An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

A resounding crash echoed as the stone door descended, deepening Dustin’s furrowed brows. It wasn’t fear that gripped him but the sheer displeasure at Edvan’s actions.

Entrusted by the Prince of Carsonne to ensure Dustin’s safe descent, Edvan had instead led Dustin into a well- prepared ambush. It was a betrayal far more infuriating than mere bystander apathy.

“Logan, no need to look around. This place is no man’s land-no savior will come for you. Today marks the end for you!” A masked man with a wolf’s head confidently stepped forward, his voice projecting loudly.

“Anders,” Dustin replied coldly, ” Hiding behind a mask, are you too ashamed to show your face?”

the wolf-head mask hesitated for a moment, then erupted into a boisterous laugh. Rather than denying it, he

hadn’t anticipated Dustin being able to recognize him immediately,

can be concealed, voices can be changed. But that disgusting

darkened. “Logan, you are surrounded, and there’s no escape for you now. Considering our past

“Do you really think this ragtag bunch can

Dustin had spared Anders out of respect for Sir Mosey. With

know you’re strong. Facing you alone would be challenging, so I

eye. While dressed in various attires, their imposing presence mirrored a pack of determined predators on the prowl, radiating an undeniable aura of expertise. It was clear that every one of them had been a genuine virtuoso in the art