The Dark Side of Fate

Chapter 42

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, and I

walked in.

relaxing on a couch with a

her hand. She looked in my

direction and smiled.

wondering when

me, Tamia,”

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

She

nodded.

was fine until

this

frowned at

with a straight

Larry to Dominic?” I asked her,

frowned at

this?”

I do not understand why

Today he accused Sylvester of something unscrupulous in the eyes

was stunned.

taxes for poor people, and sending soldiers to attack

blood? Does

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

she was still

your son,

he is here because

things but

my mate’s reputation. I do not like playing dirty, but

order. I won’t take it easy if I find out he is setting

a woman like me, and

I did not need to be Luna to do damage. Tears were streaming

love for Sylvester. I

know you will be luna soon;

his father’s favourite,

that Sylvester did not get justice for Maurice. Even

head.

no right to do

an outsider

stop Dominic from attending and complicating matters for Sylvester. Do you think you

tears.

I said with a straight face.

will you drink that wine?”

smiled at her and shook my

head.

feel like drinking, and I explained it to

her life with her husband, and I was horrified to learn

thing about it was that she didn’t see it that way, so I held my

returned to the bedroom in the evening and found Sylvester on the bed staring at the ceiling. He sat up and smiled, but his smile could

troubled.

went to him, and he pulled me close for

feel your anxiety, Sylvester.

me the real implications of tomorrow’s questioning.” I told him, and he sighed.

in mine and smiled

at me.

will get what he wants, and I will be asked to step down. Marcel and Theodore are willing to

plotting against me, then I do not know the angle they

need to be calm, Sylvester,” I said and squeezed his

in this, and we will find the

nodded.

for the council

and Theodore were in their jeeps, and we joined them in ours. We left

lot calmer after we made love in the shower. I hoped

for the hearing; it would leave Larry on his

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

taken to the box where we sat the last time, and it seemed everyone was waiting

arrive.

you grace us

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

glad he did not

your fiance.

and asking questions based on my request. It will be in your best interest to treat her with the appropriate respect.

she is concerned.

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