09 Alpha Christian’s Opinion


    ~Liam~


    Restlessly, I waited in my room, eagerly anticipating my father''s summons to his office. He had


    given me his word that I could be present when he contacted Alpha Christain, and I anxiously


    awaited that crucial call.


    Harper had retreated to her room to freshen up, while I remained in mine, contemting ways to


    assist. The details of the situation still eluded me, but I hoped that rity would soon prevail.


    Anxious thoughts filled my mind, but I hesitated to confront the problem directly. If Sophia hadn''t


    confided in me about her and her mother''s distress, perhaps I could have found some sce in the


    notion that time was on our side. I knew her father would never harm her, which was precisely why


    he had sent them away initially. However, I couldn''t extend the same assurance to the unidentified


    men who held her and her mother captive on their vessel.


    Marvin''s voice echoed in my mind, asking, "How did it go with your folks?"


    It was frustrating that we weren''t living in the mansion alongside everyone else. I couldn''t help but


    wonder why my parents had chosen to iste themselves in this way. If it weren''t for the current


    issue that had arisen, I would have requested to return to the Alpha''s wing of the mansion. I''d be


    lying if I said growing up in the bungalow wasn''t enjoyable. It gave the surroundings a more


    weing and less rigid atmosphere. But now, all I wanted was to be where everyone else was,


    especially after finding Sophia.


    "They won''t send us to Grizlo, but they''re assigning us to investigate that matter from Lund under


    Uncle Vino’s supervision," I responded to Marvin, who remained silent for a moment.


    "Alright, we should have a meeting after dinner. I''ll let everyone know. Maybe we can gather in the


    beta''s lounge. My father never uses it, so it''s just going to waste. They''re always in the Alpha''s


    lounge," Marvin suggested, and I expressed my gratitude for the invitation, although I doubted it


    would be feasible.


    "I''ll inform Harper," I connected with him through our mind link and then severed the connection.


    My brother Keith informed me that our mother had instructed us to gather at the mansion for dinner.


    Naturally, we wouldn''t be dining in the bungalow. It was our first day back home, and my father


    would expect aplete family gathering. I quickly got up and hastily dressed. Seeing everyone


    would undoubtedly be wonderful, but I couldn''t fully embrace the moment. How could I be happy


    knowing that Sophia was somewhere in danger?


    As I reached the door, I encountered Harper on her way out. She had attempted to establish a


    mental link with me, but I must have unintentionally blocked her off. It was a peculiar habit of mine,


    albeit unintentional.


    "How are you feeling?" she asked, her smile brightening the room as Joseph and Keith darted past


    us, engaged in a race to the mansion. I knew the Lund Academy would have its hands full when


    they joined.


    "I''m pushing through," I replied, and she smiled in response.


    "Hopefully, Alpha Christian has some fantastic news for us," she said, and I smiled back,


    acknowledging her efforts to uplift my spirits.


    We strolled together towards the mansion, making our way to the grand dining hall. The seating


    arrangement was always less than ideal. My father and his team would upy one end, while my


    team and I were relegated to the other, with both generations converging in the centre. Upon


    arriving at the dining hall, we took our seats, but our parents had yet to make their entrance.


    "Heard your father refused," Charlotte linked me, her concerned expression drawing my attention. I


    reassured her, urging her to remain calm.


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    Finally, our parents arrived, prompting us all to rise and pay our respects. My father and mother took


    their seats first, followed by the rest of us. The tension in the room was palpable. What should have


    been a joyous homing and a fresh chapter after graduation had taken on a sombre tone. I


    couldn''t help but acknowledge my own responsibility in this, but how could I pretend that everything


    was fine when my heart was filled with anguish?


    We dined in silence for a while, until Uncle David and Dominic inquired about our lives and


    experiences in Grizlo. Most of us responded politely, not wanting toe across as impolite. Once


    we had finished eating, my father requested that I join him alone in his office, which meant Harper


    couldn''t apany me. Somehow, I longed for her presence. We were used to doing everything


    together, and I needed her by my side during this time.


    Leaving the dining room, I nced at my twin, and she nodded, assuring me silently. Uncle Vino


    appeared upset, so I purposely avoided looking in his direction. I knew it was due to our audacious


    n. However, I feltpelled to try, no matter the odds.


