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 get

and Sylvester

and Marcel dropped his cutlery on his

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

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

Theodore could say, and Sylvester laughed.

out of him,” He said, trying to calm

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

bring it up at

who is behind the attack

you were one of the best strategists and investigators when

question to me,

must

got, it doesn’t seem

more like an inside job, but I could be wrong,” I

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

think someone is trying to force your hand to go to war with Devin, and there is a possibility that this Jenny woman

just like they killed Jenny, but they only

want to kill Jenny.” I said, and Marcel nodded.

make it seem he had sent soldiers to try to get you?” Theodore said.

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?

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

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

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

Marcel said. I looked at Sylvester,

smiling

two owe me fifty each,” Sylvester said to Marcel, and I could not believe they had made a bet on

that, laughter had returned

matter during dinner, I was still worried. Knowing someone was willing

know what the deal was with the Jenny woman. It was

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

Sylvester’s mother. Above all, Dominic scared me because whatever he had for me was personal, and I did not know why.

up early and went to

when I went to the bathroom. I turned on the water and stood

getting into the shower

in thought, and I did not hear

at him, and he

was naked, and

matter?” He asked me gently, and I shook my head.

you are troubled, Tamia,” he said to me, and I sighed.

your mother, Sylvester? What would have happened?” I said, voicing out

let it go. Dominic can’t do anything to you. I know you will never double-cross

kissed me.

are safe with me, Tamia. I won’t let anyone hurt you.” He said, and I pulled

with the east on this,” I said, afraid for

searched my eyes.

before, I would investigate before proceeding.

nodded.

and I wrapped my

this waste now,”