Fate's Dark Side Chapter 494

She touched my cheek gently and searched my eyes, hopefully. I averted my gaze to douce the emotions we were both expressing, and I knew my actions let her down because she walked away to where her bag was.

I got ready, and we headed out.

Max was waiting for us at the entrance. The hotel provided a cab to take us to the King's hall.

The ride to the hall was silent, and there was press at the entrance when we arrived.

Sylvester and the lords were yet to arrive, and I wondered if Tamia had called ahead to prepare a place for Amelia.

I held her hand and walked her through the crowd. While we moved, the reporters asked nosey questions about her.

There was such noticeable silence, and I knew it was because of Amelia's looks. I squeezed her hand gently so she would not be uncomfortable. I held on until we entered the hall.

Amelia moved closer to me while Max went to find a place to sit.

Kyle was there, too, and I did not bother to let my eyes linger in his direction.

"Councilman Leo," One of the kappas said when he approached me.

"The Queen has requested we sit your guest in the nobles' loge." He said, and I smiled, glad that Tamia had kept her promise and called ahead.

I watched as they took Amelia towards the stairs that led to the nobles' loge.

I was surprised to see Lady Stephanie Volkov already sitting there. She must have come separately. Jake was beside her, and I did not need to guess the rest. Stephanie smiled at me, and I waved at her.

Hard times made unlikely bonds to form. The issue with Larry had somehow made me close friends with the north, and I doubted our friendship would ever die.

I moved towards my seat on the council to wait for everyone to arrive.

"I was thinking you wouldn't show up this time, and I would have to head the council again," Devin said when I sat down. It made me laugh a bit.

"Sorry about last time," I apologised, and he laughed.

"I did not need to guess that the person you walked in here with is the reason you missed the last hearing," He said, referring to Amelia, and I shook my head.

"Actually, I did not want to be a part of Kyle's hearing," I confessed, and he laughed.

"That is one stupid and stubborn man. You weren't here, Leo, but I must tell you, I commend Theodore for maintaining his cool through it. He said a lot of stupid and ignorant things. I think Theodore might take Brent soon at the rate Kyle is going," Devin said, confirming my fears, and I sighed.

"We have a lot of issues in the east. I would not want any pack to go through a hostile takeover. Max just lost his pack. My men found trackers in my woods yesterday. I think something weird is going on in the east," I confessed, and he exclaimed.

"I thought I was the only one having issues, Leo. Two packs have been taken over in the south. They were taken over legally with an Alpha challenge. While one of them bowed out, the other Alpha, Macoy, fought to the death," he said, and I frowned at him.

It was weird news to hear; no one ever challenged anyone for their packs anymore, so for this to happen now around the same time was weird.

"That is odd," I said, and he nodded.

"The weird part is the Alpha Donald of Peachwood claims the man that challenged him cheated with silver, so I forwarded the hearing to the council. Sylvester chose yours over mine, so I guess the outcome of yours will determine when mine will be heard," He said, and I was in shock that we were having similar issues.

"Where is this new Alpha from?" I asked just to be sure.

"Clay Newton is from Hayland in the east. He has brown hair and weird-looking eyes. Greyish blue of some sort. I have never seen the colour before. He is also polite but has a sly attitude. Donald wants to challenge the right of Clay to challenge him in the south, but Clay claims his mother is from the south and his father is the one from Hayland. His story checks out, but the issue of the silver effect fight is also a problem." Devin explained to me, and I was just as confused as he was.