The Dark Side of Fate

114 To The King's Hall

~Leo~

We all waited patiently for Devin to recover. None of us retired to bed. I begged Amelia to go to bed, but she refused.

We were all concerned for Devin.

Three hours later, Devin finally fell asleep. The poison was visibly out of his system, and we knew he was resting. His wolf and body fought a deadly battle, and we were glad it was over. It was two in the morning, and we were all tired.

I could wait for the hearing tomorrow. I had promised Joan I would cut her down if she crossed the line with me. I couldn't wait to do the needful.

Sylvester was right. Our prisons were full, and our resources were limited. Sympathy was a thing of the past now. After seeing how far they were willing to go, it would be foolish to advocate for mercy on their behalf.

Twice they have tried to kill me.

They shot at us. It was a miracle we all did not die.

The Kappa driver they shot remained burned in my mind. What was his crime? He probably had a mate and children that would never see him again.

The thought alone brought tears to my eyes.

His only crime was being the designated driver for the journey. Our lives weren't more important than his. We were just lucky.

"Promise you won't be merciful,’ I told Sylvester, and he nodded. He understood my anger, and we were all on the same page.

"This has to stop. We deserve peace; weeding them out and killing them is the only way," Tamia said.

"I agree with you. It could have been anyone in that car. Yuri has gone too far," Alexei said, and the rage in his voice showed that he supported Sylvester's decision to eliminate anyone found guilty.

"Well, I doubt anyone would have an issue with eliminating Yuri since the real head of the Stepanov family, Alexei, has agreed with King Sylvester,’ Erik said, trying to make light of the situation, but none no one laughed. Even David could not find a joke. This had hit us hard. Had Erik not been here, we would have said goodbye to Devin. We were shaken.

"I will give instructions for the Kappas to take a full sweep of the road that leads to town in the morning to ensure no surprises on our way to the city and back," Dominic said, and we all welcomed it. It was silly that we did not think of it.

"That won't be necessary," Sylvester said.

"I plan on sending for Helicopters. It is time we use the helipad at the King's Hall. They cannot shoot poisoned bullets at us in the air. They will not be prepared for it, and an antiaircraft gun isn't a weapon anyone can transport inconspicuously," He said.

"Still, I think Dominic should have the road checked and secured. We can never be too careful," Tamia said, and I could see the reluctance in Sylvester's eyes. He agreed with his wife, but I knew what he was thinking. He did not want any more casualties.

on Devin to ensure he was all right. Susan lay beside Devin in bed, and we all knew trying to get her to bed would be futile. She wasn't going to leave there until he was ready to leave. Erik told us Devin would be okay before noon, meaning he would be active on the panel. He

covers. I knew she was worried, but I was hopeful that we would get to turn the tables tomorrow and weed out

brought me home safely. Sleep eventually came, and I welcomed

woke up around eight in the morning. Amelia and I freshened up in a hurry and dressed up. We rushed to breakfast so we could attend the morning discussion. When we arrived at the dining room, Sylvester, Tamia, Dominic, and Katya were yet to join us. Everyone was there, including Avery and Andrew. I frowned because Andrew wasn't supposed to be at

asked

this morning. He came dressed as a Kappa. After what

wasn't supposed to come to the Estate until after the hearing, but I could understand why Alexei would

was no need. That poison wouldn't have affected him if

they could kidnap or kill him. Just like Nelson, Yuri is

was amazing. I hoped they knew there would be

is Devin, by the way?" I asked Erik, and

rash. Claudia has given him something for the rash. It should fade away by tomorrow. He is lucky it isn't itchy," He

Tamia later arrived, followed by Dominic and Katya. We did not start eating still. It was clear we were all waiting for Devin and Susan. They arrived five minutes after Dominic and Katya, and the room had an unexplainable joy. We were

sat while Devin remained

this world," He said, sounding emotional. Susan squeezed his hands to support him

life to bring me home." He said with respect in his eyes, and

the

and Erik, but they

laughed. We all understood his views. Devin looked at me differently from before. He had absolute gratitude in

cleared his throat

I will be announcing and inviting everyone by twelve. Devin will be okay by then

the North would attend. I want to back Yuri to a corner and reduce his reach,’ He explained, and I understood

hadn't gotten enough sleep and were yet to put

was too close to achieving anything

rang. Seeing it was,

"Hello,’ I said.

right now?’ he asked, and I became worried. What

for a bit. Bracing myself for the

it?" I am

and Beta of other packs in the East. They did not attack the way we hoped. They just kidnapped people.

they left it in her mailbox to tell her why her husband wont be home. Soon, your father got phone calls about similar events from other packs. We

needed a break, for fuck sake. I just almost died yesterday. I would have lost a friend and comrade. Now this? If I get my hands on Yuri, I will squeeze his life out

continued to growl. She collected the phone from me. I tried to control my

voice was so demanding that I snapped out of it. I realised it was David that used his authority on me. He caught me off guard, but it was necessary. Black