Chapter 290
125 Mother
~Amelia~
Leo wasn’t in bed when I woke up. Someone was knocking on the door. I did not know who it was but
did not appreciate the disturbance.
I had nned to sleep longer this morning, but it seemed that wouldn’t happen. I looked at the clock. It
was almost eight in the morning.
“Amelia, Amelia,’ I heard Alexei’s voice, and I wondered why he was banging on my door. I really
missed our bungalow in Mountain. I couldn’t wait for this thing to be over. There was nothing private
about the ce. I grumbled and felt a bit irritated.
“I aming.” I managed, and the banging stopped.
I got off the bed and went to the door.
I opened it and walked away from the door to brush my teeth. Whatever Alexei had to tell me could
wait. I did not like having morning breath.
“Amelia,” He said, and I raised my hands, signalling him to wait while I walked towards the bathroom.
I did not take too long to brush my teeth and rinse my mouth. I exited the bathroom, and he was still
standing by the door. I did not spend upto five minutes, so it was fair.
“Good morning, big brother,” I said, sounding slightly irritated, and he chuckled.
“Good morning. I apologise for disturbing you, but Leo seemed busy and asked me to handle it.” He
said, and I frowned at him, wondering what he had to handle.
He sighed and walked towards me. I noticed he was trying to find the right words, and that did not sit
well with me. Such behaviour always indicates something serious. What could be serious that Leo
could not tell me himself but sent Alexei to convey to me?
“Someone is here to see you,” he said, and I frowned at him. I wondered who woulde searching
for me at the estate early in the morning. I was a guest at the Volkov Estate. Everyone I know who
cared about me was in the estate. I wondered who would be there.
“Who?” I asked, and he sighed. There was difficulty and contemtion in his eyes. I could see that
Alexei did not appreciate Leo putting him up to whatever he had to say.
“Your mother,’ he said, and I stepped backwards. I was in shock, and Alexei rushed towards me. He
helped me sit on the couch while I tried to steady my breath.
“Take it easy, Amelia. It is expected she will search for you after the broadcast yesterday. She has been
in hiding because of Yuri.” He said, and he really sucked at giving shocking news.
“She is freshening up as we speak. She came here disguised as a madwoman. Please take it easy,’ He
told me, and I just looked at him. Why would shee disguised as a madwoman? But then he did say
she was hiding.
“Let me freshen up,” I said, and he nodded.
“y and I will keep herpany in themon lounge. Tamia said we could use the ce. You can
join us there when you are ready. Please do not take long,” Alexei said, and I frowned at him.
“Do you know her?” I asked him, and he nodded.
“She sent my mother and me money when we were hiding in the north. She was a great support to our
father and our family. She would send me and y extra funds, and she and Father would write letters.
Until they
attacked them in the West and killed Father, and she had to give you up and go into hiding. I tried to
find her but gave up, not knowing what she looked like. You, on the other hand. It was difficult finding
you too, but unlike you, she was aware of the dangers, and she hid well,” He said and chuckled. There
was a pain in hisugh, but I chose to ignore it.
There was fondness in his voice while he spoke of the woman he imed was my mother, and I knew
he was reminiscing. Too bad I did not have such memories. I had none.
“I will freshen up and join you two,” I said and got up. Alexei held my hand and looked at me, pleading.
“Please take it easy on her. She did not have it easy either. I would give anything for my mother to be
here. She wouldn’t be alive if she did not go into hiding and stay away from you,” He said, and I
nodded.
He wasn’t to tell me how to react. I could understand his sentiments, but she abandoned me with her
Omega. What if I was kidnapped and killed? I went through shit. She should have taken me with her;
we would have hidden together. I could not share the same sentiments as Alexei, but there was no
need to tell him that.
I felt uneasy. I was angry and nervous at the same time. I tried to rx so I did not get to the point that
it wouldn’t affect my baby, but I couldn’t. My body was going crazy. I stood under the shower and
hugged myself, hoping the warm water would soothe my pain. Where was Leo? Why would he leave
me to handle this alone? I seemed tough most of the time, but I did not want to face her alone.
Although this would have been good news, I felt angry. I felt she did what she did out of convenience. I
felt robbed.
“Leo,” I tried to link him, and there was silence.
“Leo,” I said, feeling for him again.
“Amelia,” he responded, and I exhaled.
“Where are you?” I asked.
“A bad rash. At the Infirmary. They have given us medication, and we are waiting for the itch and
inmmation to subside. I am also a bit drowsy.’ He said, and I remembered the AgK32.
Erik did say the rash was a side effect, but he had said it would be mild. The lying bastard.
“Everyone is there?” I asked him, and it took a bit before he answered.
“Yes, including Sylvester. Everyone that was given the drug except for Devin, I heard he went through
hisst night, but he is better now,” Leo said, and I knew thest part was for my benefit.
It would be best if I did not trouble him with my problems. Facing my mother alone would have to do.
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I exited the shower, wore a simple cream dress, and headed to themon room.
“How are you feel, Amelia?” I heard Tamia’s voice in my head. Since when was she able to link me?
“Howe?” I asked instead of replying to her question.
