An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Usually, a mere backfire might leave you dizzy and disoriented. At worst, you’d feel a little under the weather for a few days. But the sheer force of the backfire Theodore had just experienced was enough to cost him his life!

That could only mean one thing-the person he had crossed paths with was not to be trifled with. If they came knocking for revenge, there would be nowhere to hide!

“Sir Crane, did you maybe take a knock to the head just now? What else could explain these nonsensical words of yours?”

Eleanor chimed in, her voice dripping with skepticism, “Dustin is just a doctor. What could he possibly do to reduce you to this quivering mess? You look like you’ve seen a ghost, for goodness’ sake. Is it really that terrible?

“Yeah, Sir Crane,” Ezra added, puzzled. He’d done a bit of digging into Dustin’s background. Dustin was nothing more than a rustic, real small-town guy. He had some fighting skills, some medical know- how, and a few tricks up his sleeve. Even so, those couldn’t justify this level of terror.

“You both are hopelessly naïve!” Theodore retorted, exasperation oozing from every word.

“The one who just made me spew blood is no run-of-the-mill person. Their power dwarfs your wildest imagination! “he exclaimed.

Then, he added, “If I were you, I’d quit while I’m ahead and extend a formal apology to this man. Because if they decide to unleash their fury, you’ll regret it before you can blink!”

member of the Mystic Arts Order. Hence, he knew precisely what that kind of intense backfire

at least a master in the occult, he wasn’t blowing smoke. He might be even

not indulge in baseless speculations,” Ezra

assure you. There’s no reason for you to be

doubts about him ever since the incident at the Welch family. Theodore had previously made an error that cost him an ear, as well as her grandfather’s life. Still, Eleanor maintained a polite demeanor toward Theodore.

In her eyes, he was nothing more than a sham who dabbled in the supernatural to

offer his insights, only to be met with skepticism. Eleanor, in his view, had no understanding of the

let’s take it down a notch,” Ezra tried to mediate. “Maybe

have complete faith that Dustin doesn’t have that level of power. Could there be a

Theodore scoffed. “My methods are flawless, tried and true. I’ve never made a mistake

you say? That’s rich, “Eleanor snorted, her

of a few days, you’ve already messed up twice. It’s ridiculous that you claim you can’t make any mistakes. From

You’ve crossed the line now!” Theodore was about to

Suddenly, he coughed up