The Dark Side of Fate

The Dark Side Of Fate By Karima Sa’ad Usman Chapter 73

73 In A Trance

~Tamia~

Planning the ball for the games became a bit challenging after what Sylvester told me.

As time drew near, I became a nervous wreck. I tried to hide it, but I couldn’t.

Sylvester would often figure it out, and I will pretend to snap out of it.

I was afraid that Susan would take him from me. She was his first, and he never had closure; what if his heart remembers her? I tried to be calm, but I couldn’t.

Stephanie was a bit worried; she somehow knew Sylvester had told me about the guests coming.

Four days before the event, I couldn’t hide my fear anymore. I sat on the chair in the hall, going through the table arrangement, and I looked like a wreck.

The eastern alphas and Devin had turned down the ball for reasons best known to them. 1

Linda wasn’t happy about it, but since they were going to play polo too, she would still have her day. My heart was so troubled that I felt sick and had to vomit.

I returned to sit down, and Stephanie came to speak to me.

“My dear, you need to have faith in him,” She said, knowing what troubled my soul.

I did not share the news with Avery and Linda, so they did not worry for me, but I was dying inside.

“What if he wants her back?” I said, tears almost streaming down my face, and Stephane pulled me in and held me.

“I won’t allow it,” she said, and I knew she had no power in that regard. Sylvester was lord. Was he going to make me share? What would I do? I was a mess.

“Have some tea and retire to bed. Lacy and I will handle the rest. Please try and sleep,” Stephanie said, and I was too much of a mess to argue with her. I got up and left the hall.

I returned to my room, and Sylvester was there on his computer.

I did not speak to him. I just walked to the bathroom to freshen up.

I stood under the shower for minutes, deep in thought.

“We should be strong, Tamia. We should be ready,” Kaira said, and I did not know how to feel about it. I never imagined that Susan would return, and I did not know what to do now that it was in four days.

“What if she decided to see him before the ball? Most of the participants are already arriving, Tamia. It can happen anytime,” Kaira said, and I covered my mouth to cry. 1

I heard Sylvester enter the bathroom, and I shook from the sound of his entrance which snapped me out of my thoughts. I stopped crying immediately.

He got into the shower with me and held me from behind.

He kissed my shoulder, turned me around, and then turned off the water.

at me, Tamia,” He said gently, and I did not want to look up

look at me,” He said, lifting my chin

want to see me and talk to me, but I promise I will not disappoint you. I won’t do anything that would make you a laughing stock. I won’t break your heart. I need you to cheer up. We have all been

his chest, and he wrapped his arms

my green–eyed beauty back,” he said, and I dug

a sexy way, and I looked

me hungrily. His kiss said it

eager for him to pound into me, and he

moved from the shower

It was expected

made love to me, and I could feel his heart and intention with every passion and stroke.

came twice before he released into me, but his dark eyes let

ball finally came, and I dressed

Max had changed their minds and decided they

could only imagine Linda and Avery making an effort to look

Leo to be civil. Devin was still not coming, so

was in the closet dressing up when

person to come in, and Stephanie entered the room in an onyx

looked young and

could treat her so terribly, but 1 could also see

She held a

look beautiful, Tamia. You look like a goddess,”

lot of effort into the dress and make–up. The lace cream dress hugged my body

backless with a

the beautiful golden high-heeled slipper I was wearing

straight and parted

but beautiful. I was

looked at

you are alright,” She

girl does not have good intentions, but I know Sylvester will not betray you,” She said, and

so I prompted her to

me why you say she doesn’t have good intentions?”

to see Sylvester two days ago, but I had given orders at the entrance that no one is let in, especially her,

blocked her twice, and yesterday I

told her my son had moved on and that you two were getting married soon. She shouldn’t think she can. just walk away and come back and find him waiting for her. I did not say it nicely, either. I wanted to hurt

I will protect you and my grandchild,” she said and gave

golden bracelet with diamonds and

picked it out for us yesterday,” She said, showing me

wrist, and I thanked her. She left me alone, and I turned to look at myself in the mirror. The bracelet was all

closet, smiling. It was

in his official attire. His uniform rank and adornment made him look exquisite. He packed his hair in a ponytail,

was fixing the cufflinks of his white

said and kissed the tip of my nose.

he said, and I