The Dark Side Of Fate

~Leo~ Going to the council meeting always sucked.

There was no time I got used to it.

Amelia often told me it would become a routine, but I saw it as a job.

Twice I had asked Sylvester to nominate someone else as council leader so I won’t have to go to all the meetings, and he refused.

I could understand his reasons, but having to travel to the north every month sucked.

It is fun when we visit, but when it becomes compulsory, it takes the fun out.

This meeting would be fun compared to others, so it was something to look forward to.

I wondered how Christian was going to table the matter.

Vino was right when he said we would have fun handling this matter.

I wondered how our children were doing in Grizlo, especially with Liam and Josephine being watched and the terrorist saying they would send us instructions.

I wondered what their demands would be.

I also wondered how Thompson’s death tied into all this.

Why did will Mike murder Thompson and have his partners in crime follow Jo and Li about the place? It made no sense.

Then the attack on Jake Brighton’s home was also an issue.

They were like separate crimes, but it seemed like they were all tied to the same source.

Amelia exited the closet wearing a simple purple dress.

Sylvester had already linked everyone that the convoy was ready.

I could see the need for sleep in her eyes.

We had arrived in the north yesterday evening, and having to get up early for the council meeting was tedious, but it was our job.

“Ready?” I asked my wife, and she nodded.

We left our room and headed towards the entrance where the cars would be parked.

The Volkov estate was our second home, spending a week there every month for many years because of the council meeting.

Alexei, Clay, Andrew, Devin and Eric could relate as we were all council members and rulers that had to be there every month.

Where Andrew and Eric could decide to skip a meeting, the rest of us dared not.

The Lords had to be present, which included me, and the council leader and deputy had to be present, which also included me.

Amelia and I walked towards the entrance and got into one of the vehicles.

It wasn’t long after we entered the car that the convoy started moving.

“What do you think will happen today,” Devin said, and I shrugged.

“Christian will table the matter as agreed, and we will take it up.

Honestly, I like to get to the bottom of the matter, especially since our children are involved.

Their safety is paramount,” I said, and he agreed.

“Why have you refused to allow your daughters to join the second batch?” I asked Devin.

“They are yet to graduate, Leo, and I do not want to move them to Grizlo Academy,” He explained, and I figured that was the case.

“Thought they had graduated,” Amelia asked, and Devin shook his head “They took extra courses, so they have a year to go,” he explained, and I felt sorry for Miles and Marvin because it was obvious that they were dating even though they tried to hide it.

I was around their age when I asked Tamia out, which was expected.

“I think you should reconsider, Devin.

They won’t be happy away from their friends,” I said, and Susan chuckled.

“You mean their boyfriends because Anthony is going with the second batch, and no one is talking about that; it’s just the girls that will have to remain,” Susan said, and I wondered what Anthony would do there.

He has been private and non-inclusive.

Hopefully, Noah and Sebastien can bring him out of his shell.

We arrived at the King’s hall, and just as always, there was a crowd outside.

I wondered if the people would ever get tired.

They come there same time every month to hail and greet the council members and royalty.

present because a lot of important decisions were made

as always, Amelia and I had to part because I was at the floor level where the council sat while

and Sylvester were in their loge

The lords sat elevated

take over, One of my sons will occupy the council seat, another will occupy the lord seat, and the last will be the head Alpha of

was enough

it will fall between Ethan

I would put Noah

too impulsive for his own good

subtle, but they

will

to see Alpha Christian

empty seats beside

other was Devin’s, and the

and I could see the glint in his eyes

we saw this as sports even though lives were at stake, but the thrill of going on another adventure

banged the gavel and addressed the people to start

matters were discussed, and I could understand why the order

wouldn’t have time to

to speak before Christian, and he

man was young, in his

over from his father this year and

people our children will

to state that the royal family and this council have been partial

know the incident in Grizlo hit home and recently threatened Lady Stephanie’s safety in their home

trade and port security issues on

an influx of contraband goods from underground networks, weapons and drugs, to be

these people have been

Alpha Christain has deployed the best of the northern forces

It is wrong.

a

and our markets are in jeopardy because of these

I am worried for the safety of our citizens,” He said, and I wondered why

didn’t you table this before the council when

made reports, and they were not handled,”

my lord; we all did and submitted them to Alpha

He is here.

at Alpha Christian,

the email I received

in this context, and he did not state the

working on it,” Christian said in his defence while

figured he was sending the

received an Email from?” I asked Christian, and

happened to your reports?” I asked Caspian, and he was

to Thompson since he is the oldest

just took over

he would do the needful,” Caspian argued, giving a valid reason, and

was young, so I

received the email and decided to connect my laptop to the projector to share

from all the

reports from the northern alphas on illegal activities in

ports are compromised, but we are working on it, and we will let you know should the need for your intervention arise,” it read, and with that, Christian

see, I haven’t done anything

run and Lucland

ask for my help,

and would reach out should it get

said, annoyed at Caspian for accusing

him seem shady, but we had come a long way

no way we would be

asked Caspian, and he apologised to Alpha Christian before proceeding, which showed his incredible manners

think it is because of the search for Mike, but once that search is relaxed, I

found some students peddling

gets out of hand,”

are these underground networks

“We do not know.

They might be everywhere.

been ongoing for a while now, even before we became a

he said, and though it seemed a bit scattered, I

council or here to report Alpha Christian?” I asked to understand his

help to secure our ports and docks,” he said, and I could understand that the situation was more dire than

the one to raise the alarm since I do not have any evidence to back me up, but I suspect

I

can you do for Alpha Caspian,” I asked Christian, and he stood

to investigate his claims since the matter has now been

old are you, please?”

years, my lord,” he replied, and my guess was

since Caspian and Justin are about the same age, and Grizlo isn’t