An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Anders's smile slowly faded and expressed his displeasure.

"Who dares invade my territory?" he sternly questioned.

"The intruder's identity is unknown, but they're tough! Our guys inside the manor couldn't handle it. Sir, we need backup now!" a guard reported, respectfully bowing.

"Serious firepower? How many troops are we talking about?" Anders narrowed his eyes.

"Just one person," the guard replied.

"What?" Anders scowled.

"You're telling me you couldn't handle one person? What good are you all?"

messed up, sir. Our apologies!" The guard hung

control with almost a hundred guards in the manor, and

demolishing everything in his

whoever this intruder is, we can't let them off easy. Anyone daring to trespass on Jadeleaf Manor needs to pay with his blood!" Scott,

raised his glass for

the manor's lawn, a bloodied figure slowly approached. Broken bodies of guards lay scattered, groaning in pain

my territory! Are you looking for trouble?" Anders thundered, his voice echoing across the

get out here and face the consequences!" Dustin ignored Anders,

menacing, Dustin's eyes

never thought you would still be kicking.

administered Tranqurin to Dustin,

him? Who would sacrifice friends and family