The Dark Side Of Fate

Unwavering

~Liam~

The words I uttered left my parent in a state of shock, evident from the look in their eyes. My father stood before me, rendered speechless, and I couldn’t bring myself to meet my mother’s gaze.

Though my actions were impulsive, I stood by them wholeheartedly. I had carefully considered everything, engaging in discussions with my sister and cousins during our journey home. When I heard Sophia’s distressed voice on the phone, I realised I couldn’t remain passive, waiting for someone else to come to her rescue. I had to take action. While everyone else sought retribution, I was the only one determined to uncover the truth. I yearned to understand why Mike had committed such acts, and I was resolute in my mission to save Sophia.

“No, absolutely not,” my mother’s voice cut through the air, and I turned to face her.

“Liam, are you out of your mind? You’ve just returned home. You graduated yesterday, and now you want to throw your life away in haste. We know nothing about Alpha Thompson’s involvement or the gravity of the situation in Grizlo that led to the conflict with Mike. We are unaware of the extent of the troubles that plague Grizlo. Why do you think we asked your grandparents to come here instead of staying there? Grizlo is their home. We wanted to protect them, and now you want us to send you there? Why, Liam? Let it go. Christian will handle it and determine if Mike is innocent or if there are other factors at play. It’s his predicament, not ours,” she pleaded, and I silently acknowledged her concerns.

“That’s precisely my point. You shouldn’t perceive it solely as Alpha Christian’s problem. If the issue proves to be larger than Grizlo itself and he fails to contain it, it will affect us as well. Besides, Head Alpha Christian isn’t searching for them to resolve the problem or shield them; he’s pursuing them to exact justice. He’s hunting down the Maguires so that Mike pays the full price for his crimes. It’s not a fair chance,” I asserted, and she shook her head in disbelief.

“I will make sure your father speaks to Christian; I won’t allow you to go there. The position of the alpha of Grizlo is precarious at the moment. Choose something else, perhaps a role in Lucland, anything for your first assignment, but not Grizlo. I’m begging you, Liam,” she pleaded, her eyes glistening with tears.

“You have no idea how terrified I was when they were searching for you, knowing that Mike had committed murder and there was a chance you had gone to his house. Have some compassion for me. Your father and I are too young to bear this level of stress, Liam. And you, you’re too young for all of this too. Let her go,” she implored, her voice filled with desperation. I shook my head and turned to my father. His expression showed his disapproval, evident in his eyes.

“No,” he stated firmly, and I remained standing my ground.

to Grizlo on my own and investigate. I can do it,” I

couldn’t. Every passing second was critical, and six hours had

her eyes still teary. I rarely

her mother by some men. That was six hours

plead with him to make an exception if they find Sophia and her mother. But I can’t let you go, Liam. Mike can’t recklessly gamble with his life and his

late?” I countered, desperation tinging my voice. My father interjected,

her, then neither can you. And if time is of the essence, then it’s already beyond our reach. If those who have taken her and her mother want them dead, there’s nothing we can do. Sending you to Grizlo won’t change the outcome, Liam. I understand your emotions all

fate has its own way of unfolding events, Liam. I urge you to follow the natural course of your life and let go. Sophia is a gentle soul, and I wish she had better options, but right now, there’s little you can do. None

was meant to be wonderful,” I confessed, my voice trembling

had the chance to express how I truly felt. I never got that opportunity. And when she called me, it was to say goodbye, as even she had lost hope of surviving this ordeal. I implore both of you to grant me a chance. Allow me to try. Even if it’s just for a few months, let me search for her. Please. I understand you can’t directly intervene, but as the Alpha of Grizlo, I can involve myself, and you can assist me. I’ve never asked for anything before, always fulfilling expectations without complaint or asking for too

about it, Liam,” she replied, and I knew that

Alpha Christian and explore what assistance he can provide,” my father declared, and somehow, I sensed that

I be present when you speak with him?” I asked my father, glancing at my mother. I locked eyes with her, and

best outcome I could expect. I just had to keep my fingers crossed, hoping for a favourable

the bungalow, the atmosphere heavy with silence. I could sense that Harper felt uneasy about the situation, and her silence indicated her uncertainty about what to say or how to avoid causing offence. Throughout our discussion with our cousins regarding our next course of action, she seemed the most

I halted and turned to

do