The Dark Side Of Fate

The Dark Side Of Fate By Karima Sa’ad Usman Chapter 279

To The King’s Hall

~Leo~

We all waited patiently for Devin to recover. None of us retired to bed. I begged Amelia to go to bed, but she refused.

We were all concerned for Devin.

Three hours later, Devin finally fell asleep. The poison was visibly out of his system, and we knew he was resting. His wolf and body fought a deadly battle, and we were glad it was over. It was two in the morning, and we were all tired.

I could wait for the hearing tomorrow. I had promised Joan I would cut her down if she crossed the line with me. I couldn’t wait to do the needful. Sylvester was right. Our prisons were full, and our resources were limited. Sympathy was a thing of the past now. After seeing how far they were willing to go, it would be foolish to advocate for mercy on their behalf.

Twice they have tried to kill me.

They shot at us. It was a miracle we all did not die.

The Kappa driver they shot remained burned in my mind. What was his crime? He probably had a mate and children that would never see him again.

The thought alone brought tears to my eyes.

His only crime was being the designated driver for the journey. Our lives weren’t more important than his. We were just lucky.

“Promise you won’t be merciful,” I told Sylvester, and he nodded. He understood my anger, and we were all on the same page.

“This has to stop. We deserve peace; weeding them out and killing them is the only way,” Tamia said.

“I agree with you. It could have been anyone in that car. Yuri has gone too far,” Alexei said, and the rage in his voice showed that he supported Sylvester’s decision to eliminate anyone found guilty.

“Well, I doubt anyone would have an issue with eliminating Yuri since the real head of the Stepanov family, Alexei, has agreed with King Sylvester,” Erik said, trying to make light of the situation, but none no one laughed. Even David could not find a joke. This had hit us hard. Had Erik not been here, we would have said goodbye to Devin. We were shaken.

“I will give instructions for the Kappas to take a full sweep of the road that leads to town in the morning to ensure no surprises on our way to the city and back,” Dominic said, and we all welcomed it. It was silly that we did not think of it.

“That won’t be necessary,” Sylvester said.

“I plan on sending for Helicopters. It is time we use the helipad at the King’s Hall. They cannot shoot poisoned bullets at us in the air. They will not be prepared for it, and an antiaircraft gun isn’t a weapon anyone can transport inconspicuously,” He said.

see the reluctance in

would be futile. She wasn’t going

slipping under the covers. I knew she was worried, but I was

me home safely. Sleep eventually came, and I welcomed

so we could attend the morning discussion. When we arrived at the dining room, Sylvester, Tamia, Dominic, and Katya were yet to join us. Everyone was there, including Avery and Andrew. I frowned because Andrew wasn’t supposed to

are you doing here?” I asked him,

dressed as a Kappa. After what happened yesterday, I wasn’t comfortable leaving him

asked Alexei because Andrew wasn’t supposed to come to the Estate until after the hearing, but I could understand why Alexei would worry for his

wouldn’t have affected him if they

kill him. Just like Nelson, Yuri is hunting him too.” Clay said, coming to

they suspected him was amazing. I

Devin, by the way?” I asked Erik, and

something for the rash. It should fade away by tomorrow. He is lucky it isn’t itchy,” He said, laughing, and it was great that we could laugh now. I could not wait to

and Tamia later arrived, followed by Dominic and Katya. We did not start eating still. It was clear we were all waiting for Devin and Susan. They arrived five

while Devin

keep me in this world,” He said, sounding emotional. Susan squeezed his hands to support him while wiping away her tears. It was indeed a

life to bring me home.” He said with respect in his

done the same,” I said to

and Erik, but they

Devin looked at me differently from before. He had

cleared his throat

shifting the hearing until three in the evening. I will be announcing and inviting everyone by twelve. Devin will be okay by then because we will spend a

part of the event. Top family members of noble and aristocratic families in the North would attend. I want to back Yuri to a corner and reduce his reach,” He explained, and I understood his

in place. Noon was too close to achieving anything substantial this

when my cell phone rang. Seeing it

“Hello,” I said.

and I became worried. What a shitty way to calm people down before

for a bit.

I am

likewise some Alphas and Beta of other packs in the East. They did not attack the way we hoped. They just kidnapped people. Even Gordon has been taken

tell her why her husband won’t be home. Soon,

break, for fuck sake. I just almost died yesterday. I would have lost a friend and comrade. Now this? If

continued to growl. She collected

calm the fuck down!” someone ordered. The voice was so demanding that I snapped out of it. I realised it was David that used his authority on me. He caught me off guard, but it was necessary. Black was losing