The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 855

"She mentioned that she doesn't like feeling isolated here. I believe the others will follow suit. It'll only be for the weekend. Besides, we could use some family time before our visit to Mountain," he explained, and I didn't see any reason to object. It sounded like a good idea, especially since I could also see Joseph and Keith off to school on Monday. I nodded eagerly, but I noticed that Liam didn't share the same enthusiasm.

"Don't you like the idea?" I asked him, curious about his reaction. He looked at me, his eyes dancing with unspoken thoughts, signalling that he had something to say.

"What is it?" I asked Liam, sensing the urgency in his expression. He glanced at his father before speaking up.

"We need to help them," Liam said, and Sylvester's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression.

"Help who? The Maguires?" I questioned, seeking clarification, and Liam nodded in response.

"Mike committed familicide, a grave crime that even the royal family wouldn't dare commit. Their lives are essentially forfeit," I stated, grasping the severity of the situation, and Liam confirmed my understanding with a nod.

"I'm certain something doesn't add up..." Liam began, speaking rapidly, and before I could interject, Sylvester intervened, signalling for me to let Liam continue.

"Tell me why you think that," Sylvester urged, leaning on his desk and focusing his attention on Liam while maintaining a stoic demeanour.

"Sophia told me they're being held captive on a boat. Her phone was thrown into the water, and her mother was taken away on the deck. They were kept in the cargo section. She used her mother's phone to call me, but I haven't been able to reach her since. If Mike intentionally committed this murder, why are his family members being held captive? Furthermore, he lied about not seeing me that night. We did see each other, and we spoke. He only denied seeing me to ensure I wouldn't get entangled in his mess. That's what I believe," Liam explained passionately, laying out the details that I hadn't been aware of.

"If he was truly a villain, why hesitate to involve the royal family in his predicament? His life was already forfeit. By keeping this information as leverage, he might force us to assist him. I think something is amiss," Liam concluded, and I realised that there was much more to the unfolding events than I had initially understood.

"Grizlo has its own set of laws, and the North has a Head Alpha. Unless the matter is brought to the Council by the Head Alpha, and the Council deems it necessary to address, our hands are tied," Sylvester explained to Liam, his tone tinged with a hint of frustration. Liam nodded, acknowledging the limitations.

"I understand that, but perhaps we can involve another alpha. Maybe Max and Kyle? They have a reputation for being excellent investigators. We could..." Liam suggested, but Sylvester chuckled, interrupting him.

"Max and Kyle may not be the best investigators, Liam. Leo, along with his beta, Casper, on the other hand, possess the skills needed. However, I highly doubt your uncle will want to become entangled in a situation that doesn't directly concern him. He has enough on his plate as it is," Sylvester explained, casting doubt on Liam's proposal.

Liam let out a sigh, his determination emanating from his very aura as he pushed his chest forward.

"In that case, I request, as my first assignment, that you send me to Grizlo as their new alpha," Liam declared, leaving both Sylvester and me stunned by his audacity.

A heavy silence hung in the air as none of us were eager to speak. Why would Liam consider something so dangerous? The weight of the moment enveloped us, and the question loomed: How could Liam ask us to send him to assume the position of a man who had been murdered under mysterious circumstances?