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.

concerned with whether Theodore’s mission

of his craft. Nothing could

Ezra acknowledged her words, the earlier events were nothing short of unnerving. What if Theodore met an untimely end on their

power of the Welch and Swanson families, we can easily secure others if needed.” Eleanor dismissed

City, these two prestigious households held unmatched influence. But he was quick to refute, “Eleanor, things may not be as

of the situation, Theodore coughed twice on

opened

face lit up with hope as he rushed

happened earlier?” he hurriedly asked.Theodore was still groggy. “Where am I? How did I end

remember? You were bleeding

the recent events. As he dug deeper into his memory, his expression shifted from

He flung the blanket aside and jumped out of bed. Hastily fleeing the room, he stumbled as he went. His frantic behavior made it appear as if he’d seen