The Dark Side Of Fate novel Chapter 180

~Leo~

The doctor cleaned out the silver in my wound and put me on a drip to help my system expel the silver. All the while I was undergoing treatment, I was thinking of Amelia.

I saw how her wolf had defended me and the fear she drove into one of the men that made him run away.

Thinking of it, I chuckled a few times and was grateful, but I wondered what they were doing in my woods because those men had come intending to capture me.

That means someone told them I would be hunting in the woods.

It had to be one of the men Casper asked to see if the woods were clear. Or they might have told someone that told another person, and word got out.

I remembered what Amelia told me about the gossip in my pack, and I knew I needed to address the issue. Nonetheless, this was a serious matter. It was clear that someone or some people were after me. Why now? After a year plus, why now and why me?

Casper entered where I was and was surprised to see me sitting.

"You gave us a scare there, Alpha," Casper said, and I gave him a half smile.

"How did you know to come?" I asked him.

"Amelia linked Gabriel, and Gabriel linked all of us. He was on his way when he linked us. I have told him to look elsewhere because he seems interested in the girl," Casper said, and I nodded.

"She has been outside for an hour. I did not know if you were okay that she came in," He said, referring to Amelia, and I nodded it was okay. I actually wanted to see her and thank her.

"Let her in," I said. Casper nodded and smiled.

"She was lucky she didn't get hit by the arrows. They aren't only laced with silver dust; the tips were made of silver. I believe they planned on capturing one of you because the chain was only meant for one person," Casper said, but I already knew that. What I needed to know was the reason behind the attack.

"Our woods had been safe all this while. Amelia is the newcomer in this pack. What if she pissed someone off, and they came looking for her here?" Casper said, and I chuckled.

"Then how did they know she would be hunting in the woods with me? I do not remember telling anyone that she would be hunting with me. Not even you, Beta. I just requested you ensure the forest is clear," I reminded him, and he nodded, looking stupid.

"Well, maybe they had eyes on her," He said, and I shook my head a bit irritated because he seemed to want to pin the attack on Amelia. After all, she was the newcomer in our pack.

"Or maybe they were after me, and I was lucky she was there with me," I said the one thing he was reluctant to say, and Casper was silent.

'I want that man interrogated. He mustn't die. I need to know what he and his friend were doing in my woods," I said, and Casper frowned.

"Friend?" He said, and I nodded.

"Yes, there were two of them," I told Casper, and he was surprised.

"The other one ran away after Amelia's wolf got his partner," I said, and Casper frowned.

"I have been meaning to ask you something. How did the man get the chain around his neck? That thing is pure silver." He said I knew I had to lie to cover for Amelia.

"How do you think I got the arrow on my side?" I said, claiming I had done it before the arrow hit me. He did not seem like he believed me, but he was quiet.

Casper left me alone, and Amelia entered my room. She was smiling at me. I could see she was worried and only smiling to brighten my mood.

"Come here, Moonlight," I said, and she rushed to hold me.

She was afraid for me. It felt good knowing someone cared.

She held her emotions well.

I kissed the top of her head, and she rested on my chest and sat on my lap.

"I have been asking to see you for a while, but they won't let me in. How are you feeling now?" She asked me. I held her tighter with my free arm.

"I am alright, Moonlight," I said.

There was an awkward silence between us, and I decided to break it.

"Thank you for what you did out there. Your wolf has an amazing ability," I said, and she got off my lap and looked at me with disbelief.

"You do not think I am a freak?" she asked, and I chuckled and shook my head. She beamed at me, and I saw her relax. Showing me her ability must have troubled her.

"I was worried you'd think I am a freak," she said, and I shook my head.

"Your secret is safe with me," I told her, and she smiled.

"Any idea who they might be?" She asked, and I shook my head.

"My Beta will handle it. Right now, I just want to finish this drip and go home. We are going to the north tomorrow," I said, and Max strolled in.

