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.

be present because a lot of important

had to part because I was at the floor level where the council sat while she was with the ladies at the

Sylvester were in

sat elevated from the council, and it was odd

sons will occupy the council seat, another will occupy the lord seat, and the last will be the

enough responsibility for

council seat, it will fall between Ethan

no way I would put Noah

too impulsive for his own good and wasn’t friendly

a bit subtle, but they were

guess Ethan will

and I was pleased to see Alpha Christian sitting on

empty seats

the other was

in his eyes that stated he wanted in on

stake, but the thrill of going on another

banged the gavel and addressed the people

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

wouldn’t have time to listen to the

to speak before Christian,

young, in his

had just taken over from his father

was comforting seeing the calibre of people

that the royal family and

recently threatened Lady Stephanie’s safety in their home in Grizlo,

severe trade and port security

goods from underground networks, weapons and drugs,

these people have been

have the military force to keep our ports safe, and Alpha Christain has deployed the best of the

It is wrong.

a

our markets

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

the council when it started? Your accusation towards this council is

you made reports, and they were

made reports, my lord; we all did and

He is here.

said, pointing at

share the email I received from

this context, and he did not state the urgency or the

on it,” Christian said

sending the email to

Thompson the only person you received an Email

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

all our findings to Thompson since he is the oldest of

us just took over

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

young, so I

connect my laptop to the projector to

from all

attached reports from the northern alphas on illegal activities in

are compromised, but we are working on it, and we will let you know should the need for your intervention

you can see, I haven’t done anything

pack to run and Lucland

they ask for my help, I can

to Thompson, they had it all under control and would reach out should

out,” Christian said, annoyed at Caspian for

but we had

would be suspicious of

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

I think it is because of the search for Mike,

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

it gets out of hand,” he

these underground networks

“We do not know.

They might be everywhere.

we became a

father working hard to keep contraband out of Cain’s,” he said, and though it seemed a bit scattered, I knew it was

you officially handing this matter to the council or here to

and docks,” he said, and I could understand that the situation was more dire

I suspect there is a huge problem

nodded, and I

do for Alpha Caspian,” I

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

are you,

am twenty- four years, my lord,” he replied,

also think since Caspian and Justin are about the same