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.

win the Welch family’s favor and strengthen

treated. “Sir Crane, it seems that your talisman didn’t do the trick,” Dustin quipped with a

you know? It was just a fluke. I’ll give it another go

might just end up having more

How dare you look down on me?” Theodore jumped up, his blood boiling. But his sudden

much for the occult expert; he

on the wisecracks, Dustin. Even if Sir Crane had a little hiccup, it’s not

want to heal him or not? If not, I’m going to give it a shot,” Dustin responded

know what you’re dealing with!”

can solve something I couldn’t handle with my

out. Let’s see if I’ve got what

so eager to step up, I’ll give you a shot to prove yourself,” Theodore retorted with a chilly smile. He thought, “Hmph! His embarrassing failure can cover up for

He pondered whether Dustin could