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

ate in silence, and Sylvester decided to break the

and Marcel

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

Volkov family; I won’t hesitate to beat the shit out of him next time, “Marcel

said” was all Theodore could say,

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

to be lord, yet he keeps trying, and the sad part is that the council knows, yet they keep putting him in a

he would clash with you. I think we should bring it up at the summit,” Marcel said, and Sylvester nodded.

to find out who is behind the attack on my mother

of the best strategists and investigators when

directing the question to me,

must have

information I got, it

it seems more like an inside job, but I could be wrong,” I said quickly, and Sylvester caressed my hands

I was. I could see it in his eyes, and he seemed fascinated that

there is a possibility that this Jenny woman was the real target; your mother might

wanted Luna Volkov dead, they would have killed her just like they killed Jenny,

why anyone would want to kill

Devin and the east for the attack, and make it

was the most stupid plot ever. 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

too. They

other aspects of the crime and go after his arch-enemy. The person was stupid and sloppy.” I said, and Theodore smiled

thought as much, Tamia, but when Avery said you were a strategist,

Marcel said. I looked at Sylvester,

was smiling at

and I could not believe

laughed, and just like that, laughter had returned to

was still worried. Knowing someone was willing to frame the south and the east to get what they wanted, baffled

even know what the deal was with the Jenny woman. It was a mess, and I could not

and turning; Sylvester was too tired to know I was having trouble

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

early and went to shower.

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

getting into the shower with me.

was spooked because I was deep in thought, and I did not

at him, and he

was naked, and he

the matter?” He asked me gently, and I

he said to me, and I sighed.

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

Dominic can’t do anything to you. I know you will never double-cross me. You have

kissed me.

anyone hurt you.”

gone to war with the east on

searched my eyes.

before, I would investigate before proceeding. Please let it go,” He said,

nodded.

up in the shower, and I wrapped my legs around him.

can’t let this waste now,” he said,