Puppy Love – Chapter 8

~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 explained 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.

etween 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

nd Liam had left. I welcomed her into my embrace, close.

ch like you?” she mused, and I chuckled softly.

amusement in my voice. Tamia remained nestled against my chest.

ntangled in this mess,” she expressed, breaking away slightly to meet my

well

crime. So why should we let Liam sacrifice himself for their sake?

d, her words tinged with frustration. She looked at me, seeking u

ed solemnly in response.

t now, Liam has made it our concern,” I confessed, the weight of the situation heavy in my voice. Tamia nodded, absorbing the information.

on that would keep Liam out of direct harm.

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

ry won’t find it amusing, and Linda will be beside herself. I can’t even begin to imagine what Vino and Claudia would say. There’s no separating them, and none of them would dissuade him. If anything, they would encourage.

he was right, I couldn’t help but fear failure. What if something terrible had already happened to Sophia and Margaret?

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.

tainty evident in my voice.

ntinental matter,” Tamia suggested, her voice tinged with hope. I shook my head, realising the difficulties.

ia is close to Liam. Leo is my cousin, and Devin is our friend, not to speak of Erick and Andrew, who are also distant relatives and friends.

out small

ective immediately.

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

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

find a way to convince him otherwise. F

s that are farther from our continent. Although the more distant islands will take time to search thoroughly, the ones closer to us will be more manageable. I hope this is a good starting point,”

responded, his message coming through our mental link. I felt relieved that I could grant this request since it didn’t involve

my office.

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

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.

meeting,” I began, and Theo nodded in agreement.

onfirmation.

lo fugitives?

uestioned, clearly irritated that we were even discussing this matter.

vid and Dominic to exclaim in surprise.

g our lives,” Marcel added, indicating that our children had already made plans among themselves.

ed to achieve something.

a. 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 planned 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

way from Grizlo and ensure their safety. We can assign them to supervise t

d 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?

isted 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.