Fate's Dark Side Chapter 913

"You really don't have to worry about my feelings when it comes to Sophia. I know she's just your friend, nothing more," she assured me. "I have male friends too," she added, but I could sense that Alex wasn't entirely comfortable with that statement. Nevertheless, I managed to keep my composure. Josephine laughed, signifying that she noticed my momentary unease, but it was our inside joke, and the others remained oblivious to our unspoken communication.

"I hope she's still alive and safe," Marvin expressed, echoing my biggest fear.

"They won't dispose of her easily. If Mike is working for them, they won't dare harm her, and if they have some ulterior motive involving her, they won't dare either. In any case, she'll likely remain alive until they accomplish whatever they have planned," Oliver pointed out, and his assessment was accurate.

Initially, this gave me some sense of comfort, but the idea that Sophia couldn't reach out to me when she wanted, troubled me greatly. I was deeply concerned about her safety and prayed that we could resolve this situation as quickly as possible.

Justin came back after seeing the Gamma and the Beta off, and we remained on high alert.

"So, how did they do?" he inquired, and we all laughed because it was clear that Justin had cleverly left us alone with the officers to question them.

It was a smart move on his part. By not directly conducting the questioning and making it a casual conversation, it wouldn't be considered an official interrogation. That way, they couldn't accuse us of treating them as suspects.

Despite Noah and Sebastien being a bit difficult and hard on them, our team recognised the importance of having individuals like the Albert twins, to maintain a balanced approach.

"Their story didn't add up. There were discrepancies and a lack of clarity," Josephine replied, and Justin nodded in agreement.

"So, are they suspects or just acting stupid?" Justin asked, which made me chuckle.

"Right now, we can't determine that. We'll have to wait and see," Oliver responded.

"Alright, then let's head to Sam Street. A crime scene awaits our expertise," Justin said, grabbing his jacket.

"This alpha thing might just be for me," he added, chuckling, and we all laughed. It was clear he was enjoying himself too.

Before we left, we discussed Sophia's text with Justin, and he liked the idea of maintaining communication with whoever was posing as her. He also promised to find someone to trace the line.

I couldn't help but wonder if it was possible for them to hide their location. At the very least, the last known radio mast to transmit the signal would lead us to the area of interest unless they somehow found a way to block it.

With all that in mind, we piled into the van, with Justin taking the wheel as we headed towards our grandparents' house. I understood his reason for driving and not involving the packhouse kappas. I am sure he did it to avoid exposing us while we tried to make sense of the situation.

"Stay alert, everyone. Remember, we're being watched, so be prepared to defend yourselves if needed," Justin cautioned, reminding us of the disturbing video sent by the criminals.

"I wonder what they'll ask of the council," Charlotte pondered, and Noah chuckled in response.

"My father will shut it down," Noah confidently stated, and he was right since his father, Uncle Leo, served as the head of the council and was not one to back down from a challenge.

The council meeting is just a day away, and I know it will be quite the spectacle when Alpha Christian brings up the Grizlo incident and hands over the evidence. I couldn't wait to witness my father's reaction. The attack on Grandma's residence had made the situation personal, even though the culprits hadn't been confirmed yet; I had a strong feeling they were the ones who harmed the housekeeper. I couldn't help but wonder how she was doing.

"How is the housekeeper?" I inquired, glancing at Justin through the rearview mirror. He then returned his focus to the road.

"She's still in a coma. Hopefully, she pulls through and can shed some light on what happened to her in that house," he responded, and I kept my fingers crossed, hoping for her swift recovery.