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.

and get some rest,” he told me and

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

stood at her door and

I heard her voice,

with a glass of wine in her

see me, Tamia,” She said and motioned me to join her on the couch. She tried to

party?” She asked, and I

to embarrass Sylvester this morning,” I said, and she frowned

looked at her with a straight

Larry to Dominic?” I asked her, and she frowned

me this?” She

why Dominic will always help Larry work against Sylvester. Today he accused Sylvester

pay. Who does that to his blood? Does he not know that the entire Volkov family will lose the Lordship if

mate’s reputation. I do not like playing dirty, but you need to call your son to order. I won’t take

were capable of. I did not need to

please don’t write him off, Tamia. I know you will be luna soon; I do not want him to be in your bad books,” She said and broke

father’s favourite, 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 about

for questioning by the council tomorrow. I want you to stop Dominic from attending and complicating matters for Sylvester. Do you think

said with

asked, and I smiled at her and shook

like drinking, and I explained

told me a few things about her life with her husband, and I was horrified to learn of the

see it that way, so I held

bed staring at the ceiling. He sat up and smiled, but his smile could

him, and he pulled me close for

me the real implications of tomorrow’s

placed his hands in mine and smiled

will be asked to step down. Marcel and Theodore are willing to step down with me.” He said and

but I do not know what they have. If people are plotting against me, then I do not know the angle they will pick,” he said, and I rubbed his

I said and squeezed

in this, and we will find the culprit,”

hall in the morning. Marcel and Theodore were in their jeeps, and we

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

Dominic could challenge Sylvester; with him out of the way, the questioning would be straightforward. The good part was it could only

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

Volkov; we are honoured to have you grace us with your presence,” A

Larry, and he was quiet. I looked at Dominic’s Box, and it

this is just a hearing; there is no need to bring your fiance. When she is luna, she can partake in these meetings,” The

will be in your best interest to treat her with the appropriate respect. Bear in mind that I won’t be changing my mind where she is concerned.