The Dark Side of Fate

27 A Jump.

-Tamia-

Long after Sylvester and I returned to our room, Dominic banged on our door.

I was initially afraid of the douchebag, but I was angry now that Sylvester was back.

Sylvester seemed like he wanted to ignore his brother but opened the door last minute because the guy wouldn’t stop banging.

The man walked into our bedroom angrily.

He looked at me, and I could see his hatred for me.

Honestly, I did not know what his deal was,

but it was clear I was in his bad books for no

reason.

“You may be the Wolf Lord, but you have not right to interfere with my investigation,” He said to Sylvester, and Sylvester did not

respond.

“Mother would have been killed, and these women would have been roaming free,” He said, and Sylvester nodded.

“Yes, they would have been roaming free, Dominic. Why punish people for a crime they did not commit?” Sylvester asked him, and Dominic was shocked at Sylvester’s

response.

“She knew mother was in Lucland,” He argued, and Sylvester shook his head.

“She did not know where she was in Lucland. The only people with that information were me, you and the council, so don’t try to pin this on Tamia. Besides, she will never do anything to hurt me, and as for Devin, I doubt he has a hand in this. It is not his style,” Sylvester said, voicing his opinion.

“What happened to you? You used to be so focused and stern. Now you seem pussy

whipped,” Dominic said, and Sylvester laughed.

“Nothing happened to me, Dominic. I am not a madman and won’t start acting like one because you want me to. The east has its hands full, and Tamia is a member of my pack. She has no reason to fight against me or hurt our mother. You need to drop it, Dominic. As things are, I am relieving you of the right to come into this estate and order my men around. Whatever you need to do has to pass through me, and Tamia should be afforded respect. On no account should you ever try to question or hurt her again,” he said, and Dominic looked disappointed.

“She will be your downfall, Sylvester, and I will laugh at you when that happens.” He told him and then looked at me. 1

“Your position isn’t secure. He has been trying to fill a void Susan left for eleven years. You might think he is head over heels for you now, but if Susan ever returns, he will dump you in a heartbeat. Just don’t get comfortable,” he said and excused himself.

Sylvester was mad about his brother’s

words, but I left the bed, hugged him from behind, and kissed his back.

“Don’t let it bother you. His words can’t get

to me,” I assured Sylvester, but he was still mad.

We left the room to have dinner, and I wondered how Avery and Linda were doing because we were all in the same predicament.

The dining room was silent, and Sylvester and I took our seats; Marcel and Theodore were angry. I looked at my friends, and they looked a bit worried.

hoped things don’t get

in silence, and Sylvester decided

Marcel, and Marcel

of respect for you. I understand the gravity of the crime, but Dominic had no right to have

I won’t hesitate to beat the shit out of him next

said” was all Theodore could say, and

already beat the shit out of him,” He said, trying to calm

not have what it takes to be lord, yet he keeps trying, and

would clash with you. I think we should bring it up at the summit,” Marcel

problems; we need to find out who is behind the attack on my mother and Jenny Lawrence

one of the best strategists and investigators when you

this?” Marcel said, directing the question to me, and I looked

the one that must

based on the information I got, it doesn’t seem like Devin’s mode of

job, but I could be wrong,” I said quickly, and Sylvester

Tamia,” He said, and I knew he was thinking the same as I was. I could see it in his eyes,

hand to go to war with Devin, and there is a possibility that this Jenny woman was the real target; your mother might

like they killed Jenny, but they only wounded

out why anyone would want to kill Jenny.” I said, and

the east for the attack, and make it seem he had sent soldiers to try

Whoever did this isn’t so bright. First, Devin does not know where she lives, and second, how the hell did he know Sylvester and I would be visiting there? Whoever did

the north too. They just felt the bad blood between Devin and Sylvester would

the crime and go after his arch-enemy. The person

but when Avery said you were a strategist, we wanted to see how good you are, and you

said. I

was smiling at me.

I could not believe they had made a bet on this. I smacked his hand

like that, laughter had returned to our dinner.

during dinner, I was still worried. Knowing someone was willing to frame the south

even know what the deal was with the Jenny woman. It was a mess, and I could

spent the night tossing and turning; Sylvester was too tired to know

was concerned for Sylvester’s mother. Above all, Dominic scared me because whatever he had for

early and went to

bathroom. I turned on the water and stood

darling,” Sylvester said, getting

deep in thought, and I did not hear

at him, and

and he was

asked me gently, and I shook my head.

you are troubled, Tamia,” he said to me, and

your mother, Sylvester? What would have happened?” I said, voicing out my fears, and he hugged me under the warm shower.

you will never double-cross me. You have

kissed me.

with me, Tamia. I won’t let anyone

would have gone to war with the east on this,” I said, afraid for Leo, and

searched my eyes.

you too much to attack your people or your ex. Unlike before, I would investigate before proceeding. Please let it go,” He said, and I knew

nodded.

in the shower, and I wrapped my legs

can’t let this waste now,” he said, and