    Stepping into my father''s office, I watched as he circled around and settled into his seat behind the


    desk. He gestured for me to take the chair in front of him, and I sat down nervously. Leaning


    forward, he locked eyes with me.


    "No matter what happens, remember that life goes on, Liam. I''ve yearned to witness you grow into a


    man, to see you take charge, and I''m proud of the person you''ve be. Don''t let loss or


    heartbreak hinder your progress towards greater heights. So, I implore you, my son. Promise me


    that no matter the oue, you''ll gather yourself and keep moving forward. Mike squandered his


    life and that of his family due to his choices, and you mustn''t make your family pay for his sins. I


    know you care deeply for Sophia, and I hope we can find her and save her. However, you must also


    prepare yourself for the worst. If things don''t turn out as you wish, you must pick yourself up and


    move on. Life always continues; time and seasons wait for no one. As long as we live, we must


    adapt and evolve with them. Promise me you won''t remain stagnant," he spoke with seriousness,


    studying my face intently. I knew my father meant every word, so I nodded in agreement.


    "I promise," I replied, my words sincere. Though I meant what I said, I held onto hope that I wouldn''t


    have to move on. I remained optimistic that we would find Sophia and that everything would


    eventually be well.


    My father dialled Alpha Christian''s number and activated the speakerphone. It took some time


    before the Head Alpha answered, but eventually, he did.


    "Good evening, your Majesty," Alpha Christian greeted, causing my father to shift ufortably in


    his chair. I knew he was doing this for my sake, and I felt grateful and hopeful in that moment.


    "I am calling to inquire about the Maguire case," my father stated, getting straight to the point. There


    was a brief silence before Alpha Christian responded.


    "I have it under control, your Majesty. I have been informed that your children are home. You have


    nothing to worry about. We will apprehend the culprit soon," Christian assured, as he should, given


    his pursuit of the fugitives.


    "Do you have any insight into his motives?" my father asked, preferring not to be so direct. I could


    sense Christian''s sigh on the other end.


    "There are too many theories to discern which one is urate. I had nned to present the matter


    to the council in three weeks, but that timeline seems lengthy now. The Delta and Gamma teams


    mentioned that Mike had grievances with the Thompson, and they had embarked on a mission


    together that fateful night. However, they have no knowledge as to why he snapped andmitted


    the heinous act of murdering the Alpha, Luna, and their daughter. It was a horrific scene, your


    Majesty. The daughter had graduatedst year and was about to begin her first assignment when


    he took her life and that of her parents. Rest assured, he will face justice for his crimes," Christian


    exined, and I didn''t want to dwell on Mike''s actions, as they were gruesome to contemte.


    "What about Mike''s wife and daughter? Have you been able to locate them?" my father inquired


    anxiously.


    "Yes," Alpha Christian replied, and a surge of tion washed over me.


    "I''m not entirely certain, but it appears he sold them to some people on one of the inds. I''m still


    working on identifying which specific ind it might be, but the Delta team suggests focusing on the


    inds closer to the eastern coast. I''ve been attempting to reach Lord Albert to request his


    assistance in sending troops to Kaizen and Braile Inds. Unfortunately, he hasn''t responded to my


    calls yet. My initial n was to start the search there, but I have my doubts about finding them. It


    will require extensive resources," Christian exined, leaving me uncertain about how to feel. The


    news had initially sparked hope, but now it seemed like a dead end.


    "What do you suggest, then?" my father inquired, seeking guidance.


    "I will continue the search, but I''m not optimistic about finding Mike. I can''tprehend why he


    wouldmit such actions unless something happened between him and the Alpha that only they


    were aware of. It infuriates me. Mike had the opportunity to report his Alpha to me, unless he


    himself was at fault, and Thompson attempted to intervene. The Delta and Gamma teams support


    this theory and are determined to apprehend him. Honestly, Grizlo is a small, tranquil town; no one


    would have anticipated such a tragedy taking ce there," Christian responded, prompting a weary


    sigh from my father.


    "It''s disheartening to hear. I would like to request that you allow my son and his team to join you in


    the investigation. They have shown a keen interest in the matter, and my son even asked me to


    assign him as the Alpha of Grizlo for this purpose," my father proposed, attempting to downy the


    severity of the situation and what it meant to me. Alpha Christian let out a chuckle in response.


    "The prince has just graduated. He should be enjoying his newfound freedom," Christian remarked,


    causing my heart to sink.


