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.

heard her voice,

walked in.

relaxing on a

hand. She looked in my

direction and smiled.

when you

Tamia,” She said and

to pour me a glass of wine, but

party?” She asked, and I

nodded.

fine until Dominic decided

Sylvester this morning,”

and she frowned at

looked at her with a

is Larry to Dominic?”

frowned at me.

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

do not understand why

always help Larry work against Sylvester. Today he accused Sylvester of something unscrupulous in the eyes of all the elites,” I said, and she

was stunned.

accused Sylvester of increasing taxes for poor people, and sending soldiers to attack people that couldn’t pay. Who does

his blood? Does he not

entire Volkov family will lose the Lordship if Sylvester

was still stunned.

is your son, and

here because of you. I can

things but not when it

like playing dirty, but you

I won’t take it easy if I find out he is setting Sylvester up,”

eyes showed fear. Stephanie was a woman like

were capable of. I did not need to be Luna to do damage. Tears were streaming down her face, and she hugged

appreciate your love

you will be luna soon; I do not want him to be in your

was his father’s favourite,

not get justice for Maurice. Even I am mad about it,” She

head.

gives him no right to do what he did

he side with an outsider against his brother. Sylvester has been summoned

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

tears.

I said with a straight

you drink that wine?” She

smiled at her and

head.

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

husband, and I was horrified to

see it that way, so I held my peace and did

found Sylvester on the bed staring at the ceiling. He sat up and smiled, but his smile could not fool me. I

troubled.

to him, and he pulled me close for a kiss.

your anxiety,

the real implications of tomorrow’s questioning.” I

his hands in

at me.

fail tomorrow, Dominic will get what he wants, and I will be asked to step down. Marcel and Theodore are willing to step down with me.” He said and sighed.

I do not know what they have. If people are plotting against me, then I do not know

Sylvester,” I said and

we will find the culprit,” I told him,

nodded.

left for the council hall in

Marcel and Theodore were in their jeeps, and we joined them in

shower. I

to come for the hearing; it would leave Larry on his own without

could challenge Sylvester; with him out of the way, the questioning would be

we sat the last time, and it

arrive.

grace us with your presence,’ A woman

and he was quiet. I looked at Dominic’s Box,

he

your eminence, this is just a hearing; there is no need to bring your fiance. When she is luna, she can partake in these meetings,” The

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.

she is concerned. So