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.

bed would be futile. She wasn't going to

slipping under the covers. I knew she was worried, but I was hopeful

tightly that night, and I was grateful that the goddess brought me home safely. Sleep eventually came,

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 the

doing here?’ I asked

came dressed as a Kappa. After what happened yesterday, I wasn't comfortable leaving him at the hotel.' He explained, and I

Estate until

need. That poison wouldn't have affected him

Nelson, Yuri is hunting him too." Clay said,

for their cousin even though they suspected him was amazing. I hoped

Devin, by the way?"

away by tomorrow. He is lucky it isn't itchy," He said, laughing, and it was great that we could laugh now. I

arrived, followed by Dominic and Katya. We did not start eating still. It was clear we were all waiting for Devin and Susan. They

sat while Devin remained

emotional. Susan squeezed his hands to

you for risking your life to bring me home." He said with

done the same,’ I

Vino and Erik, but they stopped

emotions lately,’ Vino said, and everyone laughed. We all understood his views. Devin looked at me differently

cleared his

until three in the evening. I will be announcing and inviting everyone by twelve. Devin

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

enough sleep and were yet to put everything in

was too close to achieving anything substantial this was

when my cell phone rang. Seeing it

"Hello,’ I said.

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

bit. Bracing myself for

it?" I am finally

likewise some Alphas and Beta of other packs in the East. They did not attack the way we hoped. They just kidnapped people. Even Gordon has been taken from our

She said 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 do not know what to do at this point,’

growl. I 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 painfully and

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

to calm the fuck down!" someone ordered. The voice was so demanding that I snapped out of it. I realised it was David that used his authority