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.

I know our fathers did not take their bonds seriously 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

plausible," David

I did not miss

thing and even though I was

respect and

of them back," I

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

were about to get there. We ran a checklist making sure everyone was set and ready. The women had their darts, and everyone had on their vests. As for our heads,

helicopter landed on the pad, we hurried into the building. While Erik, Nelson and Andrew remained hidden. They were to await my order to let

went to take their respective seats, and Devin

address us. He greeted everyone respectfully and cleared his throat to

have been discussed at the end

an emergency, and we should wait until the end of the month

to address the matter. This can be seen as an abuse of power and association. I do not understand why we should all

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

this building heavily guarded?" Joan

has been happening in the south and east, we couldn't be

due respect. Besides being a Volkov, you do not have an office on this council, so you are not to speak," Pamela said, and I already planned to fix that point

finished arguing?" I asked, and

take much

everyone here to right a wrong committed several years ago. I am doing this because I want peace

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 was sure the Stepanovs would not meet." I said I could feel the uneasiness of the council and crowd as I spoke, but

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

and Adrik and his family were murdered along with hundreds of Stepanovs. Their names were removed from history,

my mother told me and the living descendants of the Stepanovs that managed to escape. Grandchildren of Adrik Stepanov and his relatives. Being a man that abhors injustices and loves peace, I have chosen to right this

Marcel to have all the Stepanovs on

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

you can see, their features, those of my grandparents' age, can

against them, they were forced to scatter about, hiding in the shadows and trying to survive. A royal bloodline was belittled and destroyed due to greed

Stepanovs will find it in their hearts to forgive the Volkovs and join forces with us

placed above Lord Marcel Sidorov. I hope this position corrects the injustice committed against

family's Estate would be renovated and delivered to you. In return, you are to return the Hill Valley pack to the rightful Alpha, Maxwell Blanch,"

Ivanov, grandson of 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 above Theodore Orlov respectfully

of Luis Ivanov, granddaughter of Adrik Stepanov, I at this moment appoint your mate, Leonardo Albert, as Lord and protector of the East, an office he is to hold and pass on to his son as the 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 people," I said, and she thanked