The Dark Side Of Fate

Ours Requested The Same

~Sylvester~

I didn’t know how much Liam had grown until he made that dangerous request. Despite my instincts telling me to shut it down, I could see the determination in his eyes. The permission he sought was merely a formality; he had already made up his mind.

Liam was just like me, driven by an unwavering determination and a sense of responsibility. Every fibre of my being screamed that he would continue with his investigation, even if I tried to dissuade him. Tamia, too, recognised this, which explained her tears. We both knew that nothing we said would make him hold back. He was resolute in his mission to save Sophia, and nothing would deter him.

This was no trivial matter. Liam cared deeply for the girl, and while we suspected there were romantic sparks between them, we never anticipated the magnitude of his devotion. Unbeknownst to him, he was willing to walk through fire for her. I couldn’t allow him to traverse this path alone. My father had caused me heartbreak, and I couldn’t bear to see Liam endure additional pain. I would try my best to find a way to support him while ensuring his safety.

Tamia walked to me, where I stood frozen after Harper and Liam had left. I welcomed her into my embrace, holding her close.

“Why does he have to be so much like you?” she mused, and I chuckled softly.

“I’m not the stubborn one; that title belongs to you,” I teased, a hint of amusement in my voice. Tamia remained nestled against my chest.

“He’s still our baby, and we can’t allow him to get entangled in this mess,” she expressed, breaking away slightly to meet my gaze.

might sound selfish, but Mike didn’t consider the well-being of his family when he committed that crime. So why should we let Liam sacrifice himself for their sake?” she pondered, her words tinged with frustration.

her eyes searching for the truth. I nodded

didn’t delve into the details with Christian back then because I thought it wasn’t our concern. But now, Liam has made it our

desperately, searching for a

ago when we roamed about playing detective and risking our lives. Some of us barely survived the Stepanov encounter. We managed to maintain peace and avoid similar situations. This is a matter specific to Grizlo, and we don’t know its full extent. It wouldn’t be wise for us to interfere. Besides, it falls outside our jurisdiction. Unless Alpha Christian brings it before the council and they deem it necessary for us to intervene, we can’t get

that? I understand the consequences. But I’m desperately searching for a way to prevent Liam from going to Grizlo. Once he goes, Harper will follow, along with Lilly, Charlotte, Gemma, and Jewells. And let’s not forget about Marvin, Miles, and Oliver. They’re all so close to him. Avery won’t find it amusing, and Linda will be beside herself. I can’t even begin to imagine what Vino and Claudia would say. There’s no separating them, and none of them would dissuade him. If anything, they would encourage him. We need to find a way to take control of the situation ourselves, so they won’t have to play detectives,” Tamia pleaded. While I knew she was right, I couldn’t help but fear failure. What if something terrible had already happened to Sophia and Margaret? Even if I got involved, it wouldn’t change Liam’s

I confessed, the weight of uncertainty

continental matter,” Tamia suggested, her voice tinged

personal reasons since it isn’t a secret that Sophia is close to Liam. Leo is my cousin, and Devin is our friend, not to speak of Erick and Andrew, who are also distant

Have Wilson, Levi, and William keep a watchful eye on the children, especially those who are more likely to act impulsively and head to Grizlo. I’ll ensure my men are stationed at all the dock and sea ports, searching every arriving boat, regardless of its size, for any signs of the Maguires,”

and my children, especially Liam, could grow impatient and take matters into their own hands. The determined look in Liam’s eyes troubled me because I knew he wouldn’t back down easily. I had to make a choice: either allow him to proceed

take time to search thoroughly, the ones closer to us will be more manageable. I hope this is a good starting point,” I communicated with Liam through our mental link, hoping for a positive response. A positive response would indicate

sit around waiting,” Liam responded, his message coming through our mental link. I felt relieved that I could grant this request since it didn’t involve him directly entering Grizlo. Hopefully, this task will yield some

before breaking the link. Following that, I contacted everyone else, instructing them to gather in my office. The responses came quickly from all except David and Dominic, who were

to enter one by one. Marcel appeared visibly worried, as did Theo. Vino was clearly angry, while Dominic and David seemed lost and confused. I didn’t have to guess