“Leo joined Sylvester’s pack yesterday. They all did, so they could link each other during the fight in the
woods. It is only temporary until this Yuri business is done. Once it is over, it will be back to the way it
was,’ She exined, and I sighed.
Since Leo was my Alpha and Sylvester was now his Alpha, it was expected that Tamia would be able
to link me. It also meant I could Link Linda too.
“I am fine,” I replied, and she was silent.
“I heard your mother is here,’ She said, and I fought the urge to roll my eyes at the speed at which
news travelled. She was queen, so nothing would move past her, but I wished I was allowed to share
the news instead.
“So I heard. I am off to join her in themon room,” I said, and she was silent.
“Take it easy, Amelia. No one will disturb you. I have assigned an omega to attend to her. They will
serve you breakfast there. If you need support, you can call on us,” She said, and I was grateful for the
support. Tamia had been kind to me since we met. She was indeed an amazing person.
“Thank you, Tamia. I really appreciate it,” I linked her back, and she closed the connection. I wanted to
link Linda and request she joins me, but I believed I would have to do this alone.
I moved toward the lounge, my heart thumping in my chest. I did not know what to expect and how best
to react, but I knew it was only wise that I remained calm for all our sakes.
I heard Alexei and y’s voices when I got to the lounge. They sounded delighted to see her even
though I believed they were seeing her for the first time, but they seemed to have much to discuss.
They stopped talking when I entered, and she was on a couch in the lounge.
She wore a simple white dress, and her hair was wet, so I figured she had showered at the estate.
She stood up and looked at me. I could see a mix of emotions in her eyes. Worry, fear, joy, it was
much, and tears lingered in them too.
She was indeed a gorgeous woman.
Raven ck hair and brilliant blue eyes. I looked nothing like her.
Time had been gentle on her, and she did not look her age at all. It also meant that she did not suffer. I
hated being a bitter bitch, but I felt rage surge. I tried to rx. Alexei and y excused us quietly.
We stared at each. I did not know what to say, so I held my tongue.
“I am sorry,” She said, tears streaming down her cheeks. She was the first to break the silence, so I
held my tongue.
“I could not run with you because I did not know my fate. I wanted you to be somewhere they wouldn’t
search for you. I told Karen to take you somewhere I wouldn’t find you. I did not want to give you up if
they ever caught me. Iter found that Yuri got to her. She was killed. I would have remained and
searched for you, but I couldn’t. Too many people had my pictures, and I did not want to lead them to
you. My properties and resources had been seized. I had nothing. The head Alpha of the West had
taken everything from me to smoke me out. I was stranded and hopeless. I could not do much hiding
and trying to survive. Please, Amelia,” She said nervously, rushing through her words.
It seemed she had much to say and needed me to hear her out. It also seemed she was afraid I might
say something hurtful to her. I held my tongue to allow her the opportunity to say all she could without
interruption. I had always been a good listener. I nned to put it to good use.
“All this while, I never stop thinking of you. The only things that kept me going were the hope of finding
you and my hope for revenge until yesterday when I saw you and your brothers on the television.
Please. I have no excuse; I just wanted to see you,” She said, wiping away her tears. She was shaking
nervously. I could see her fear. Even though she was an Alpha breed, the fear radiated.
I looked at her for a while.
I could not be sentimental over something I do not understand. I could not be emotional about
someone I did not know. I was suddenly numb. Maybe now that I had life growing inside me, I would
understand the bond better, but staring at her, I felt nothing.
There was so much to do; I did not want to waste time voicing emotions that no longer mattered to me.
She wasn’t there when I needed her the most. I was alone. I grew up alone, and I moved about alone.
It was hard, but I survived until I found Leo, and I wasn’t alone anymore. I had a family now. There was
no pointshing out.
“I cannot say anything that would make you happy, but I am d to see you. At least I know what you
look like, and Yuri didn’t get to you….”l said, and she did not let me finish my sentence when she
rushed at me and wrapped her arms around me.
“Amelia,” she said, holding me tightly and weeping. I stood still. Reluctant to wrap my arms around her.
I was numb.
“I am so sorry. They watched me for so long that I could not search for you. They hoped I would lead
them to you, so I could not search. When I finally slipped off their radar, I dared not resurface again. I
have been living like a madwoman for many years now. Hoping, one day, I will find you and your
brothers. Please, Amelia,’ She said, and I did not know what she was begging for, but I lifted my hands
and wrapped my arms around her.
She neededfort to ease her aching heart. I wanted to be calm, so numbness would do for me now.
She broke the hug eventually and led me to sit with her on the couch while the Omegas served food.
No matter how I felt, I knew I needed to eat. I wasn’t in the mood to catch up, but I will try.
While we ate, Alexei and y joined us.
It was clear they could not stay away. The way they looked at my mother made me feel cheated.
Whatever she had with them, she did not have with me. It was a pity. Though this was their first time
seeing each other, she was a mother to them.
Yuri had robbed me deeply. He deserved what wasing, and I hoped Leo would allow me to join
them because I wanted my pound of flesh from the bastard. If anyone had to pay for all my trouble, it
was Yuri and his cult, and I nned to make him pay painfully.