The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman

75 Devin's plans (Book 2)

~Devin~

Leo did not pick up, and I heard Amelia's voice when the phone was answered.

"Hello," she said softly to the phone.

"Amelia, it is Devin. Is Leo there?"I asked her.

"Devin, how is Susan?" She asked.

"I found her, and she is receiving treatment in Hill Valey. We will return tomorrow, and she can tell you everything herself," I said, not wanting to get into a lengthy discussion with Amelia.

"Okay, I will take the phone to Leo. Hold on," she said, and I waited.

It took a bit, and then I heard her hand the phone over to Leo, telling him it was me. I also heard voices that sounded like Marcel and Theo in the background.

I was glad they were alive and well and the ambush failed, or else I would have blamed myself for being sloppy and stupid.

"Devin, how is Susan," Leo said.

"She is fine; I am bringing her to Mountain tomorrow, and then I will head back to Greenville with Max. I hope he is up for the task," I said.

"Is anything the matter?" Leo asked me, sounding concerned.

"I learned you were ambushed on your way back from the airport," I said, and he sighed.

"Yes, apparently, they have a mole in Mountain," he said, and I shook my head even though I knew he could not see me.

"No, they don't, Leo; I know who the mole is. And she isn't from the Mountain," I said, and he gasped.

"Susan?' he asked, and I growled. Why was everyone always quick to point at my mate?

"Not you too, Leo. Please give my mate a break. She is why I have found out who the mole is, so show some respect and gratitude,' I said, and he apologised.

"So, who is the mole?" he asked me quietly. All rights © NôvelDrama.Org.

"Alice, my father's Beta's daughter. She was the one that Susan tried to confront in Brent this morning when she saw her with a Stepanov descendant.

They buried silver in her and left her for the dead. Before that, Susan had issues with the bitch in Greenville because she claimed I was screwing her and tried to force Susan to leave.

Thinking Susan might have imagined the whole thing because of trauma, I called my Beta to find out if Alice was around.

He said the bitch left for Hayland to visit her folks yesterday, which put her in the Brent at the time Susan said she saw her.

She also asked Lukman out a month ago, and they have been going steady. I know she only asked him out to keep a tab on me." I said, and Leo was silent. I knew I had said a lot for him to assimilate. I waited for him to say something.

"So what is the plan?" he finally asked.

"I will bring my mate to your Packhouse and return to Greenville with Max, pretending Susan is missing; then I will set the bitch up and arrest her when she falls. I will bring her to Mountain, and we will drill her for answers.

I could have decided to go home and arrest her, but that would make it her word against Susan's. I do not want my mate to have to defend what she saw. Especially since Alice has gone about telling people, Susan made me lay her off. The girl is a bitch, and I am ashamed I let her work closely with me.

I am sorry, Leo. Sylvester and the others are in danger." I apologised, and he cleared his throat.

"It is okay, Devin. No one would have guessed that bitch would do that. She is a disgrace to all of us. But if what you are saying is accurate, then the South is fucked," he pointed out, and I sighed.

That was a reality I could not deny. I did not know how far Alice had helped them, and with Susan's parents involved, there was no way I would win.

"I know, Leo. I know I have lost the South," I confessed. It was a hard pill to swallow, but it was best I bared it all for them to see. I did not know if we could ever claim it back, and I blamed my lackadaisical behaviour for it. Why did I lose guard?

"Calm down, Devin; we will figure something out. Even when you lose, it would be temporary," He said.

"What use will it be when all my people are killed? You know what they did in Pridewood. What would make them refrain from doing that to the rest of the South?" I asked, and he sighed.

"Devin," I heard Sylvester's voice, and I knew Leo had me on speaker.

It was good because I would not have to expose my shame twice.