    "The issue is moreplex than it seems, and I don''t believe it would be wise to send Prince Liam


    to Grizlo. It appears as though Mike had nned everything meticulously, or there may be other


    parties involved," Christian exined, presenting an angle that would discourage my father from


    allowing me to get involved.


    My father looked at me, and I silently pleaded with him.


    "Nevertheless, I still want him to assist you in the investigation, so he can gain firsthand experience


    of the situation. He had a close rtionship with the Maguire family, so it hits close to home for


    him," my father confessed, withholding the true reason for my genuine interest, which was to find


    and save Sophia. Christian remained silent, contemting my father''s request.


    "Christian, I will ask you for a favour, and I hope you won''t refuse. You''vee to my aid in the


    past, and I am now asking for your assistance once again," my father stated, acknowledging the


    difficulty in making such a request. As a king, he shouldn''t owe anyone favours, yet here he was,


    willing to go the extra mile for me.


    "I am all ears, your Majesty," Alpha Christian responded, and my father let out a sigh. I observed as


    he clenched his fist, nced at me, and then back at the phone.


    "If you manage to locate Mike''s wife and daughter, could you find a way to spare their lives? I


    understand thew, but we both know that punishing them for Mike''s crimes would be unjust. If we


    continue to exact such retribution, our kind will face extinction. Despite what thew dictates, I firmly


    believe that Mike alone should bear the consequences of his actions. His daughter and mate should


    not be made to suffer for his sins," my father proposed, his voice filled with conviction. Alpha


    Christian let out a resigned sigh.


    "I wish it were within my power to decide, your Majesty, but for such a decision to be made, it would


    need to be brought before the council, and ultimately, Lord Albert would have the final say. Once his


    decision is made to get involved, you can take over from there and decide their fate," Christian


    exined, expressing his willingness to support my father''s request. I felt a glimmer of hope, but the


    realisation that the council meeting was scheduled for three weekster dampened my spirits. A lot


    could transpire in the interim.


    "In the meantime?" my father inquired, seeking further guidance. Alpha Christian let out a sigh in


    response.


    "Three weeks is a substantial amount of time, and much can unfold during that period. Let us hope


    that we locate them before anyone else does. However, if we do manage to apprehend them prior


    to the meeting, the Northern Alpha council will ultimately determine their fate," Christian exined,


    highlighting the reality of the situation. My father nodded, understanding that there wasn’t anything


    else to say. Alpha Christian had been amodating to our requests and had even provided a


    potential solution. The only uncertaintyy in the hands of fate, which could tip the scales in any


    direction.


    After concluding the call, my father looked at me, hoping I could glean something from the


    conversation.


    "You heard what Alpha Christian said," he remarked, and I nodded in agreement.


    "He mentioned Kaizen and Braile," I stated, but my father shook his head.


    "The eastern region falls under the jurisdiction of your uncle. Any actions to be taken there must go


    through him. I cannot simply give orders to him as I would to Alpha Christian or Alpha Devin. Leo


    has chosen to show respect to me regardless, and our friendship ys a significant role. I cannot


    exploit it," my father exined, leaning forward.


    "You heard Alpha Christian''s assessment. They don''t believe we will apprehend Mike ore


    across his family easily. I suspect Mike has gone into hiding," my father admitted, sighing in


    frustration. He ran his fingers through his hair, disying his exasperation, then leaned back in his


    chair and studied me intently.


    "You''ve just graduated, Liam. You''ve just returned home, and now all of this. Peace is a precious gift


    that you should learn to cherish. Trust me, I''ve been in your shoes," my father expressed, his voice


    filled with understanding. I remained silent, realising that I had exhausted my words and arguments


    to persuade him otherwise.


    "I would hate to be the one holding you back, Liam. I would hate to be the one obstructing your


    dreams. That''s why I''m pleading with you to listen to me on this," he continued, his tone filled with


    earnestness.


    "I, too, don''t want Sophia and Margret to suffer for a crime they didn''tmit. Therefore, I implore


    you to conduct some investigations under Vino''s supervision. We will proceed with our ns to


    travel to the east next week as scheduled while Christian continues his search. If, by that time, there


    are no significant developments and they remain unfound, Christian will bring the matter to the


    council, and I will take the necessary action," my father proposed, his eyes reflecting hope as he


    awaited my response. I realised that I had no other choice but toply.