her, and Leo gently walked her out. I could allow anything, but there was no way she would be entering my

argument between Amanda and Leo

was explosive.

I was married and insisted.

He said, pleading

like this,” he said, and I

using

A half rejection. I would have

respected him if only Leo

it. The

me was out of fear.

in his situation, especially Alphas, never bother because they know

women, but in

which meant he

challenge. All I had to do was accept, and Leo will have no choice

to accept the challenge.

strong, but he was no match for Devin. He has to bow out and reject me regarding a challenge.

me change my mind about him. If

and never

ahead, finish the sentence.

I heard Leo tell her and

was silent.

it will be

Tamia is my

change that. If you can’t

life before all this fated shit happened, and then your father forced you into my

I have gone against myself

this shit. You

far Tamia and

We built

on her because I won’t.” He said, and tears welled up in

returned to

to lie on

like doing much today,

Surrender To

you. Come back to bed,” he urged me, and I smiled at him. My husband had grown some balls.

four nights a week in my room. Amanda went

but she had to

father, but the man could not get involved. Everyone thought

wives, but they were wrong. He truly cared for me.

was hard on Black, Leo’s wolf, but Leo forced his wolf to comply. I could not bear Black’s pain, but

members gradually started giving my respect to Amanda.

even blatantly disrespected

they wanted to check with

out the task I gave them.

Mountain Pack had two Lunas, I

the office

duties. Amanda had

done, but I did not

issue, I left it for

Amanda to attend.

from Devin again, and a month passed

***

a commotion

wondered what

entered my office in

rush.

under attack, Tamia, Northern Wolves from the Dark Alpha,” he said,

I became

asked, leaving my