The Dark Side of Fate

Chapter 336

Ours Requested The Same

~Sylvester~

I didn’t know how much Liam had grown until he made that dangerous request. Despite my instincts telling me to shut it down, I could see the determination in his eyes. The permission he sought was merely a formality; he had already made up his mind.

Liam was just like me, driven by an unwavering determination and a sense of responsibility. Every fibre of my being screamed that he would continue with his investigation, even if I tried to dissuade him. Tamia, too, recognised this, which explained her tears. We both knew that nothing we said would make him hold back. He was resolute in his mission to save Sophia, and nothing would deter him.

This was no trivial matter. Liam cared deeply for the girl, and while we suspected there were romantic sparks between them, we never anticipated the magnitude of his devotion. Unbeknownst to him, he was willing to walk through fire for her. I couldn’t allow him to traverse this path alone. My father had caused me heartbreak, and I couldn’t bear to see Liam endure additional pain. I would try my best to find a way to support him while ensuring his safety.

Tamia walked to me, where I stood frozen after Harper and Liam had left. I welcomed her into my embrace, holding her close.

“Why does he have to be so much like you?” she mused, and I chuckled softly.

“I’m not the stubborn one; that title belongs to you,” I teased, a hint of amusement in my voice. Tamia remained nestled against my chest.

“He’s still our baby, and we can’t allow him to get entangled in this mess,” she expressed, breaking away slightly to meet my gaze.

“I might sound selfish, but Mike didn’t consider the well-being of his family when he committed that crime. So why should we let Liam sacrifice himself for their sake?” she pondered, her words tinged with frustration. She looked at me, seeking understanding.

commit the murder?” she inquired, her eyes

with Christian back then because I thought it wasn’t our concern. But now, Liam has made it our concern,” I confessed, the weight of the

if we assist him with the investigation?” she suggested desperately, searching

We managed to maintain peace and avoid similar situations. This is a matter specific to Grizlo, and we don’t know its full extent. It wouldn’t be wise for us to interfere. Besides, it falls outside our jurisdiction. Unless Alpha Christian brings it before the council and they deem it necessary for us to intervene, we can’t get involved,” I explained, hoping she would understand the limitations we faced as royals. Tamia nodded, acknowledging the

he goes, Harper will follow, along with Lilly, Charlotte, Gemma, and Jewells. And let’s not forget about Marvin, Miles, and Oliver. They’re all so close to him. Avery won’t find it amusing, and Linda will be beside herself. I can’t even begin to imagine what Vino and Claudia would say. There’s no separating them, and none of them would dissuade him. If anything, they would encourage him. We need to find a way to take control of the situation ourselves, so they won’t have to play detectives,” Tamia pleaded. While I knew she was right, I couldn’t help but fear failure. What if something terrible had already happened to Sophia and Margaret? Even if I got involved, it wouldn’t change Liam’s pain and loss. I didn’t want to let

how we can officially intervene,” I confessed, the weight

Tamia suggested, her voice tinged with

that Sophia is close to Liam. Leo is my cousin, and Devin is our friend, not to speak of

Wilson, Levi, and William keep a watchful eye on the children, especially those who are more likely to act impulsively and head to Grizlo. I’ll ensure my men are stationed at all the dock and sea ports, searching every arriving boat, regardless of

and take matters into their own hands. The determined look in Liam’s eyes troubled me because I knew he wouldn’t back down easily. I had to make a choice: either allow him to proceed or find a way to convince him otherwise. For now, my goal

every coast, including those on the outer islands that are farther from our continent. Although the more distant islands will take time to search thoroughly, the ones closer to us will be more manageable. I hope this is a good starting point,” I communicated with Liam through our mental link, hoping for a positive response. A positive response

through our mental link. I felt relieved that I could grant this request since it didn’t involve him directly entering Grizlo. Hopefully,

to Liam before breaking the link. Following that, I contacted everyone else, instructing them to gather in my office. The responses came quickly from all except David and Dominic, who were likely to

was clearly angry, while Dominic and David seemed lost

all know why I’ve called this meeting,” I began, and Theo nodded in

Maguires,” he stated, and