The Dark Side of Fate

138 Meet The Stepanovs

~Sylvester~

I arrived in the small conference room in the mansion, and true to Marcel’s words, the visitors did not look like Stepanovs. They had extremely fair skin, but their dark hair and brown eyes made them look ordinary.

Alexei and Clay were there. They stood up when I entered the room, acknowledging my presence. They all bowed their heads, and the room was utterly silent.

“Please be at ease and sit down. Thank you for coming,” I thanked them and went to sit at the head of the table.

Marcel and Theodore were there. I linked Leo and Devin to join us. I also linked Gezel to come. She was very much a part of this meeting.

Hearing that Erik had already seen them, I didn’t bother to link him to join us.

“To what do I owe this visit?:” I said, and one of them sitting closest to me on my left cleared his throat to speak.

“I am Peter Zelenski,” He said, introducing the nine people he was with. It was surprising that none of them used Stepanov as their last name. I had to ask.

“Why are you not using your last name? I know you all are pure Stepanov family members, direct descendants of Adrian Stepanov, not just part of the clan,” I asked, and Peter sighed.

“With your pronouncement at the King’s hall, we can now publicly bear our names and stop disguising ourselves in public,” he said, and some of them smiled with relief.

“It is good to hear that. I am genuinely sorry for what my great-grandfather and grandfather did,” I said, and he shook his head.

“It is not your cross to bear, your majesty. We are just happy we could find common grounds,” He said, and it seemed he was the leader because no one else was speaking except for him.

“You have done right by Adrik and given him what he fought for,” He said, looking at Alexei and Clay.

“His grandchildren have been given the honour that was rightfully theirs. We are grateful for this.” He said, and I nodded.

“Thank you for showing your gratitude,” I said.

and greeted the Stepanovs. Peter stood up to greet Leo. I could easily tell it was because of Amelia.

would like to ask you what you all

asked, and Peter shook his head with a

did to the Corrigans?” I

He said and looked at the others. They were communicating

is after Erik. His own cousin. This has made us conclude that Yuri is mad, and we must stop him before he ruins everything. Installing himself as King of the South is outrageous, and we want you to know that we do not share the same views with him. We are content with what has been given to us and hope to serve diligently.” He

deal with Yuri?” Leo asked, seeming impatient. I couldn’t blame him, really. We were all tired. Peter

in the West,” Peter said. Based on my calculations, the total number of warriors was Two hundred and fifty. That was a lot of silver-immune fast fighters to have on our team.

the kind gesture. This is indeed great news, but unfortunately, we do not know where Yuri is, and because of

willing to involve them, I did not want to leave room for Yuri to figure out our plan. Six days allowed him to make

what do you suggest, your majesty?” Peter asked, and

placing your people in charge. Even though Stepanovs do not have Alpha, Beta and Gamma breeds, a Delta Stepanov can rule just as well. We will place Stepanovs there once we have successfully taken

want the development of our world,” I said, and

most of the pack members are innocent

time of desperate measures, there will be casualties,” Devin said, helping me to push

take on the matter. Coming from me would make me seem like a heartless bastard, and it might make them change

did to him

what Devin said

evil back with evil,” he started,

willing to fight if necessary, we will feel better if our men fight stubborn,

this. If you avenge what happened in Pridewood, when will it stop?” He said, and

to plead with him to calm down. One fact remained certain:

Corrigan. We know you aren’t called Bane for nothing. You have been very considerate, but I will plead with you to have mercy. What happened in Pridewood is unforgivable. Wiping out an entire settlement just to gain grounds was cruel. What the others did in the West to the pack’s sharing borders with the South, too, was wrong. Those alphas did

wronged mostly by Yuri. He sent Mikhail, his cousin, to murder Luis, his first cousin, so

was quiet. It was weird that she would walk in when

Gezel wiped away her tears. She was surprised to

in a low tone, and he left his seat