The Dark Side Of Fate

~Tamia~

I leaned into Sylvester in the Limo, and he held me tight. Linda was in Theodore’s arms, and we rode in silence.

I wondered why Vino would allow Larry to bring their exes there. Was he trying to ruin our relationship? Then again, I also knew that the council members bullied him, so he must not have had a say. The man needed to grow a pair, or people would keep walking all over him.

We arrived at the Volkov estate, and Sylvester and I went straight to our bedroom.

Although we had showered at Vino’s mansion, I needed to wash the place off my body. I entered the shower and turned on the water.

Sylvester joined me, already naked.

“How are you feeling?” He finally asked, and I nodded.

“I am sorry I acted the way I did..” He started, and I pulled him closer to my body. I looked up so I could see his eyes.

“You didn’t do anything wrong. I am impressed by your self-control. You are lord, you could have arrested them, and no one would question you.” I said and rested my head against his chest.

“I am proud of you,” I said, and he wrapped his arms around me and exhaled. I felt sorry for him that his brother would work against him like this.

We left the shower and got dressed. He wanted to go to his office immediately, and I knew it was because of the seal and his signature.

“Sylvester, may I bring up a suggestion?” I told him on his way out, and he nodded.

“I do not know who is doing this to you, but the person either lives in this estate or has people in this estate. I suggest you have a special ink made for your signature.” I said, and he smiled at me, but I wasn’t done talking yet.

So I walked up to him and placed my hand on his chest.

“I know I am yet to be luna, and I do not know the laws of the north, but I will like you to allow me to help you look into the matter secretly. I might find out things,” I requested, hoping he would agree.

I remembered how I used to help Leo with investigations in the east. Although nothing serious like this happened, I knew how it was done.

“Of course, Luna,” he said and bent to kiss me on the lips. Then he folded his hands and raised his eyebrow.

“Let’s say you were to do this, where will you begin?” he asked, and I giggled.

“Follow the trail of the so-called tax increment document from who delivered it to where they received it, all the way back to its origin. If I could trace it back to its source, we would find the culprit or the accomplice. We might have to go to the west undercover to get the complete picture. I also feel it was dishonest for Alpha Brighton not to tell you about the attack himself. We should look into that, too,” I said and sighed.

“I have a long list,” I told him, and he looked at me in awe.

“Wow, Tamia,” he said, sounding genuinely impressed.

“Would you mind working with me, Marcel and Theodore on this?” He asked, and I smiled at him.

“I will think about it,” I said, and he smiled and gently brushed my cheek with his hands.

some rest,” he told me

was planning to make sure he had no opposition during the hearing at the council hall the next day, so as soon as he left, I searched for

at her door and

open,” I heard her voice, and I

on a couch with a glass of wine in her hand. She looked in my direction and

motioned me to join her on the couch. She tried to pour me a glass of wine, but I declined. It was a bit

party?” She

decided to embarrass Sylvester this morning,” I

at her with

asked her, and

me this?” She said,

Sylvester. Today he accused Sylvester of something unscrupulous in the eyes

that couldn’t pay. Who does that to his blood? Does he not know that the entire Volkov family will lose the Lordship if Sylvester falls?” I

not when it would hurt my mate’s reputation. I do not like playing dirty, but you need to call your son to order. I won’t take it easy if I find out

fear. Stephanie was a woman like me, and she knew what women were capable of. I did not need to be Luna to do damage. Tears were streaming down her face, and she

your love for Sylvester. I promise to talk some sense into Dominic, but please don’t write him off, Tamia. I know you will be luna soon; I do not

and Larry was one of Maurice’s good friends. They are just mad that Sylvester did not get justice for Maurice. Even I am mad

to do what he did this morning. On no account should he side with an outsider against his brother. Sylvester has been summoned for questioning by the council tomorrow. I want you to stop Dominic from attending and complicating matters

you,” I said with a straight

and I

did not feel like drinking, and I explained

and I was

it was that she didn’t see it that way, so I held my peace and

found Sylvester on the bed staring at the ceiling. He sat up and

to him, and he pulled me close for a

You need to tell me the

his hands in mine and smiled

Dominic will get what he wants, and I will be asked to step down. Marcel

but I do not know what they have. If people are plotting against me, then I do not know

Sylvester,” I

this, and we will find

left for the council hall in the morning. Marcel and Theodore were in their jeeps, and we joined them in

a lot calmer after we made love in the shower. I hoped Stephanie kept her promise and did not allow Dominic to

questioning would be straightforward.

the council and were taken to the box where we sat the last time, and it seemed everyone was

grace

at Dominic’s Box, and it was empty. I was glad he

your fiance. When she is luna, she can partake in these meetings,”

respect. Bear in mind that I won’t be changing my mind where she is concerned. So this council might