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.

to look up because he

lifting my chin up.

is the hormones, but you need to keep it under control. I regret telling you, but I did not want you to be taken by surprise. Please, Tamia. I know your time with Leo scarred you, but I am nothing like him. I am a one–woman man, and you are my woman. Susan is my past; you are my present and future. Yes, she will 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 looking forward to this ball. Do not let Susan take away your joy, our joy. We have a lot to look forward to. Please do not let this hurt you. If you are worried about an ex–girlfriend, then I should be paranoid about an ex–fated,” He said, and I giggled hearing

he wrapped his arms around me and turned on the

beauty back,” he said, and I dug my nail into his

a sexy way, and I looked up

mine and kissed me hungrily. His kiss said it all; he was mine and no

eager for him to pound into me,

from the shower

distant for over a week. It was expected behaviour that he

could feel his heart

before he released into me, but his dark eyes let me know the

and I dressed in a cream dress to fit the event’s

Max had changed their minds and decided they would

Avery

was counting on Leo to be civil. Devin was still not coming, so I would not have drama to deal

when there was a knock

to come in, and Stephanie entered

young

sister, and I wondered how Maurice could treat her so terribly, but 1 could also see why

a jewellery box,

Tamia. You look like a

a lot of effort into the dress and make–up. The lace

with a

the beautiful golden high-heeled slipper I

straight and parted in the

beautiful. I was still

looked at me and

on you and make sure you are alright,” She said, and I nodded and smiled

know Sylvester will not betray you,” She said, and I frowned at her, wondering

and winked at me, so I prompted

me why you say she doesn’t have good intentions?” I said, and she

I had given orders at the entrance that no one is let in, especially her, only on

blocked her twice, and yesterday I

come back and find him waiting for her. I did not say it nicely, either. I wanted to hurt her with my words, and I wanted

my daughter, Tamia, and the only woman I want with my son. I will protect you and my grandchild,” she

bracelet with diamonds

us yesterday,” She said, showing me hers, an exact replica,

my wrist, and I thanked her. She left me alone, and I turned to look at myself in the mirror.

It was clear he heard what his

him look exquisite. He

the cufflinks of his white shirt

kissed the tip of my nose.

look beautiful, green eyes,” he said, and I smiled at