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.

Golubev yesterday morning to the east to demand development taxes

Why wasn’t he called back? Why did he threaten

was in shock.

told her when she returned to our room yesterday evening, but I was too angry about what the council

is a shame that Leo and I can

took away his price

I respected the alpha for

out instead of

I said, and Councilwoman

you come about this?”

to reach out to us and enquire about the so-called development tax. I am glad he did not.

topic.

them, and no one spoke, so I

and he nodded.

William ushered in the enforcer, and the council members

said, and

his head bowed. He

look into our eyes, and he

knew his place.

”

the east yesterday morning? Who paid for your flight and commissioned the mission?” Marcel asked, and

your tongue, you and your family will be tried for

the name

Marcel warned him, and the man bowed

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

began

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did he give this

him.

It had your seal on. I believed it was

hear outrage and

in the room.

Did he know we would

the run?

need to hunt Dominic down and arrest him. He has a

were

arrested,” Pamela said, and I noticed

silent.

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

him and let my eyes linger on

his.

have no hand in this, Lord Volkov,”

I smiled.

you to decide.” I said,

widened his eyes.

his men moved to

arrest Larry.

until proven

you.” I said, and most of the council members disagreed with me, but I did

and we will not tax their alpha. I might be the Wolf lord, but the alpha of

declare war, I will not move

do not

money and power, expand our lands and strengthen our reach

homes and brings pain and

name. His actions led to his death and birthed grudges from

is for healing, peace and prosperity. None of you should try to force my hand against anyone, secretly or openly, or I will see that action as treason, “I said, and they were

peace and decided

the discussion. 1

ended the discussion, and we left.

that she was baffled about something.

reward her

for coming

the

I fight with myself and