The Dark Side of Fate

115 Hearing

-Sylvester-

I could see that Leo had reached his limits during breakfast. Yuri had pushed him the most. Whereas everything happened to Devin suddenly and in the dark, away from the mess, Leo had experienced Yuri blow by blow and had to deal with the mess.

This was extreme.

The responsibility to get everyone back from captivity rested on Leo's shoulders as head alpha of the East, which was why he was overwhelmed.

Leo had the entire East to secure and loyalty to protect. He had to hide us in the East.

He fought for Brentwood. Housed and provided for the Alphas and Pack members that lost their homes to the terrorists.

He had to bring us back safely. He almost lost his life last night and was with Devin all through.

I could just imagine how he felt. All that had happened to him was enough to mentally take him off the edge.

It wasn't even his cross to bear, which made it all unfair.

Yuri did this to keep Leo occupied and leave me vulnerable. I had to commend Leo for his strength. He had been exceptional through it all.

Leo and Devin were caught in a battle they had no business with and were hit the most. I was determined to turn the tables at the hearing. I was determined to restore order.

After receiving the shots, we dressed up and boarded the large helicopter to take us to the King's hall. It was a military helicopter, so there would be no comfort, but that was the least of our problems. Eliminating the threat was all we cared about. Peace and comfort could come after.

Joan called me on my way out after I had explicitly told her not to call my phone. I refused to answer.

We boarded the helicopter, and I realised she was bugging Marcel too. I asked him to answer her and put her on speaker before the helicopter lifted.

"What is it, Joan?" Marcel asked, sounding short.

"Everyone is here; where are you?" she asked.

"Is it noon?" Marcel asked, and she was silent.

"I am beginning to suspect you have ulterior motives. You have bugged me too much today. I hope you know I am married," He said, and everyone chuckled.

"I beg your pardon," Joan said, sounding offended.

and flirted with you and your friends, but we aren't like them. Get your daughter a single man and stop trying to climb the social ladder. See you in the hearing," he said and hung up. Everyone started laughing. There was no way Joan would know we were on to her with how Marcel had spoken

David

not miss that Leo

even though I

respect and linked the others

will get all of them back," I told

were always closest to the Alpha. Casper was his best friend. I didn't expect him

a checklist making sure everyone was set and ready. The women

building. While Erik, Nelson and Andrew remained hidden. They were to await my order to let them into the hall. We did not want

take their respective seats, and Devin announced that

us. He greeted everyone respectfully and

meeting over the alleged cheating of Alpha Alexei Kuznetsov in the East and Alpha Clay Newton in the South. This meeting would have been discussed at the end of the month during a hearing as usual,"

is not an emergency, and we should wait until the end of the month to

and we did not call for a council meeting to address the matter. This can be seen as an abuse of power and association. I do not understand why we should all be here," Sean said

not see Alpha Christain complaining, Sean, so keep your opinion to yourself until you are asked a question," Leo said with rage. It was clear the news he got this morning had affected his mood greatly. From waking up grateful to be alive to finding out that his best friend and Beta had been Kidnapped along with some of

is this building heavily guarded?" Joan

in the south and east, we couldn't be too

this council, so you are not to speak," Pamela said, and I already planned to fix that point

I

plan to take

years ago. I am doing this because I want peace and do not support cheating and manipulation." I said and looked at the

on his promise to Adrain Stepanov and refused to rotate the Lordship between the two families after they fought to reinstate the Lordship. He altered the agreement and naming requirements he

a dispute transpired between my grandfather Dimitri Volkov and Adrik Stepanov, who was supposed to be the rightful heir of the Lordship at that time. He wasn't only cheated but was also wrongfully accused of treason, of which Dimitri ordered the Stepanov Family and Clan be

hundreds of Stepanovs. Their names were removed from history, and

descendants of the Stepanovs that managed to escape. Grandchildren of Adrik Stepanov and his relatives.

linked Marcel to have all the Stepanovs

in first and made to stand in the Centre. Alexei, Clay and Amelia joined them. They had no dye or contacts on. The innocent people on the council and the observers were shocked at their features. I noticed Pamela's shock and figured she wasn't

their features, those of my grandparents' age,

them, they were forced to scatter about, hiding in the shadows and trying to survive.

fix the error and hope the Stepanovs will find it in their hearts to forgive the Volkovs and join forces with us as we did in the past without ulterior motives to build a better future,"

above Lord Marcel Sidorov. I hope this position corrects the injustice committed against Adrik Stepanov and Luis Ivanov," I said, and people began to murmur. Even Alexei did not expect to get that position, but it was his right as the heir

return the Hill Valley pack to the rightful Alpha, Maxwell Blanch," I said, and he smiled and

Adrik Stepanov. I now grant you Lordship in assistance capacity to your older brother. To Serve under him as Lord, but you will not be above Marcel Sidorov but be

rightful heir of the position. Although this office would be inactive in the time of you and your mate, you are free to make decisions that would improve the East and help forge a better future for its