An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“Dr. Rhys is right. You really really shouldn’t drink,” Grace said earnestly. “You’re already not thinking straight without alcohol. Who knows what’ll1 happen if you do drink?”

“Faith, I know I’m wrong. Please talk to him and let me have just one drink.” Alicia clung to Grace’s arm and pleaded. She craved alcohol so much that even a day without it made her feel restless.

“Come on, Alicia. Just hang in there for a few more days. Dr. Rhys is doing this for your own good,” Aurora said with a smile.

“What? I still have to endure a few more days!” Alicia’s face fell, and she slumped over the table, looking defeated. “How am I supposed to survive without a drink? This is torture!

“It’s okay. If you can’t drink, I’ll do it for you,” Fenley said with a slight smile. He took her glass and downed it in one gulp.

“Fenley! You-” Alicia pouted and was on the verge of crying. She felt like everyone around her was ganging up on her.

“Miss, it’s just a drink. Let me buy you one,” came a deep, resonant voice from a nearby table.

They turned to see three foreigners seated nearby. One was a towering figure with tanned skin and exuded an intimidating presence.

Another wore a clerical robe with a cross around his neck as he smiled warmly. The third was dressed in a suit. He looked handsome and noble.

These three men were George, Jeremiah, and Bill.

Dragonmarsh. I haven’t seen anyone as, captivating as you. May I have the pleasure to

was convinced that any woman

get usually succumbed to his advances. Once

you?” Alicia

from Esmington. I’ve been honored with an aristocratic title by Her

appearance was important, but his status was just as crucial. Women would flock to him whenever he mentioned his

what?” Alicia’s expression remained neutral,

so hard to flaunt his aristocratic title as if it were

He had expected a warmer reception but was met with indifference instead. He had heard that women from Dragonmarsh were supposed to be easy

miss, there’s an old saying in Dragonmarsh that crossing paths is a sign of destiny. Since we’ve met, would you

Please leave,” Alicia

charming men and had no interest in. arrogant

to have a collection of rare wines at home. How about I

mood for a drink right now.” Alicia

but he kept insisting. It was starting

while we eat?” Aurora asked bluntly, making it clear