Chapter 336


    Ours Requested The Same


    ~Sylvester~


    I didn’t know how much Liam had grown until he made that dangerous request. Despite my instincts


    telling me to shut it down, I could see the determination in his eyes. The permission he sought was


    merely a formality; he had already made up his mind.


    Liam was just like me, driven by an unwavering determination and a sense of responsibility. Every fibre


    of my being screamed that he would continue with his investigation, even if I tried to dissuade him.


    Tamia, too, recognised this, which exined her tears. We both knew that nothing we said would make


    him hold back. He was resolute in his mission to save Sophia, and nothing would deter him.


    This was no trivial matter. Liam cared deeply for the girl, and while we suspected there were romantic


    sparks between them, we never anticipated the magnitude of his devotion. Unbeknownst to him, he


    was willing to walk through fire for her. I couldn’t allow him to traverse this path alone. My father had


    caused me heartbreak, and I couldn’t bear to see Liam endure additional pain. I would try my best to


    find a way to support him while ensuring his safety.


    Tamia walked to me, where I stood frozen after Harper and Liam had left. I weed her into my


    embrace, holding her close.


    “Why does he have to be so much like you?” she mused, and I chuckled softly.


    “I’m not the stubborn one; that title belongs to you,” I teased, a hint of amusement in my voice. Tamia


    remained nestled against my chest.


    “He’s still our baby, and we can’t allow him to get entangled in this mess,” she expressed, breaking


    away slightly to meet my gaze.


    “I might sound selfish, but Mike didn’t consider the well-being of his family when hemitted that


    crime. So why should we let Liam sacrifice himself for their sake?” she pondered, her words tinged with


    frustration. She looked at me, seeking understanding.


    “Did he reallymit the murder?” she inquired, her eyes searching for the truth. I nodded solemnly in


    response.


    “All the evidence points to him. Two eyewitnesses saw him leaving the alpha’s house in wolf form,


    covered in blood. I didn’t delve into the details with Christian back then because I thought it wasn’t our


    concern. But now, Liam has made it our concern,” I confessed, the weight of the situation heavy in my


    voice. Tamia nodded, absorbing the information.


    “What if we assist him with the investigation?” she suggested desperately, searching for a solution that


    would keep Liam out of direct harm.


    “This isn’t eighteen years ago when we roamed about ying detective and risking our lives. Some of


    us barely survived the Stepanov encounter. We managed to maintain peace and avoid simr


    situations. This is a matter specific to Grizlo, and we don’t know its full extent. It wouldn’t be wise for us


    to interfere. Besides, it falls outside our jurisdiction. Unless Alpha Christian brings it before the council


    and they deem it necessary for us to intervene, we can’t get involved,” I exined, hoping she would


    understand the limitations we faced as royals. Tamia nodded, acknowledging the wisdom in my words.


    “Don’t you think I’m aware of all that? I understand the consequences. But I’m desperately searching


    for a way to prevent Liam from going to Grizlo. Once he goes, Harper will follow, along with Lilly,


    Charlotte, Gemma, and Jewells. And let’s not forget about Marvin, Miles, and Oliver. They’re all so


    close to him. Avery won’t find it amusing, and Linda will be beside herself. I can’t even begin to imagine


    what Vino and udia would say. There’s no separating them, and none of them would dissuade him.


    If anything, they would encourage him. We need to find a way to take control of the situation ourselves,


    so they won’t have to y detectives,” Tamia pleaded. While I knew she was right, I couldn’t help butN?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content.


    fear failure. What if something terrible had already happened to Sophia and Margaret? Even if I got


    involved, it wouldn’t change Liam’s pain and loss. I didn’t want to let him down; that was my greatest


    fear. Additionally, I knew it would be wrong to stick my nose in Christian’s affairs without being invited or


    obligated to do so. This was an incredibly challenging situation.


    “I don’t know how we can officially intervene,” I confessed, the weight of uncertainty evident in my


    voice.


    “Leo and Devin could propose that it bes a continental matter,” Tamia suggested, her voice tinged


    with hope. I shook my head, realising the difficulties.


    “The council meeting is in three weeks. By then, it’ll be toote. Moreover, everyone would see it as an


    influenced decision for personal reasons since it isn’t a secret that Sophia is close to Liam. Leo is my


    cousin, and Devin is our friend, not to speak of Erick and Andrew, who are also distant rtives and


    friends. People will wonder when we started caring about small-town murders?” I remarked,


    highlighting the challenge we faced. Tamia understood my perspective immediately.


