The Dark Side of Fate

42 Council Hall.

~Tamia~

I leaned into Sylvester in the Limo, and he held me tight. Linda was in Theodore’s arms, and we rode in silence.

I wondered why Vino would allow Larry to bring their exes there. Was he trying to ruin our relationship? Then again, I also knew that the council members bullied him, so he must not have had a say. The man needed to grow a pair, or people would keep walking all over him.

We arrived at the Volkov estate, and Sylvester and I went straight to our

bedroom.

Although we had showered at Vino’s mansion, I needed to wash the place off my body. I entered the shower and turned

on the water.

Sylvester joined me, already naked.

“How are you feeling?” He finally asked, and I nodded.

“I am sorry I acted the way I did..” He started, and I pulled him closer to my body. I looked up so I could see his eyes.

“You didn’t do anything wrong. I am impressed by your self-control. You are lord, you could have arrested them, and no one would question you.” I said and rested my head against his chest.

“I am proud of you,” I said, and he wrapped his arms around me and exhaled. I felt sorry for him that his brother would work against him like this

We left the shower and got dressed. He wanted to go to his office immediately,

and I knew it was because of the seal and

his signature.

“Sylvester, may I bring up a suggestion?” I told him on his way out, and he nodded.

“I do not know who is doing this to you, but the person either lives in this estate or has people in this estate. I suggest you have a special ink made for your signature.” I said, and he smiled at me, but I wasn’t done talking yet.

So I walked up to him and placed my

hand on his chest.

“I know I am yet to be luna, and I do not

know the laws of the north, but I will like you to allow me to help you look into the

matter secretly. I might find out things,’ I requested, hoping he would agree.

I remembered how I used to help Leo with investigations in the east. Although nothing serious like this happened, I knew how it was done.

“Of course, Luna,” he said and bent t

kiss me on the lips. Then he folded his hands and raised his eyebrow.

“Let’s say you were to do this, where will you begin?” he asked, and I giggled.

“Follow the trail of the so-called tax increment document from who delivered it to where they received it, all the way back to its origin. If I could trace it back to its source, we would find the culprit or the accomplice. We might have to go to the west undercover to get the complete picture. I also feel it was dishonest for Alpha Brighton not to tell you about the attack himself. We should look into that,

too,” I said and sighed.

“I have a long list,” I told him, and he

looked at me in awe.

“Wow, Tamia,” he said, sounding

genuinely impressed.

“Would you mind working with me,

Marcel and Theodore on this?” He asked,

and I smiled at him.

“I will think about it,” I said, and he smiled and gently brushed my cheek with

his hands.

“Try and get some rest,” he told me and walked away.

I wasn’t planning to rest. I was planning to make sure he had no opposition during the hearing at the council hall the next day, so as soon as he left, I searched for Stephanie.

I stood at her door and knocked.

I heard her voice,

walked in.

on a

wine in her hand. She looked in my

direction and smiled.

wondering when you would come

see me, Tamia,”

to join her on the couch. She tried to pour me a glass of wine, but I declined.

the party?” She asked, and

nodded.

until Dominic

Sylvester this morning,” I

and she frowned

at her with

to Dominic?”

she frowned

you asking me this?” She said, and I sighed.

I do not understand why

of something unscrupulous in the eyes of all

was stunned.

poor people, and sending soldiers to attack people that couldn’t pay. Who does

to his blood? Does he not know

entire Volkov family will lose the Lordship if Sylvester falls?” I

she was still

son, and

here because of you. I

many things but not when it

like playing dirty,

take it easy if I find out he is setting Sylvester

fear. Stephanie was a woman like me,

not need to be Luna to do damage. Tears were streaming down her face, and

appreciate your love for Sylvester.

write him off, Tamia. I know you will be luna soon; I do not want him to be in your bad books,” She said and

was his father’s favourite, and

Maurice’s good friends. They are just mad that Sylvester did not get justice for Maurice. Even I am mad about it,” She explained, and I shook

head.

no right to do what he did

he side with an outsider against his

the council tomorrow. I want you to stop Dominic from attending and complicating matters for Sylvester. Do you think you can do that?” I asked her, and she nodded.

tears.

with a straight

will you drink that

at

head.

did not feel like drinking, and I explained it to her.

things about her life with her husband, and I was horrified to learn of the

didn’t see it that way, so I held

on the bed staring at the ceiling. He sat up

troubled.

pulled me close

can feel your anxiety, Sylvester. You

tell me the real implications of tomorrow’s questioning.” I

hands in

at me.

I will be asked to step down. Marcel

want it to come to that, but I do not know what they have. If people are plotting against me, then I do not know the angle they

calm, Sylvester,” I said and squeezed his hand gently.

and we will find the culprit,” I told him, and he

nodded.

left for the council hall in

joined them in ours. We left the

the shower. I hoped Stephanie kept her promise and did not allow

the hearing; it would leave Larry on his

Sylvester; with him out of the way, the questioning would be straightforward. The good part was it could only

sat the last

arrive.

honoured to have you grace

quiet. I

glad he

this is just a hearing; there is no need to bring your fiance. When she is luna, she can

my Luna is with me based on my request, and she will also be observing and asking questions based on my request. It will be in your best interest to treat her with the appropriate respect. Bear in mind that I

she is concerned. So