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.

and in a desperate attempt

appears to have been

for certain, but that’s what we’ve

thoroughly searched Alpha Thompson’s house and office but didn’t find any incriminating evidence,”

search under supervision?” Justin inquired, and the

were

secured Thompson and Mike’s residences and offices to preserve the integrity of the evidence,” the Gamma explained, and Justin acknowledged the precautionary

you describe Beta Mike?” Justin further questioned, and the Delta shifted uneasily in

quietly, but at times, he acted as

behaviour could be disrespectful, and he displayed

short temper and wasn’t always

from these traits, I believe he was a good guy,” the Delta

I couldn’t help

indirectly pointed to the possibility of

such situations, loyalty might deter them

guilt left me with a sense of sadness and doubt about their

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

he didn’t appear angry or inclined

the Delta

“Beta Volkov.

by my current title,” I

Volkov,” he corrected himself, seeming somewhat uneasy addressing

especially considering your close connection

question isn’t about whether or not Mike committed the crime; that much has already

motives,” the Delta explained, and

and awkwardness, the Gamma

way possible,” he offered to Justin,

indicating that the formal part of

were currently occupying their residence, the packhouse, they

suggested that they be offered refreshments and gave us permission to engage

and I naturally stayed

no way I would leave her alone with people we weren’t entirely

I stayed,

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

there isn’t much

new pack member

began working for the Brightons around the same time she joined the

they didn’t crosscheck with Alpha Thompson before hiring

has never raised any concerns, it’s baffling that someone would target her,” the Gamma explained,

closer, adding her thoughts

attackers have mistaken the housekeeper for our grandparents and attacked her when they realised our grandparents weren’t present?” she

had to be cautious about discussing sensitive matters

the culprits are apprehended, but

Noah couldn’t resist making a sarcastic

two should stick to helping Alpha

heard you haven’t made any progress in the Maguire

care of the crime at Brighton’s house,” he taunted, and Sebastien joined

was evident, prompting Josephine to give Noah a warning

on, Jo, it’s

they can’t even catch their own colleague? If anyone should be able to find Mike or know his connections, it should

Li, it’s apparent they are in Grizlo

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

words were blunt, it was difficult to

but the truth remained that they had yet to make significant headway in

Alpha Christian, and it wasn’t likely they possessed information about Mike that could aid in his capture, unless they were intentionally avoiding it to protect themselves and their family members, while also shielding their

deliberately slowing down the investigation to keep Mike safe,

was either that, or they truly were inept, as Noah had

on behalf of Delta Albert,” I interjected, attempting to defuse the tension in the

didn’t appear receptive

you and Jo,” Noah linked me, and suddenly, his

I understood

complex, and tensions were escalating

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

continued their questioning, pressing the Gamma and Delta until they appeared visibly