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.

her

walked in.

was relaxing on a couch with

her hand. She looked in

direction and smiled.

when you would

Tamia,” She

join her on the couch. She tried to pour me a glass of wine, but I declined. It was a bit too early to

She asked, and

nodded.

was fine until Dominic decided

Sylvester this morning,”

and she frowned

her with a straight

Dominic?” I

frowned at

asking me this?”

I do not

will always help Larry work against Sylvester. Today he accused Sylvester of something unscrupulous in the eyes of all the

was stunned.

Sylvester of increasing taxes for poor people, and sending soldiers to attack

to his blood? Does he

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

was still

your son,

he is here because of you.

things but not when it

reputation. I do not like playing dirty, but you need to

if I find out

fear. Stephanie was a woman like me, and

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

your love for Sylvester. I

sense into Dominic, but please don’t write him off, Tamia. I know you will be luna soon; I do not want him to be in your

his father’s favourite,

They are just mad that Sylvester did not get justice

head.

no right to do what he

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

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. Wiping

tears.

said with

drink

I smiled at her

head.

not feel like drinking, and I explained

with her husband, and I was horrified to learn

about it was that she didn’t see it that way, so I held my peace and did not

ceiling. He sat up and smiled, but

troubled.

he pulled me close for a

can feel your anxiety, Sylvester. You

the real implications of tomorrow’s

his hands in mine and smiled

at me.

asked to step down. Marcel and Theodore are willing to step down with me.” He said and sighed.

have. If people are plotting against me,

calm, Sylvester,” I said and

this, and we will find the culprit,” I told

nodded.

for the council hall

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

shower. I hoped Stephanie

come for the hearing; it would leave Larry on his

of the way, the questioning would be straightforward. The good part was it could only be done once.

council and were taken to the box where we sat the last time, and

arrive.

Lord Volkov; we are honoured to have you grace

was quiet. I looked at

I was glad he did not

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

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

she is