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.

things don’t

in silence, and Sylvester decided to break the ice.

it,” He said, looking at Marcel, and Marcel dropped his cutlery on his plate.

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

of her room like a criminal. I serve you, and not the Volkov family; I won’t hesitate to beat the shit out of him next time, “Marcel said, and Sylvester

Theodore could say, and

of him,” He said, trying to calm the situation, and

He does not have what it takes to be lord, yet he keeps trying, and the sad part is that the council

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

we need to find out who is behind the attack on my

of the best strategists

Marcel said, directing the question to me, and I looked at Avery, who

one that must have told

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

I could be wrong,” I said

was. I could see it in

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

they would have killed her just like they killed Jenny, but they only wounded

anyone would want

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

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

They also know that Devin has attempted to take me from the north too. They just felt the bad blood between Devin and Sylvester would make Sylvester

his arch-enemy. The person was stupid and sloppy.” I said, and

all thought as much, Tamia, but when Avery said you were a strategist, we wanted to see how good you are, and you are

I

was smiling

fifty each,” Sylvester said to Marcel, and I could not believe they had made

and we laughed, and just like that,

we discussed the matter during dinner, I was still worried. Knowing someone was willing to frame the south and the

Jenny woman. It was a mess,

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

the north and east. I was concerned for Sylvester’s mother. Above all, Dominic scared me because whatever

up early and went to shower.

the water and stood under it, trying to make my mind go. blank.

Sylvester said, getting into the shower

thought, and I did not hear him get in.

him, and

and

is the matter?” He asked me gently, and I shook my

are troubled, Tamia,” he

they had killed your mother, Sylvester? What would have happened?” I said, voicing out my fears, and he hugged me under the

go. Dominic can’t do anything to you. I know you will never double-cross me. You have proven that already. Whatever Dominic says does not count,” he said and

kissed me.

Tamia. I won’t let anyone

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

searched my eyes.

or your ex. Unlike before, I would investigate before proceeding.

nodded.

me up in the shower, and I wrapped my

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