Fate's Dark Side Chapter 863

My father looked at me, and I silently pleaded with him.

"Nevertheless, I still want him to assist you in the investigation, so he can gain firsthand experience of the situation. He had a close relationship with the Maguire family, so it hits close to home for him," my father confessed, withholding the true reason for my genuine interest, which was to find and save Sophia. Christian remained silent, contemplating my father's request.

"Christian, I will ask you for a favour, and I hope you won't refuse. You've come to my aid in the past, and I am now asking for your assistance once again," my father stated, acknowledging the difficulty in making such a request. As a king, he shouldn't owe anyone favours, yet here he was, willing to go the extra mile for me.

"I am all ears, your Majesty," Alpha Christian responded, and my father let out a sigh. I observed as he clenched his fist, glanced at me, and then back at the phone.

"If you manage to locate Mike's wife and daughter, could you find a way to spare their lives? I understand the law, but we both know that punishing them for Mike's crimes would be unjust. If we continue to exact such retribution, our kind will face extinction. Despite what the law dictates, I firmly believe that Mike alone should bear the consequences of his actions. His daughter and mate should not be made to suffer for his sins," my father proposed, his voice filled with conviction. Alpha Christian let out a resigned sigh.

"I wish it were within my power to decide, your Majesty, but for such a decision to be made, it would need to be brought before the council, and ultimately, Lord Albert would have the final say. Once his decision is made to get involved, you can take over from there and decide their fate," Christian explained, expressing his willingness to support my father's request. I felt a glimmer of hope, but the realisation that the council meeting was scheduled for three weeks later dampened my spirits. A lot could transpire in the interim.

"In the meantime?" my father inquired, seeking further guidance. Alpha Christian let out a sigh in response.

"Three weeks is a substantial amount of time, and much can unfold during that period. Let us hope that we locate them before anyone else does. However, if we do manage to apprehend them prior to the meeting, the Northern Alpha council will ultimately determine their fate," Christian explained, highlighting the reality of the situation. My father nodded, understanding that there wasn’t anything else to say. Alpha Christian had been accommodating to our requests and had even provided a potential solution. The only uncertainty lay in the hands of fate, which could tip the scales in any direction.

After concluding the call, my father looked at me, hoping I could glean something from the conversation.

"You heard what Alpha Christian said," he remarked, and I nodded in agreement.

"He mentioned Kaizen and Braile," I stated, but my father shook his head.

"The eastern region falls under the jurisdiction of your uncle. Any actions to be taken there must go through him. I cannot simply give orders to him as I would to Alpha Christian or Alpha Devin. Leo has chosen to show respect to me regardless, and our friendship plays a significant role. I cannot exploit it," my father explained, leaning forward.

"You heard Alpha Christian's assessment. They don't believe we will apprehend Mike or come across his family easily. I suspect Mike has gone into hiding," my father admitted, sighing in frustration. He ran his fingers through his hair, displaying his exasperation, then leaned back in his chair and studied me intently.

"You've just graduated, Liam. You've just returned home, and now all of this. Peace is a precious gift that you should learn to cherish. Trust me, I've been in your shoes," my father expressed, his voice filled with understanding. I remained silent, realising that I had exhausted my words and arguments to persuade him otherwise.

"I would hate to be the one holding you back, Liam. I would hate to be the one obstructing your dreams. That's why I'm pleading with you to listen to me on this," he continued, his tone filled with earnestness.

"I, too, don't want Sophia and Margret to suffer for a crime they didn't commit. Therefore, I implore you to conduct some investigations under Vino's supervision. We will proceed with our plans to travel to the east next week as scheduled while Christian continues his search. If, by that time, there are no significant developments and they remain unfound, Christian will bring the matter to the council, and I will take the necessary action," my father proposed, his eyes reflecting hope as he awaited my response. I realised that I had no other choice but to comply.