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.

you.” Alicia returned the smile before turning her attention to Dustin. “So, you’re Dr. Rhys? Thank you for saving my life. If you ever need anything,

to thank me. I acted at Faith’s behest,” Dustin

on between Dr. Rhys and Faith,” Alicia teased and

cracking jokes? Just lie down and get some rest,” Grace

need to get up and move around,” Alicia insisted with a

her whole body began

said as she supported her

her

the dizziness passed, she opened her eyes with a smile. “Just stood up too

affecting you isn’t ordinary. It’s

mystic artist. While I might be able to save you once, doing it again could be dangerous. To protect yourself, we must locate this person

anyone? Or perhaps had any past conflicts with someone?” Grace

anyone?” Alicia frowned and pondered before shaking

out much. But I heard about the Combat Tournament at Sacred Wrym Summit, so I decided to join in for fun. I’ve been sightseeing along the way and didn’t cause any

turned to

exchanged, they both understood each other’s thoughts. If it wasn’t revenge, it was

Order and the Celestial

I remember now!” Alicia suddenly exclaimed as if recalling

said, “A few days ago, a strangely dressed person approached me and

it at the time. But shortly after,