The Dark Side of Fate

43 The Concil and Somemore

~Sylvester~

What Tamia did blew me away. She fearlessly came to my defence and put the

council in their place. I was blessed.

I looked at Dominic’s box and was

grateful that he did not come. The

hearing would have been difficult if he had shown up. Of everyone, he was the only one that could disrespect me without

consequence. It wasn’t that I could not deal with him, but I had to respect my mother and not hurt her by hurting him.

Larry seemed disappointed, and I figured he must have planned something with Dominic. I needed to investigate that man. Even though we all knew Dominic did not have the smarts to pull off

something of that magnitude, I could not say the same for Larry.

Tamia was right when she asked them if they traced the documents. As much as they wanted to end the conversation after emphasising attacking Bane and Leo, I had to decline their request to end the

meeting.

Pamela clamoured on Leo’s issue deliberately. She said many things about the eastern alpha while watching Tamia’s reaction. I knew what she was trying to prove, but I knew Tamia belonged to me and her heart beat only for me. 2

“Have you all finished?” I finally spoke,

and there was silence. Then Vino stood to

speak.

“Yes, we have, your lordship, and we ask to close the meeting,” he said, and I

shook my head.

“Today isn’t a silent day for me,” I said, and Vino sat back in his chair.

I looked at Pamela.

“What did you say were alpha Leonardo Albert’s crimes?” I asked her.

“Word has it that he has teamed up with Bane to help build his army, of which they plan on marching up north to overthrow you and take over,” she said with conviction, and I smiled.

“And where did you hear this?” I asked, and she did not look so confident again.

“We must keep our ears to the ground

and listen for harmful news that can

bring the downfall of our structure.” She

explained, and I smiled.

“In other words, it is a rumour,” I said,

and she was silent.

“And you ask me to launch an attack against this alpha based on a rumour that has no origin or facts,” I said so she could

understand the stupidity of her request.

“I also did not miss that you kept looking at my mate while you made that request, I said and smiled.

“Let this be the last time this council will try to use Tamia’s ex-husband as bait. It is low and disrespectful. It is stupid and baseless, and I am highly disappointed in all of you.” I said.

“You all called me here for a question and answer session based on baseless

allegations. I would have been impressed if you had done your work, but you didn’t.

” I said.

“While you are all trying to create an issue out of nothing, there is a serious matter pending that we are yet to discuss, ” I said, and they were attentive.

Enforcer Bryce Golubev yesterday morning to the east to demand development taxes

done after I told Vino I did not pass that order. Why wasn’t he called back? Why did he threaten the

in shock.

yesterday evening, but I was too angry about what the council was doing and worried about how far

a shame that Leo and I can

I took away

but I respected the alpha for

of reacting. 2

and Councilwoman Joan Clayman stood

respect, your Lordship, how did you

development tax. I am glad he did not. revolt.”

topic.

I reminded them, and no one spoke, so I looked at Marcel,

and he nodded.

William ushered in the enforcer, and the council members were

Marcel said, and the man knelt

his head bowed. He

our

knew his place.

”

paid for your flight and commissioned the mission?” Marcel asked, and he did

to hold your tongue, you and your family will be tried for treason.

false news in the name of the

is treasonous,” Marcel warned him, and

honestly thought the order was genuine. Lord Dominic gave it to me,”

began

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give this to you?” I asked

him.

nights ago. It had your seal on. I believed it was from your office,” he said, and people

hear outrage and disappointment

in the room.

Dominic did not show up. Did he know

the run?

to hunt Dominic down and arrest him. He has a lot of explaining to do.” I Linked Marcel and

me they were already

be arrested,” Pamela said, and I noticed Vino was

silent.

He could have as well been the mastermind and planned it with my brother to

him and let my

his.

no hand in

I smiled.

for you to decide.” I said, and

his

William and his men moved

arrest Larry.

guilty until

you.” I said, and most of the council members disagreed with me, but I did not care; I was lord after all, it was time to let them know who was truly in

the east is a sovereign region, and we will not tax their alpha. I might be the Wolf lord, but the alpha

war, I will not move

them. I do not

give my seat and this council money and power,

brings

and my family’s name. His actions led to his

healing, peace and prosperity. None of you should try to force my hand against anyone, secretly or openly, or I will

had said my peace and decided to end

the discussion. 1

discussion, and we

was clear that she was baffled about something. I decided to wait until we got home so we could discuss it.

to reward her

coming to my

the best.

myself and Knight not