"I am glad you found your mate, and she is well. I need you to advise your people to surrender and evacuate their land once the Stepanovs come for them. Tell the Alphas that I ordered them to act like Kyle. Assure them they will have accommodation in the north and west where I have a stronger hold. Assure them we hope it will be temporary but do not speak to them about our plans. Be vague and tell them their lives are more important than land. There is also a possibility they would not want them to evacuate the land, but the best option is that they leave so they do not end up as casualties," he said, and I understood what he meant.

The Stepanovs might not ask them to leave because they need people to rule and use for their purpose. But Sylvester was right. The people were best away from the chaos.

"I understand your reasons, your Majesty and I will do as you have instructed," I assured Sylvester.

"See you tomorrow, Devin," I heard David's voice.

He always sounded excited.

The man had an unlimited supply of joy.

I hoped I could tap into it when I saw him.

I said goodbye and hung up.

Alexei remained by my side, and we discussed his twisted family a bit before his Luna linked him, and he had to leave me.

I looked at Susan and hoped we would be together one day. I could not wait for us to start our lives and have our children. I could not wait to quiet the noise and move on.

We prepared early the next day, and Alexei gave us a vehicle to take us to the Mountain.

I was grateful for their hospitality and grateful for Susan. She wasn't at a hundred per cent yet, but she was getting there.

It would take a week before she could shift, and I was happy.

Casper and the trackers that followed me were eager to go home. Throughout our journey back to Mountain, we were on high alert. Luckily for us, there was no ambush, and we arrived safely.

Amelia and Linda were waiting at the entrance of the pack house. I figured the gatekeepers must have announced our arrival.

Susan alighted the car, and Amelia rushed to hug her. They had just met, and Amelia was showing her a lot of love. Linda smiled at her a bit, and I knew Linda did not like her as much, and I wouldn't blame her. Linda was Tamia's friend, and Susan was Sylvester's ex-girlfriend and ex-fated. Susan also tried to get back with Sylvester after she knew he had moved on with Tamia. There would still be reservations between them. I hoped Team Tamia would let it go and move on. Tamia and Sylvetser were fully mated and married with children. Susan and I were getting married. It was clear we had all moved on.

Amelia gently Led Susan in while Casper and I went into the building and headed to Leo's office. I was pumped up and ready to head to the South. Because the more time I wasted, the more likely Alice would find out what I knew and make a run for it.

I found Marcel, Theodore, Max and Kyle in the office. It was a weird mix, judging their history, but I guess chaos brings people together, and these people seemed to have solved their issues automatically or might just be acting Civil. I knew that if Sylvester and Leo could get along, they would be just fine.

Leo arrived with Devin and Dominic. Sylvester was the last to join us, and he looked ruffed up, which meant Tamia did not let him leave the room early.

We shook hands and exchanged pleasantries, and I felt our team was complete.

"Just like with Larry, Han?" I asked, and Sylvester laughed.

"Yes, the team is back on," David said, looking very happy, and just then, Vino walked in. He was an addition to the bunch this time because, last time, he was one of the bad guys. It was amazing how time changes things.

We discussed all we knew extensively, and they all agreed that Alice would help us understand the situation better.

Kyle and Max volunteered to come with me. I wanted only Max, but Kyle wanted to come. Along so I ob; aged. We were to leave in an hour, so I checked on Susan and let her know I would be leaving. She already knew what I planned to do, and I promised her I would not stay too long. Her greatest fear was that I would linger and the people that wiped Pridewood would come to Greenville. I hoped, for my sake, she was wrong.

We left for Greenville, and our journey was smooth. I arrived there faster than usual. The narrative was straightforward. We were to pretend Susan ran away and she was missing while I set my trap for Alice. I went to my house with Kyle and Max, and just as I had hoped, Alice came to protect me, and she apologised for her conduct when Susan was around. I told her she could resume work. My work with her would not exceed two days. She was bound to slip up. And Max and Kylke were on standby to help with her arrest and transportation back to the Mountain. I could not wait to deal with the bitch. She had done a lot of damage, and it was time to make her pay.