It was odd they would stop Amelia from entering without my permission and let Max in without my permission. I did not need to guess why, but they should have applied the same protocol to Max. I was going to address it later.

"How are you feeling?" Max asked, looking worried. I knew what he was thinking, and I shook my head.

"No one thinks it is you, Max. You need to relax," I told my friend, and he shook his head.

"It is that douchebag. I suspect him. Maybe he wants to stop us from going to the north since you have already said the King has taken an interest in the matter," he said. His explanation was plausible, but how did Alexie know I was in the woods?

"So how did he know to get me in the woods?" I asked, and Max shook his head.

"I can't explain that. Maybe that was their way in, and they hit the jackpot when they saw Black there. They might have been planning to break into your home..." he said, and I shook my head.

"You are giving them too much credit. Someone told them I was in the woods, and they waited," I said, and Amelia stood there silently.

"You must have gotten injured protecting Amelia," Max said, feeling sorry for both of us and knowing there was no way I could tell the truth without giving away Amelia's secret made me realise it was best to shut up.

My men came in after that, and Amelia decided to excuse us. She left before I could even speak. I wanted her to stay, but I could not link her, thanks to the silver in my system.

I watched her walk away, and Max followed. I felt a bit possessive of her. I didn't want her home alone with Max, and the thought alone made me laugh at myself.

My men and I had a long discussion about the possibilities of why anyone would attack me in my woods, and none made sense. The only option we had was to hope that the prisoner talked.

I guess he had indeed moved on, and following his claims about Alexie was him doing his due diligence and nothing more.

Max made Amelia laugh, and I saw her relax around him.

Black was a bit jealous, but I held it.

I was still going to move at my pace. I will not jump until I am sure. I joined them in the kitchen and saw what they were making.

"sandwiches?" I asked, looking at the counter.

"Max said we should make club sandwiches," she said, and even though I wanted a sub, I had no choice but to accept what Max had suggested.

Amelia served the food, and we ate silently before Max broke the ice.

"So, have you decided where to stay when you go to the north? I know you usually stay at the Volkov estate," Max asked, and I nodded.

"I have booked a suite for us. It has two rooms. You can sleep in one, and Amelia and I will sleep in the other," I said, and he frowned at me.

"Why not go to the estate with Amelia while I stay in a room in the hotel? I am sure you two will have more fun there," He said, and I smiled at him.

"Yes, we will, except that I do not own the place, and I have to take permission before I take Amelia there," I explained.

A look in his eyes said he did not buy what I was saying, but he let it rest.

We finished breakfast, and I decided to leave Max to do the dishes alone as punishment for trying to spoil breakfast.

We finally got to the airport and boarded the plane to Lucland.

Amelia was nervous, but I held her hand. I knew she had never been in an aeroplane before; this would be her first time.

I ensured she had the window seat to look out and get the whole experience.

The flight was smooth, and we landed peacefully.

We were collecting our luggage when I got a call from Casper. I honestly did not want to answer it, but I had to. I put Max in charge of the luggage and told Amelia to stay with him while I stepped away to answer the phone.

"Alpha," Casper said, and I answered.

"We found fresh camping sites in our woods," He said, and I knew that wasn't the urgent thing he wanted to discuss with me.

"Alpha, they abandoned the place in a hurry. The disturbing part was that they had some tools and left them behind. From their scent, they were about six people. Based on the tools, I believe they were trackers. I think they were tracking someone or something. It is either that or they were scouting," He said, and beads of sweat formed on my forehead. I could not head back to Mountain now. Six trackers, tracking or scouting in my woods was worrisome.

"They have left, Alpha, but I just wanted to tell you what is happening. I have put men to guard the perimeter. I will keep you updated on our finds," Casper added, letting me know it wasn't as urgent as it may sound. I hoped so.

I was confident that my men could handle six trackers, but I wanted to know what they were doing in my woods.

"When the prisoner talks, let me know," I said to Casper, and I hung up.