The Dark Side of Fate

116 Some Laundry

~ Leo-

When Leah fainted, some Kappas rushed to see how they could help her. They removed her silver cuffs so she could recuperate later, and we asked the press to leave. We did not want the rest of the discussion televised for security purposes.

While the Kappas tried to take Sean away, he began to struggle.

"This is ridiculous. This is unfair. When I supported a Monarch, I did not ask for my right to be taken from me. I have the right to a fair trial. Evidence is to be brought with witnesses," Sean said, and I was off the edge.

His collaboration with Yuri overwhelmed the East and South's economic system. We had all sorts of people trooping in because they were displaced. I could not believe the nerve he had to protest and speak of his rights. What about the rights of the people he displaced by being complicit, 1

"A fair trial, you say? What was your response when we asked why so many displaced people left the West?" Dominic asked him, and Sean was silent.

"Does anyone have the report he sent?" Dominic asked, looking at me, and I nodded.

"He said they were displaced people from packs whose alphas committed treason and that the pack members were not accepted in neighbouring packs due to their alphas' actions, so they chose to migrate to where people did not know them," I said and Dominic nodded.

"Now we find out that the packs shared a border with the South and East, and they have Stepanov Deltas as their Alphas. The fact that as Head of the East, you did not find this strange means you were complicit in the matter," Dominic said, giving Sean the requested trail.

"What do you say in your defence Sean Garret?" Dominic asked, and Sean was speechless. Gradually I watched his angry face turn up into a big grin.

"You all do not know what is coming," he said, finally giving up the pretence.

will soon be taken," He said, laughing like a madman, and David

David told him, still laughing. Sean stopped laughing and looked at David

bad you won't be here to enjoy their reign. I doubt you are as important as he told you, Sean, and that

for all to see," Dominic proposed,

do not understand why you will get your hands dirty like this, Sean. You

respect me. I was given head Alpha of the West not because they felt I was qualified but because they had no choice but to place me there because of Moses' treachery. Everyone got something. Albert and Corrigan bumped up to noble Status. A law was abolished for Christian's sake but what about me? I got head alpha, and no one respects me. I dare not speak in the council unless spoken to. Yuri promised to make me Lord of the West, a noble status the present Monarch did not deem me worthy of. It was a good deal, and I took it. All

knew it was a reflex

there is the confession," Devin

anything, Corrigan? The South was taken from you so easily I

have a seat on the council, friends and family. You are heading to your death, and no one will miss you," Devin said, laughing, and

say, Joan?" Pamela asked her. I could see the woman was annoyed too. I guess she just realised

and I raised my eyebrow. It would be interesting to hear what she has

silent after that and did not

Joan remained silent. I believed she had said all

come through by then, but they slapped the silver cuffs

longer than we have already. They might have told their master of this meeting," Marcel ordered, and Joan started crying, looking

I will tell you everything I know. I honestly had no choice. The Claymans have been broke for years, and we have been paying off debts;

upcoming events, and legislation. Also, they would ask for tiny details like relative names, addresses and locations. That was all. I never actively plotted against you, your Majesty. My family needed financial support to cover our shame. We have been broke for a while now. Please. My daughter is innocent. She has no hand in this.

the noble section. I knew it was because of Joan's arrogance, and Leah was very arrogant too. I remembered what she said about my

I would get with her daughter and spend my money on their debt? She was indeed a