An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Sir Crane!” Ezra shouted. His voice was filled with urgency as he rushed to Theodore’s side.

But as they gathered around Theodore, they witnessed an alarming transformation. His body convulsed uncontrollably, blood streaming from his nose, and a look of terror in his eyes.

“What’s happening to Sir Crane? Could he be possessed?” Eleanor’s eyes widened with shock. Theodore’s condition had changed abruptly. He was fine before, but now, he was convulsing strangely. It was utterly perplexing.

“Quick, to the hospital!” Panic swelled in Ezra’s voice as he gave orders to his assistants. They carefully carried the stricken Theodore out and rushed him to South City Hospital.

After all, Theodore wasn’t any ordinary person. He hailed from the enigmatic Mystic Arts Order. So, his untimely demise within the Swanson family’s estate could bring them huge trouble.

The night deepened as they arrived at South City Hospital. The doctors fought to stabilize Theodore in the ward. Ezra paced back and forth in the room, his unease palpable.

Meanwhile, Eleanor appeared relaxed. She calmly peeled and ate a banana, appearing as though she had no care in the world.

seemed more concerned with whether Theodore’s mission had been accomplished

need to fret. Sir Crane is a master of his craft. Nothing could go wrong,” she commented in her usual calm

if Theodore met an untimely end on their watch? It would complicate matters significantly. This possibility weighed heavily on Ezra’s

He’s just an occultist. With the power of the Welch and Swanson families, we can easily secure others if needed.”

City, these two prestigious households held unmatched influence. But he was quick to refute, “Eleanor,

as he began explaining the complexity of the situation, Theodore coughed

he opened

up with hope as he

feeling? Do you remember what happened earlier?” he hurriedly asked.Theodore was still groggy. “Where am I? How did I end

don’t you remember? You were bleeding

Collapsed?” Theodore furrowed his brow. He tried to recollect the recent events. As he dug deeper into

blanket aside and jumped out of bed. Hastily fleeing the room, he stumbled as he went.