An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Stop!”

Just as Dustin was punching Jayden, a sudden cry rang out from behind them. Dustin turned to find Sheila awake and bewildered.

She hadn’t expected to wake up to this scene and was confused about what was happening. “Dustin, what’s going on?” Sheila asked, looking puzzled.

“I’m teaching Jayden a lesson on behalf of General Murray,” Dustin replied bluntly. “He’s been helping the bad guys, and I’m trying to keep him from causing harm to others and himself.”

“That’s nonsense!” Vivian interjected. She added, “Sheila, Dustin was the one who kidnapped you. We came to rescue you, but Jayden got caught up in this mess when Dustin attacked him. Look at Jayden; he’s been badly injured.”

“Exactly! This guy has no shame. When we exposed him, he resorted to violence. He’s truly despicable!” Evan added. Sheila, still puzzled, turned to Dustin and asked, “Is what they’re saying true?

think I’m the kind of person they describe?” Dustin replied with a question. “No.” Sheila

to threaten me. After I dealt with the Kimboku warriors, Jayden and

accused me. He even threatened to have me arrested. Shouldn’t someone like

wondered if what Dustin said was true, then Jayden’s actions were indeed

He continued, “He’s the one who kidnapped you. We caught him in the act,

believed Jayden had always been upright and of good character. Hence, she had good reason to

judge for yourself by looking at the bodies

warriors, the ones who kidnapped you. I believe you might recognize some of them.

few of them by their tattoos. Finally, she

be the real kidnappers. What’s going on?”

setup by Dustin. He planned the abduction and then posed as the

accuse me without