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 explosive between

ate in silence, and Sylvester decided to break the

with it,” He said, looking at Marcel, and Marcel dropped his cutlery

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

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

all Theodore could say, and Sylvester

He said, trying to calm the situation, and

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

bring it

need to find out who is behind the attack on my mother and Jenny Lawrence from the council,”

heard you were one of the best strategists and investigators when you

what do you think about this?” Marcel said, directing the question to me,

one that must have

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

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

was thinking the same as I was. I could see it in his eyes, and he seemed fascinated that

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

they would have killed her just like they killed Jenny, but they only wounded her and moved on. It seems the

You need to find out why anyone would want to kill

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

plot ever. Whoever did this isn’t so bright. First, Devin does not know where she lives, and second, how

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

when Avery said you were a strategist, we wanted to see

said. I

was smiling at

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

laughed, and just like that, laughter had

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

the deal was with the Jenny woman. It was a mess, and I

night tossing and turning; Sylvester was too tired to know I was having trouble sleeping.

Sylvester’s mother. Above all, Dominic scared me because whatever he had for me was personal, and I did

early and went

was still sleeping when I went to the bathroom. I turned on the water and stood under it, trying to make my mind go. blank.

getting into

because I was deep in thought, and I did not hear him get in.

looked at him,

was naked, and he was

me gently, and I shook my head.

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

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

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.

let anyone hurt

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

searched my eyes.

your people or your ex. Unlike before, I would investigate before proceeding. Please let it go,”

nodded.

the shower, and I wrapped my legs around him.

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