Shadows of Destiny

Chapter 0387 "What am I supposed to do without you? You were all I had, and you are all I have ever known, Tamia. I do not know where to start, but one thing is sure. I won't let that bitch and her bastards live," he said and opened his eyes.

They had darkened, and I knew it was rage. Every time he thought of Amanda, that was when he felt anger.

He had been betrayed but did the same to me without knowing it. I kept that part to myself because I wanted him to heal.

"You have to keep the peace and let bygones be bygones. Forget about the pain and the life we could have made.

Forget it all, Leo. We are where we should be. Don't let it destroy your gentle soul. I have watched all the trouble chip away your compassionate nature, and I am afraid you will let it destroy you. Underneath it all, I know you are loving, forgiving and strong. I need you to forgive the pain and feelings you have put out on parade stopping you from moving forward, Leo. I need you to truly let me go," I said to him, and he gently touched my cheeks with his palms.

"You used to be mine," he said, looking at me longingly and searching my eyes for a hope he would not find.

"Now you are someone else's, and I know I have to let you go, but I do not know how, Tamia. Every beautiful memory I have is with you. Everything

I'have, you are part of. How can I forget you when you are a part of my soul?" he asked me. I could feel his pain.

"I' have learned to embrace my past and look to the future. Do the same. A beautiful woman is coming into your life soon, Leo; I want you to love her like you loved me. Unlike what you did to me, I want you to promise yourself that your love will be flawless and you will never betray her. Start from there and look to the future. She is there, waiting for you. Do not let your pain and anger blind you. I will always be in your life, maybe not how you want me to be, but I will always be in your life," I'told him, and he sighed and wiped away his tears.

"Iwill try, Tamia. I do not want this bitch to live, but I will try. Tell Sylvester to let me know when it is

time for us to head to Grizlo. But once all this is over, I want you two to promise to release that bitch tome," I he said, and I knew that was his condition, and I nodded. I knew Sylvester won't object. So far, we have gotten what we wanted. I knew he won't object.

I can't wait for us to catch this bastard and get on with our lives.

Ileft Leo's wing and returned to mine to get ready for the event that would ensue. The moment I stepped in, Sylvester looked at me and smiled.

"I think you should wash Leo's scent off your body before coming to me.

Knight has been nuts lately, and I think it has to do with the delayed claim," he said, and I sighed.

Suddenly I felt waiting to do it under

the blue moon was unnecessary. Still, Sylvester wanted it on that night for a purpose, so I held my opinionand showered.

Not long after I stepped in the shower, Sylvester joined me. We played a bit, and when we were done, I told him about my discussion with Leo and Devin.

He was glad they were on board because he wanted to only take people he could trust. I learned Dominic and David would remain at the estate with Stephanie.

Sylvester also told me he had assured his mother that she had nothing to worry about. He did not tell her about Devin's false reputation, but she was grateful nonetheless.

I'had butterflies in my tummy. I was

too eager to catch Amanda and her lover and curious to find out who it was. I hoped it was someone that could be dealt with. I would gladly support destroying the person because he had caused much damage.