The Dark Side Of Fate

A little drilling ~Liam~ We followed Justin as he guided us to the visitor’s room where the Gamma and Delta were waiting.

Walking beside Josephine, I found comfort in her proximity, realising that being apart from her was becoming increasingly difficult.

As we entered the room, the Gamma and Delta were seated on the couch, and we each saluted them in turn.

They reciprocated the gesture by standing up and saluting back.

Justin then asked us to take our seats so he could proceed with his inquiries.

“I want to extend my apologies for any inconvenience our presence may have caused all of you,” Justin began.

“This arrangement is only temporary.

Our grandparents reside here, and their safety has become a top priority after the incident.

The council and the royal family are also concerned about the recent crime, accident, and fire that occurred in our grandparent’s home.

I assure you that we are not here to take over your roles or positions.” Upon hearing Justin’s words, Gamma Lebedev leaned forward with a smile on his face, seemingly reassured by the Alpha’s explanation.

“Not at all, Alpha.

We fully comprehend the gravity of the situation.

In all honesty, we initially assumed you had come to investigate Beta Mike’s crimes, especially considering that the crowned Prince, Beta Liam Volkov, had a close relationship with his daughter.

It seemed natural for the Prince to pull strings to ensure his girlfriend’s safety, so we understood the circumstances,” Gamma Lebedev replied.

I couldn’t let this misconception persist any longer, as it could jeopardise what I had with Josephine.

I had to make things clear.

“Allow me to correct you, Gamma.

Sophia Maguire and I are friends, but we have no romantic involvement whatsoever.

I just wanted to clarify that,” I asserted, noticing the surprise on their faces.

It seemed they had genuinely believed that Sophia and I were together.

I couldn’t let that misunderstanding continue to impact Josephine and me.

“Understood.

We respect the Head Alpha’s authority, and unless he explicitly seeks our assistance, we cannot interfere with his ongoing investigations.

Our hands are tied in this regard, which is why we haven’t dispatched anyone to the former Alpha’s or Beta’s houses.

It falls outside our assigned duties,” Justin explained with a sigh.

“However, since you raised the topic, would you mind sharing your perspective on what you think happened?” Justin inquired, turning his attention to the Gamma, who nodded in response.

“Well, we aren’t entirely sure.

On the day of the murder, Alpha Thompson gathered all of us and led us to the docks.

He had received an anonymous tip suggesting illegal activities taking place there that night.

Alpha Thompson was so suspicious that he withheld the tip’s details and our mission, as he believed one of us might be involved.

I think he was right, and the culprit turned out to be Mike.

Given the presence of the Royal heirs at the graduation event, we had to heighten the security of the area where the venue was situated.

So, Delta Miguel and I left to handle the security for the event while Alpha Thompson and Mike stayed at the docks to conduct the investigation,” the Gamma recounted with a sigh.

“According to sources, Beta Mike and Alpha Thompson were arguing, and Alpha was walking briskly, asking Mike to leave him alone.

Mike appeared angry and anxious, continuing to follow him.

As they had driven there together in Mike’s car, he offered to drop Alpha at his house, and Alpha accepted the offer.

It seems that the murder took place after that ride because it aligns with the timing.

possible that Alpha stumbled upon something that could expose Mike, and in a desperate attempt to cover his

been an impulsive act,

never know for certain, but that’s

Thompson’s house and office but didn’t find any incriminating evidence,” the Gamma

supervision?” Justin inquired, and the Gamma confirmed with

men were present

Mike’s residences and offices to preserve the integrity of

Beta Mike?” Justin further

mostly unremarkable, following orders quietly, but at times, he acted as if

behaviour could be disrespectful, and he

short temper

these traits, I believe he was a

I listened, I couldn’t help

they shared indirectly pointed to the

a team, for in such

willingness to expose Mike’s flaws and offer hints of his potential guilt left me with a sense of sadness

are suggesting there’s a strong likelihood that he’s the culprit?” I impulsively asked the Delta without Justin’s permission, realising I might have overstepped my

understand, and he didn’t appear angry

Delta began, but I

“Beta Volkov.

to be addressed by my

Volkov,” he corrected himself, seeming somewhat uneasy addressing me

is, especially considering your close connection to the Maguires, particularly

the question isn’t about whether or not Mike committed the

explained, and I nodded, not

silence and awkwardness, the Gamma leaned forward, breaking

than willing to assist you in any way possible,” he offered to Justin, who acknowledged his willingness with a

the help,” Justin replied, indicating that the formal

though we were currently occupying their residence, the packhouse, they remained

offered refreshments and gave us permission to engage in conversations with

approached the Gamma to talk, and I naturally stayed

I would leave her alone with people

I stayed,

attacked in Lady Brighton’s home?” Josephine inquired, and the Gamma shook his

much

a new pack member and currently

working for the Brightons around the

they didn’t crosscheck with Alpha Thompson before

any concerns, it’s baffling that someone would target

stepped closer, adding her thoughts to

for our grandparents and attacked her when they realised our grandparents weren’t present?” she speculated, and her suggestion seemed

more theories, but we had to be cautious about discussing sensitive matters with the former

are apprehended, but rest assured, we’re

Noah couldn’t resist

think you two should stick

heard you haven’t made any progress

at Brighton’s house,” he taunted, and

was evident, prompting Josephine to give

Jo,

colleague? If anyone should be able to find Mike or know his connections, it should

Li, it’s apparent they are in Grizlo watching everyone, yet these

Alpha Justin and us, they’re better off elsewhere,” Noah

were blunt, it

but the truth remained that they had yet

that could aid in his capture, unless they were intentionally avoiding it to protect themselves and their family members, while also shielding their

the investigation to keep Mike safe, given their friendship and

that, or they truly

interjected, attempting to defuse the tension

didn’t appear

and Jo,” Noah linked me, and suddenly,

that was indeed the case, I

was becoming more complex, and tensions were escalating as

prove you both wrong and assist Alpha Christian in making a breakthrough,” Marvin playfully remarked, addressing Noah and Sebastien, but it was evident he was teasing our guests, subtly

pressing the