The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 849

"They are neutral parties. Uncle Leo is family; he will tell our parents, but Alpha Max and Kyle will help us. Think about it. Every time we go to Mountain for holidays, who are the people that cover up for us?" I asked, and they knew where I was headed.

"This is different, Li. It isn't youthful exuberance. It is a life-and-death situation. Did it ever occur to you that they could also get into trouble if they choose to help us?" Marvin asked, and I shook my head.

"I know they will help. They do not have obligations like the others, and the royal family will not be involved. I am sure if we reach out, they will help," I said, trying to convince all of us, Including myself.

There was uncertainty in the air, but that was all I had. Every other person I knew was either a Volkov or a Stepanov or had a seat on the council. If I would successfully help Sophia, I needed influential people who had no business with the royal family or the council, and that was Alpha Max and Kyle. I also had a good relationship with them. I had a strong feeling that they won't turn me down. What happened in Grizlo wasn't a general problem, so I knew no one would lift a finger. I wouldn't forgive myself if I let something bad happen to Sophia.

After we had discussed my plans in the woods extensively, we decided to head back home.

We arrived home, and to my surprise, everyone was packing, including Grandpa and Grandma.

"What is going on here?" Marvin asked, but I did not need to guess; I already knew what had happened.

"Go and pack your things, son; we are returning to the estate," Grandpa Jake said to Marvin, and Oliver grumbled.

We all hated it in the estate. It was isolated from everyone, especially my parent's bungalow.

They might like the serene feel of privacy, but we hated it. We wanted to mingle and mix with people that weren't our relatives.

"But why all of a sudden?" Marvin asked.

"MiKe's crime is in the news, and your fathers heard. The King is angry that we did not inform him immediately, and the Lords feel the same," Grandpa Jake said, sounding a bit sad.

It was clear he wasn't letting on everything that had transpired. My Grandmother rubbed his back gently to calm down, which meant they had had a heated argument with our fathers, and it was all my fault.

"What does Mike's crimes have to do with us?" Oliver said, and Grandma sighed.

"Liam moved here because of Sophia. Everyone knows it, even Sylvester. If Mike could murder his alpha, Luna, and their daughter, what would stop him from hurting the future heir to the throne? They do not want any of you here so they can protect you. I do not know what is happening, but your parents do not want you near this mess," She said.

Oliver looked at me. I knew what the look was about. It was about our discussion in the woods, but I couldn't care less. I meant what I said about helping Sophia. Nothing my father could say or do would deter me from helping her. He has had his love story and happily ever after; his love for me would not hinder me from mine. I did not care about Mike, but Sophia was in this mess, and she needed help.

I did not say anything or give away any sign that I was planning something. Instead, I walked past my Grandmother to head up the stairs to my room.

Charlotte was at the head of the stairs and sad too. It will be hard saying goodbye to all their friends. I was so caught up in what was happening to me that I did not think of how the matter would affect my sister and cousins, especially the triplets. Most of their friends were from Grizlo. How will they manage?

"I am sorry, Charlotte," I linked her, and she shook her head. Instead, she drew me close and hugged me.

"It is not your fault, Li. We were bound to leave someday," She said and broke the hug. She wiped away her tears and smiled.

"Been eighteen for months now and no sign of Mister Right. We might just get lucky in Lucland. Hopely our fathers allow us to visit the city, and we do not stay couped up in that castle," She said, and I gave a half smile that made her giggle.

Gemma and Eleanor approached just then.

"Guess you will see Alexsander soon," I told Eleanor, and she was indifferent about seeing her twin brother. She did not have to come to Grizlo Academy, but she was too etched to Harper and Lilly to follow her twin brother to Lucland Academy. I could understand her sadness. The people from Grizlo were cool and simple. They did not live fake lifestyles like the people in Lucland. There weren't gold diggers trying to get with us, except for Maya Rivers, who was also from Lucland. Had the situation been different, I would have laughed. I knew Maya's parents had moved to Grizlo so she could go to the academy, and I knew any of us was their target.