110 Discussions and Decisions

-Sylvester-

Our discussion lingered in the Lounge, and Erik told us much about his past.

The man was easygoing, and he only cared about science and progress. He was also a very jovial and funny man.

Uncle Lucas seemed wary of him, but it was normal.

The Volkovs had wronged the Stepanovs gravely. What were the odds that he was really on our side? But I knew he was. He did not seem aggrieved, and the solution Leo had offered him had indeed appeased him. He was also vocal about it.

"All I have ever wanted was an opportunity to walk under the sunlight as I am, without fearing for my life," Erik said. Vino seemed to feel sorry for him. I saw the look in his eyes. Vino was always easily touched and taken. I hoped he toughens up.

"I am glad we could reach an understanding," I said, and he smiled at me.

One thing I noticed about the Stepanovs I had met was that they respected me as King. What my grandfather did to them was wrong, and I could see that my grandfather made monsters of them. 2

All I had learned about Adrik showed he was a man that was wronged. I wondered how Alexei, Clay, and Amelia saw me knowing that my grandfather had betrayed and murdered their grandfather. They were indeed kind and easygoing. I planned to correct all that had happened to the best of my ability.

"So, how come you have two eye colours?" Uncle Lucas said, and Leo looked away as if bracing himself for an outburst.

Erik stared at Lucas a bit and then smiled. We had thought he would go off on him, but he had taken it easy.

"My eyes react badly to contact lenses, and because of that, I do not come out in the daytime because my eye's colour is a dead giveaway. Out of desperation, I tried to do something that would be more permanent.

Though risky, it was successful. I haven't been able to do it to the other eye, " he said, blinking a few times, imitating a pretty lady, making us all laugh.

time to head to

me wouldn't make sense, so I had to select at most three people to join me. I decided I would settle for Leo, Devin, and Vino. Leo knew the East, so he could easily understand things Larry might disclose about the East and the

waiting room,' Theodore said, and I felt terrible. I knew we were doing all this to make

is with them, and Tamia ensured they have entertainment," Theodore said. I figured Linda

asked me,

not let them stay in a hotel so Yuri won't target them. We had to risk it

us

us away?" he asked, and I shook my

came to plead their case; it is just until tomorrow," I said,

all brilliant," Erik

resourceful in the Volkov family,"

embarrassed by his

smart," he said, and I knew anyone would object to

partied and fought themselves. They drank so much that they made an enemy that required their

me to question Larry," I said, and Dominic began to protest

deserve to be there too," He said, and I

number. We cant continue moving about like this. Our circle is big now. With Alexei and Clay, there are ten of us. Isn't that

Estate? I do not think it is wise you go," Erik said,

being King I hated. I liked getting involved with the action. I knew Erik was right, but I wanted to question Larry

Devin, Leo, and Vino go. Yuri would not think much of their mission. The South has fallen, and Leo is occupied. Vino isn't a lord, so it would not mean much. It would be as if they are going

He cannot be fooled easily. That is why he has been able to remain in the shadows all along. Do not underestimate him. As you can see,

to avoid his detection. Whether you like it or not, Yuri has his eyes on this place,

getting here, but that act alone would make them extra vigilant because something is obviously about to happen. Leo's arrival was very intimidating. It would make them question what is going on. Until today, Leo has never casually visited the North with twenty kappas. It has to count for

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