Fate's Dark Side Chapter 860

I was well aware that time was not on our side, and my children, especially Liam, could grow impatient 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 was to buy enough time to find a viable solution.

"I will dispatch men to search 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 would indicate that I had successfully bought some time.

"That's a great idea, Dad. Assign me to oversee the operation, so I won't just sit around waiting," Liam responded, his message coming through our mental link. I felt relieved that I could grant this request since it didn't involve him directly entering Grizlo. Hopefully, this task will yield some positive results and help put this issue behind us.

"You'll need to work closely with your Uncle Vino on this, so I'll ask him to get involved," I relayed 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 be clueless about the situation since their children weren't directly involved.

After waiting in my office for about fifteen minutes, the others began to enter one by one. Marcel appeared visibly worried, as did Theo. Vino was clearly angry, while Dominic and David seemed lost and confused. I didn't have to guess why Marcel, Vino, and Theo were feeling that way. It all revolved around Sophia.

"I'm sure by now you all know why I've called this meeting," I began, and Theo nodded in agreement.

"The Maguires," he stated, and I nodded in confirmation.

"What? What business do we have with Grizlo fugitives?" Dominic questioned, clearly irritated that we were even discussing this matter.

"We don't have any direct involvement, but our children do. Liam asked me to appoint him as the Alpha of Grizlo for his first assignment," I revealed, causing David and Dominic to exclaim in surprise.

"Marvin mentioned that he would be joining Liam in Grizlo on official duty. He was confident about it. Avery was in shock. They just graduated yesterday. In our time, we were partying and living our lives," Marcel added, indicating that our children had already made plans among themselves.

"Miles, Oliver, and Lilly are also insisting that I find a way to assign them to Grizlo for their first mission. I tried to explain to them that they had just returned home and were entitled to a six-month rest period before taking on any assignments, but they wouldn't hear of it," Theo shared, reflecting the stubbornness our children often displayed when they were determined to achieve something.

"I don't think I need to mention Charlotte and her sisters. Initially, I thought it was a boy problem, maybe a crush, because they didn't seem particularly friendly towards Sophia. But when Charlotte and Gemma started insisting, mentioning Liam's involvement, it became clear. They were hell-bent that Liam was going to be Alpha of Grizlo, and they wanted to help him with his investigation. I don't understand why our children believe we would allow them to risk their lives like this. It seems they may have planned it before even returning home," Vino expressed, and I nodded in agreement. It appeared that our children had already set their minds on this course of action.

"I have a plan to keep them away from Grizlo and ensure their safety. We can assign them to supervise the search at the docks and ports. This way, they will be involved in the investigation but not directly in Grizlo itself," I shared, presenting my proposed solution.

"Additionally, we should contact Alpha Christian to provide us with updates on the situation. This will give us insight into the direction the investigation is heading. As things stand, if we don't receive any favourable news, those children will find their way to Grizlo with or without our consent, and there will be little we can do about it. They are grown and of legal age," Marcel added, highlighting the reality that our control over their actions had diminished. They had reached an age where they had to forge their own paths. Our role now is to protect and guide them, but what should we do if they refuse to follow the guidance we give them?

I nodded in agreement with Marcel's words. It was a new phase of parenthood, one where we had to navigate the delicate balance of guiding and supporting our children while respecting their autonomy and choices. Our primary responsibility was to ensure their safety and well-being, even if it meant adapting our approach to their desires and wishes. I told Vino he would be overseeing the task, and he was more than willing; Theo insisted on being a part of it, too, and I had no choice but to oblige. As things were, it was clear our children would be running the show.