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.

to be present because a

our spots, and as always, Amelia and I had to part because I was at the floor level where the council sat while she was with the ladies at the

were in their loge

Jake Brighton shared the loge with the ladies, The lords sat elevated from the council,

One of my sons will occupy the council seat,

enough responsibility for

it will fall between Ethan and

I would put Noah

own good and

subtle, but

will take it,

see Alpha Christian sitting on the seat allocated to

empty seats beside

other was Devin’s, and the last

around, and I could see the glint in his eyes that stated he

stake, but the thrill of going on another adventure was

addressed the

matters were discussed, and I could understand why the order was arranged in that

there wouldn’t have time to listen to

to speak before Christian, and he

was young, in his early

had just taken over from his father this year and was

calibre of people our children will end

that the royal family and this

in their home in Grizlo, but that does not mean the

severe trade and port

influx of contraband goods from underground networks,

these people have been next

Alpha Christain has

It is wrong.

a serious

are going missing, and our markets

for the safety of our citizens,” He said, and I

this before the council when it

and they were not handled,”

made reports, my lord; we all did and submitted them

He is here.

he said, pointing at

will share the email I received from Thompson

context, and he did not state the urgency or the gravity of

Christian said in his defence while fiddling with his

was sending

received an Email

reports?” I

submitted all our findings to Thompson since he

of us just took over

knew the protocol and said he would do the needful,” Caspian argued, giving a valid reason, and I

so I could

connect my laptop to

of reports from all

the northern alphas on illegal activities in the Northern

we will let you know should the need for your intervention arise,” it read, and with that, Christian

you can see, I haven’t done

have a pack to run and Lucland

for my help,

they had it all under control and

reached out,” Christian said,

but we had come a long way with

was no way we would be suspicious of his

is the issue now?” I asked Caspian, and he apologised to Alpha Christian before proceeding,

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

are getting onto our streets, and recently, we found some students peddling some of these things

it before it gets out of hand,” he said, and I

are these underground networks from?” I

“We do not know.

They might be everywhere.

while now, even before we became a kingdom, but now

working hard to keep contraband out of Cain’s,” he said, and though it

this matter to the council or here to report

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

alarm since I do not have any evidence to back me up, but I suspect there is a huge problem going on,” Caspian confessed, and I looked at Sylvester where he sat with Tamia, requesting

and I looked

can you do for Alpha Caspian,” I asked Christian,

claims since the matter has now been escalated,” he said, and I

you, please?”

lord,”

also think since Caspian and Justin are about the same