An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Theodore’s demeanor had taken a dramatic shift from his earlier arrogance.

“Doctor! Where’s the doctor? Get me some bandages!” He cried for help, terrified.

Alistair, Brooke, and the others exchanged perplexed glances at Theodore’s frantic behavior. This wasn’t what they had expected at all. What happened to the occult expert’s dignified image?

“He’s mad! Mr. Welch Senior is insane! He bit my ear off and ate my flesh! Why on earth isn’t he tied up?” Theodore shouted as he received medical treatment.

“Sir Crane, I mentioned earlier that my dad tends to become aggressive due to his strange illness,” Alistair explained.

“Aggressive? This goes beyond aggression. It’s outright cannibaliona.!

Theodore’s composure was falling apart.

“Sir Crane, you’ve been injured. How about taking a breather?” Ezra cleared his throat, looking uncomfortable.

had brought Theodore here to win the Welch family’s favor and strengthen their relations, not to

Theodore grumbled as he sat down to be treated. “Sir Crane, it seems that

was just a fluke. I’ll give it another go tomorrow; I’ll definitely

up having more than your face disfigured,”

you look down on me?” Theodore jumped up, his blood boiling. But his sudden move aggravated his injury, making him wince in

So much for the occult expert; he looked anything but impressive

up on the wisecracks, Dustin. Even if Sir Crane had a little hiccup, it’s not your place to decide,” Ezra

I’m going to give it a shot,” Dustin responded

know what you’re dealing with!” Theodore

something I couldn’t handle with my

way to find out. Let’s see if I’ve got what it takes,” Dustin

yourself,” Theodore retorted with a

Are you sure?” Alistair asked cautiously. He pondered whether Dustin could succeed when Theodore had previously failed in curing his father’s