An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2501

“Who is it?” Warrick’s grip tightened around the hilt of his steel blade. His eyes, sharp and alert, were like those of a startled predator-full of caution and menace.

For the past few days, he had been on edge, like a cornered animal. He barely ‘slept and was constantly on high alert, fearing danger would strike at any moment.

The door slowly creaked open. An elderly man with gray hair stepped inside with a tray of fruit and pastries in both hands.

Before he could even register what was happening, a flash of cold steel appeared, and Warrick’s blade was at the elderly man’s throat.

The elderly man trembled with fear. The tray slipped from his grasp, and fruit and pastries scattered on the floor.

“Easy, Sir Prescott. He’s one of us.”

Mulder stepped forward and pressed down on the flat of Warrick’s blade with a finger.

He smiled and explained, “His name’s Leigh Houston. He’s mute and has served the Hall of Gods for years. He keeps watch over this tunnel entrance and has never slipped up.”

“He’s mute?” Warrick gave Leigh a once-over. Only after confirming he wasn’t a threat did he finally lower his blade.

Mulder glanced at Leigh and asked in a low voice, “Did you notice anything unusual lately?”

Leigh shook his head, then quickly signed something with his hands.

“What’s he

this place is so remote that no strangers have come near,

this location as the exit for their secret tunnel for a reason. It was a remote mountain village, isolated and sparsely populated. Most of the

the city

route. If trouble came knocking, slipping into the woods would

now, I’m hungry. Tell him to bring me some

some food,” Mulder instructed. “We’re

flicker of fear crossed his eyes. He glanced at Warrick and then quickly turned

food. It wasn’t particularly fancy, but the

was Warrick’s

bite, he gestured for Leigh and Mulder to taste

safe did he tear into his

have spared a second glance at such rustic fare. But now, hunger gnawed at him, and he ate with relish, grease dripping from his

With a feast in front of

we’re still in West Lucozia. The longer we stay, the greater the risk. I need the

replied with a reassuring smile. “Besides, even if we’re planning to leave West

your plan?”

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