An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Brian’s face displayed confusion and embarrassment as Alicia stirred awake. Although her regaining consciousness surprised him, the bruise on his ego stung him even more.

The way Dustin and Grace eyed him only made him feel more like a fool. Now that Alicia was awake, everything he had done before seemed like a farce, and he had never felt so humiliated.

At that moment, his hatred toward Dustin and Grace reached its peak.

“Alicia, how are you feeling? Do you feel any discomfort?” Aurora asked, leaning in with concern.

“My head’s throbbing…” Alicia grimaced and massaged her temples. Then, she asked, “Why am I here? What happened?”

She felt disoriented. Her mind was shrouded in fog, and she had no memory of what had happened, which left her utterly bewildered.

“You were poisoned and in critical condition. Faith and Dr. Rhys came to your aid just in time, or you might not have made it,” Aurora recounted the harrowing experience.

Upon hearing that, Alicia’s gaze shifted to Grace, and she was surprised to see her. “Faith, what brings you here?”

“I heard about your illness and brought a skilled doctor with me. Luckily, we arrived just in time. Otherwise, who knows what might have happened.” Grace smiled faintly.

attention to Dustin. “So, you’re Dr. Rhys? Thank you for saving

to thank me. I acted at Faith’s

more going on between Dr. Rhys and Faith,”

Just lie down

don’t move, I’ll fall apart. I need to get up and move

dizzy, and her

Aurora said as she supported her

Alicia dismissed Aurora’s concern, closing her eyes briefly and taking

opened her eyes with a smile. “Just

with you. The poison affecting you isn’t ordinary. It’s a potent form of voodoo,” Dustin

doing it again could be

anyone? Or perhaps had any past conflicts

Alicia frowned and pondered before shaking

Summit, so I decided to join in for fun. I’ve

turned to Dustin, who nodded in

they both understood each other’s thoughts. If it wasn’t revenge, it was likely a scheme from the Hall of

Mystic Arts Order and the Celestial

remember now!” Alicia suddenly exclaimed

days ago, a strangely dressed person approached me and asked for directions. I caught a whiff of a peculiar

time. But shortly after, I passed