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.

before turning her attention to Dustin. “So, you’re Dr. Rhys? Thank you for saving my life. If you ever need anything, just let me

need to thank me. I acted at Faith’s

going on between Dr. Rhys and Faith,”

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

apart. I need to get up and move

dizzy, and her whole body began to

Aurora said as she supported

concern, closing her eyes briefly

passed, she opened her eyes with a smile.

need to be honest with you. The poison affecting you

to save you once, doing

recently offended anyone? Or perhaps had any

Alicia frowned and

Summit, so I decided

She turned

other’s thoughts. If it

a war between the Mystic Arts Order and the Celestial Alliance. Thereby, the Hall of Gods would benefit from the

suddenly exclaimed as if

her voice and said, “A few days ago, a strangely dressed person approached me and asked for directions.

much of it at the time. But shortly after, I