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.

get some rest,” he told me and

wasn’t planning to rest. I was planning to make sure he had no opposition during the hearing at the council hall the next day, so as soon

stood at her

I heard her

on a couch with a glass of wine

wondering when you would come to see me, Tamia,” She said and motioned me to join her on the couch. She

was the party?” She asked,

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

at her with

I asked her, and she frowned

are you asking me this?” She said, and

Sylvester. Today he accused Sylvester of

people 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 asked her, and she was still

Sylvester told me he is here because of you. I can overlook many things but 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 he

and she knew what women were capable of. I did not need to be Luna to do damage. Tears

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

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 it,”

has been summoned for questioning by the council tomorrow. I want you to stop Dominic from

you,” I said with a straight

you drink that wine?” She asked, and I

did not feel like drinking, and I explained it to

a few things about her life with her husband, and

that way, so I held my peace and did not say anything

the bedroom in the evening and found Sylvester on the bed staring at the ceiling. He sat up and smiled, but his smile could

he pulled me close

need to tell me the real implications

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 with me.” He

do not want it to come to that, but I do not know what they have. If people are

calm, Sylvester,” I said and squeezed

we will find

Theodore were in their jeeps, and we

and did not allow Dominic to come for the hearing; it would leave Larry on his

way, the questioning would

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

Lord Volkov; we are honoured to have you grace us with

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

is no need to bring your fiance. When she is luna, she can partake in these meetings,” The woman said with a

me based on my request, and she will also be observing 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. So this council might as well get used to treating her as the Lady of the north, and my Luna,” he said calmly,