Shadows of Destiny

The Dark Side Of Fate By Karima Sa’ad Usman Chapter 128

~Sylvester~

I stood in front of the mirror in my room, adjusting my official outfit.

Tamia stood behind me, and even though it was a given that we would win, we were still worried.

Many things didn’t go as we had hoped, but we held on to the hope that we would succeed eventually.

Leo had pushed for immediate effect pertaining to the letter he sent yesterday.

They had called an impromptu meeting to vote and decide.

All parties concerned were to attend, and I was eager.

Dominic had decided he would stand in as a Balyeav today.

That was the only way we would not allow Vino to vote. I did not know how it would go, but I knew it

would be a long day.

I looked at Tamia through the mirror and noticed her dress was free on the waistline. Her bump was

already showing, which meant time was going by.

We need to restore peace before our bundle of joy comes into the world.

The blue moon ceremony was also a part of it. I also did not want any more surprises.

I wanted to maintain order and prevent a war.

We all wanted to go back to our lives.

These people were like parasites, vermins, weeds that needed to be uprooted. They were a problem.

One thing I have learned so far is that anyone who challenges physically in the open is true in

comparison to one that hides in the shadows.

The King’s personality was clear to me. He was a brilliant coward that liked to manipulate from the

darkness. He was also not sure he would win. That was why he was yet to make a move.

“Let’s knock them dead,” Tamia said with a big grin, and I smiled at her.

“You know you look smashing in your uniform,” She said, and I spun around so she would admire it.

If everything went well, this would be the last time I would wear the uniform I had on.

“I am sure the king outfit would be more exquisite,” she said, and I pulled her close and kissed her

passionately.

We went for breakfast, and everyone was ready. The only member of the family that wasn’t going to the

council was David, and because of that, my mother chose to remain.

I did not mistrust David; I just did not want his presence to be used against us. He, too, was an Alpha

Volkov. Even though he did not want anything, I had to protect the plan on all fronts.

We sat in silence; everyone was nervous about the outcome.

Making a plan was one thing, but carrying it out was another. We had planned this but had to make

some slight changes. I hoped it worked out.

The regional leaders left ahead of us. No one knew they were at the estate, so they must arrive at the

council hall before us.

It also didn’t matter whether they were at the estate or not; we just did not want a situation where it

would be apparent that it was all planned.

“Shall we,” I told Tamia as we stepped out of the mansion and entered the Limo waiting to take us to

the council hall. We had to do an entire convoy with escorts. I was moving in an official capacity.

Marcel and Theodore were nervous in the Limo with Avery and Linda. I could see the worry in all their

eyes.

We were all worried because the people we were dealing with were resourceful and intelligent.

The rest of the people on that list had gone into hiding. Leo and Devin had organised to start

transporting the people arrested in their regions to the north to turn them over.

We needed to conclude the meeting today because when those prisoners arrive, Leo and Devin would

have to hand them over to the ones in charge, which is the council.

They can’t bring them to me, and they do not have the power to do what I did with the prisoners we

arrested. So, it was an issue.

Soon we arrived at the council hall, and people were present.

Everyone had heard of the terrible thing I had done, and there was no admiration in their eyes.

I could swear that I heard some people call me the Dark Alpha.

My pack was the Dark Wolf Pack, but I knew what they meant by the Dark Alpha.

It was usual for the council to present the matter in the worst way possible to hold on to their power.

Every alpha from the packs in all the regions was present. They must have all flown in last night. Even

Kyle and Max were in attendance.

When we entered the council, it was a full house. Everyone was in their seats. I looked at the empty

Balyaev seat and smiled internally.

Marcel, Theodore, I and our mates proceeded to our box. Everyone went to their seats.

Leo, Devin, Christian and Sean were seated in their section.

Sean was the top leader of the west but not the head Leader because my father ensured the west

would not have a head leader. So Sean occupied the western head leader’s seat.

It was clear the council had bumped him up without my consent. Looking at the mix, I was bound to

lose.

Leo was my mate’s ex-husband; he was meant to hate me for attacking his territory and taking his

mate from him.

Devin and I had the worst history possible, first with my father and then with me. There was also a

pending war between us.

Christian had raised a petition to remove me from office. He must have had his reasons.

All of them had a reason not to install me as King. Because even though they wrote a letter requesting

a king, they needed to be more specific. It could be anyone.

After we were all seated, Dominic strolled to the Balyaev seat, and everyone was shocked.

Larry stood up immediately to speak. He always liked to say something whenever Dominic was

concerned. As my father’s friend, I must say he preferred Dominic to me.

“Sir Dominic, you should be in the lords’ loge, not here with us. You are part of this too,” he told

Dominic, letting him know he could get something tonight, perhaps a promotion.

“Thank you, Councilman Larry. But today, I am representing my maternal family, the Belyaevs, and I will

be temporarily heading this council,” he said, which was a no-brainer.

The Belyaev family was the original head of the council until my mother cut a deal with Jenny and

Louis.

“That chair is dormant, and you are a Volkov,” Lucas Vanhill said.

“I am also a Balyeav. Since my brother is the Lord, I am the only one to represent my mother’s family

unless we ask her to come and represent her family herself,” Dominic said, sounding a bit impatient,

and they were silent.

“Not necessary, but there are certain documents to sign before you can head the council, Sir Dominic.

It is the law. Your father made that seat vacant by refusing to let your mother ascend the seat. It is okay

if you want to assume the responsibility, but there are documents to sign to put that into action. Vino

Lawrence will head this one at least for today until all necessary measures are taken,” Joan said

cautiously.

“Very well, I still represent the Balyeavs in all matters. Should there be a need for a vote, I would carry

the Balyeav vote,” Dominic said; they could not dispute that, so they were silent. It was now time for the

back and forth to begin.