The Dark Side of Fate

44 A Family Matter

~Tamia~

I was afraid of the outcome of the

confrontation.

How can everything switch suddenly?

The woman claimed I threatened her; I did not remember doing that. I just

warned her that Dominic shouldn’t be in

my bad books.

From the look in Sylvester’s eyes, I knew I had overstepped, and I was worried because Stephanie was his mother, and she was trying to make it seem as if I had instigated the arrest.

“Where is the proof?” Stephanie asked Sylvester sounding hysterical.

So you arrest your brother based on

what her ex-husband told you?” she said, pointing at me, and it hurt. Why did they always have to link anything that happened in the east to me?

Not based on what Leo told me, mother;

head Enforcer Bryce said Dominic sent him to the east to try and collect developmental tax. The same taxes that caused the Brighton attack.

Bryce claimed the order was given to him with my seal and signature, and he said it was Dominic. He even called him Lord

Dominic, a title meant for me alone,” Sylvester said, and his mother searched his eyes for deception but couldn’t find any and then looked at me.

There was mistrust in her eyes, and

slowly I began to suspect our friendship

was over. 1

“If I find out that you set him up to hel

Sylvester as you threatened, then you will have me to contend with. You might have Sylvester in knots, but he is still my son.

Two months is enough to prove you are unworthy,” she said, and I fought back

my tears.

I was mad that she could turn on me so

quickly.

“Why are you trying to blame Tamia for this? How does she have a hand in this? What would she gain from this?”

Sylvester asked her, and she shook her

head.

“You promised to play dirty if he poses a threat to Sylvester. You promised to do anything to help Sylvester. You might not have used those words, Tamia, but you implied it,” She said, and I was stunned by how her mind could twist my words

Sylvester looked at me with disbelief but

tried to hide it. I did not know what damage this woman’s rage and fear would cost me, but I needed to speak. 1

“I did not set him up, Stephanie. I do not know Bryce,” I said, defending myself.

“Yet it is your ex-husband, who did not

want to give you up, who has teamed up with bane, that pointed Bryce out as the culprit.” She said, and I knew what she

was trying to imply.

“I suggest you speak plainly, Stephanie. You are trying to say Leo and I set

Dominic up using Bryce so we can get

are after,”

was silent.

plea to ask

pass because you are hurting, and people say a

but I will not accept your accusations,” I said, and she growled

accused of such,

pride with your actions. Taking the lordship from him was a hard blow; you shouldn’t have done this, Sylvester. This is low,” she said in tears, and I felt Sylvester’s rage

him force me

are hurt?” he yelled at

the

would have chosen to push back

had not reached out but

will

will die because of his hurt.

lives? Is it more important than the peace we

You say Tamia threatened you; why wouldn’t she? She saw him for what he

north and

she could by asking you

things for me

Larry had planned. Did

Larry and actively work against

his hands shaking.

would have lost the seat

that I committed those

family would no

in charge. Are his feelings worth all that?” He asked her, and she began

smart enough to pull something like this. He will not do

weeping.

then I will let him go, but his name has

in custody until proven otherwise,” Sylvester said, and she began to cry. She looked at

anger.

things, but they were getting along before you, Tamia. I know you did this. I know you think you are doing this for love. I know you think you

need to

your first son properly. So

me. I did. nothing to Dominic; I won’t feel sorry, I

a bit

mother one day..’ she said,

she realised he was

to be there when she was talking about Dominic,’ She said,

what you are doing, son. Dominic is the only family you have. He is your only sibling. Just like she left her husband, she can leave you, move on and

I will always be your family. I know you haven’t felt this way about anyone since Susan left, but do not let your feelings blind and control you, Sylvester…”

out,” he yelled at her, enraged.

I question if you are my

let him disrespect me and work against me, and then

your favourite, but if I find out

messed up Sylvester’s mood and

how he would react, but

it. 2

keep him at home for my sake?” he asked me with a low voice, and I knew there

could say anything, he crashed his lips on mine

to his

kiss was fierce and

take me.

he needed the tranquillity that love brings, and I was willing to give

needed it, too.

to stir up shit, and I hoped she calmed

her sense. 1

clothes and

I did the same to

up with my back against the wall and rammed himself into

pain Stephanie had brought and replacing it with pure love and

into his kin, and Kaira

sink his

that moment and claim me.

be his forever

Stephanie was wrong.