    “Let me discuss this with my cousins and brothers, and then we can devise a n. Have Wilson, Levi,


    and William keep a watchful eye on the children, especially those who are more likely to act impulsively


    and head to Grizlo. I’ll ensure my men are stationed at all the dock and sea ports, searching every


    arriving boat, regardless of its size, for any signs of the Maguires,” I decided,ying out the initial steps.


    Tamia nodded, understanding the urgency, and swiftly left my office to carry out the assigned task.


    I was well aware that time was not on our side, and my children, especially Liam, could grow impatient


    and take matters into their own hands. The determined look in Liam’s eyes troubled me because I


    knew he wouldn’t back down easily. I had to make a choice: either allow him to proceed or find a way to


    convince him otherwise. For now, my goal was to buy enough time to find a viable solution.


    “I will dispatch men to search every coast, including those on the outer inds that are farther from our


    continent. Although the more distant inds will take time to search thoroughly, the ones closer to us


    will be more manageable. I hope this is a good starting point,” Imunicated with Liam through our


    mental link, hoping for a positive response. A positive response would indicate that I had sessfully


    bought some time.


    “That’s a great idea, Dad. Assign me to oversee the operation, so I won’t just sit around waiting,” Liam


    responded, his messageing through our mental link. I felt relieved that I could grant this request


    since it didn’t involve him directly entering Grizlo. Hopefully, this task will yield some positive results


    and help put this issue behind us.


    “You’ll need to work closely with your Uncle Vino on this, so I’ll ask him to get involved,” I ryed to


    Liam before breaking the link. Following that, I contacted everyone else, instructing them to gather in


    my office. The responses came quickly from all except David and Dominic, who were likely to be


    clueless about the situation since their children weren’t directly involved.


    After waiting in my office for about fifteen minutes, the others began to enter one by one. Marcel


    appeared visibly worried, as did Theo. Vino was clearly angry, while Dominic and David seemed lost


    and confused. I didn’t have to guess why Marcel, Vino, and Theo were feeling that way. It all revolved


    around Sophia.


    “I’m sure by now you all know why I’ve called this meeting,” I began, and Theo nodded in agreement.


    “The Maguires,” he stated, and I nodded in confirmation.


    “What? What business do we have with Grizlo fugitives?” Dominic questioned, clearly irritated that we


    were even discussing this matter.


    “We don’t have any direct involvement, but our children do. Liam asked me to appoint him as the Alpha


    of Grizlo for his first assignment,” I revealed, causing David and Dominic to exim in surprise.


    “Marvin mentioned that he would be joining Liam in Grizlo on official duty. He was confident about it.


    Avery was in shock. They just graduated yesterday. In our time, we were partying and living our lives,”


    Marcel added, indicating that our children had already made ns among themselves.


    “Miles, Oliver, and Lilly are also insisting that I find a way to assign them to Grizlo for their first mission.


    I tried to exin to them that they had just returned home and were entitled to a six-month rest period


    before taking on any assignments, but they wouldn’t hear of it,” Theo shared, reflecting the


    stubbornness our children often disyed when they were determined to achieve something.


    “I don’t think I need to mention Charlotte and her sisters. Initially, I thought it was a boy’s problem,


    maybe a crush, because they didn’t seem particrly friendly towards Sophia. But when Charlotte and


    Gemma started insisting, mentioning Liam’s involvement, it became clear. They were hell-bent that


    Liam was going to be Alpha of Grizlo, and they wanted to help him with his investigation. I don’t


    understand why our children believe we would allow them to risk their lives like this. It seems they may


    have nned it before even returning home,” Vino expressed, and I nodded in agreement. It appeared


    that our children had already set their minds on this course of action.


    “I have a n to keep them away from Grizlo and ensure their safety. We can assign them to supervise


    the search at the docks and ports. This way, they will be involved in the investigation but not directly in


    Grizlo itself,” I shared, presenting my proposed solution.


    “Additionally, we should contact Alpha Christian to provide us with updates on the situation. This will


    give us insight into the direction the investigation is heading. As things stand, if we don’t receive any


    favourable news, those children will find their way to Grizlo with or without our consent, and there will


    be little we can do about it. They are grown and of legal age,” Marcel added, highlighting the reality that


    our control over their actions had diminished. They had reached an age where they had to forge their


    own paths. Our role now is to protect and guide them, but what should we do if they refuse to follow the


    guidance we give them?


    I nodded in agreement with Marcel’s words. It was a new phase of parenthood, one where we had to


    navigate the delicate bnce of guiding and supporting our children while respecting their autonomy


    and choices. Our primary responsibility was to ensure their safety and well-being, even if it meant


    adapting our approach to their desires and wishes. I told Vino he would be overseeing the task, and he


    was more than willing; Theo insisted on being a part of it, too, and I had no choice but to oblige. As


    things were, it was clear our children would be running the show.