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

to make sure he had no opposition during the hearing at the council hall the next day, so

at her

open,” I heard her voice, and I walked

on a couch with a glass of wine in her hand. She

She said and motioned me to join her on the couch.

was the party?” She asked, and

Dominic decided to embarrass Sylvester this

at her with a

to Dominic?” I asked her, and she frowned

asking me this?” She said, and

accused Sylvester of something unscrupulous

poor people, and sending soldiers to attack people that couldn’t pay. Who does that to his blood? Does he not know that the entire Volkov family will

mate’s reputation. I do not like

what women were capable of. I did not need to be Luna to do

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 want him to be in

They are just mad that Sylvester did not get justice for Maurice. Even I am

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 for Sylvester. Do you think you can do that?” I asked her, and she nodded. Wiping away

you,” I said with

that wine?” She asked, and I

feel like drinking, and I explained it to

things about her life with her husband, and I was horrified to learn

see it that way, so

bed staring at the ceiling. He sat

and he pulled me close for

anxiety, Sylvester. You need to tell me the real implications of tomorrow’s questioning.” I

placed his hands in mine and smiled

get what he wants, and I will be asked to step down. Marcel and Theodore are willing to step down

it to come to that, 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 said and

find the culprit,” I told

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

we made love in the shower. I hoped Stephanie kept her promise and did not allow Dominic to come for the hearing; it would leave Larry on his own

way, the questioning would be straightforward. The good part was it could only

to the box where we sat the last time, and it seemed everyone was waiting

have you grace us with your presence,” A

was quiet. I looked at Dominic’s Box, and it was empty. I was glad he did not

to bring your fiance. When she is luna,

and asking questions based on my request. It 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.