The Dark Side Of Fate

~Sylvester~

What Tamia did blew me away. She fearlessly came to my defence and put the council in their place. I was blessed.

I looked at Dominic’s box and was grateful that he did not come. The hearing would have been difficult if he had shown up. Of everyone, he was the only one that could disrespect me without consequence. It wasn’t that I could not deal with him, but I had to respect my mother and not hurt her by hurting him.

Larry seemed disappointed, and I figured he must have planned something with Dominic. I needed to investigate that man. Even though we all knew Dominic did not have the smarts to pull off something of that magnitude, I could not say the same for Larry.

Tamia was right when she asked them if they traced the documents. As much as they wanted to end the conversation after emphasising attacking Bane and Leo, I had to decline their request to end the meeting.

Pamela clamoured on Leo’s issue deliberately. She said many things about the eastern alpha while watching Tamia’s reaction. I knew what she was trying to prove, but I knew Tamia belonged to me and her heart beat only for me.

“Have you all finished?” I finally spoke, and there was silence. Then Vino stood to speak.

“Yes, we have, your lordship, and we ask to close the meeting,” he said, and I shook my head.

“Today isn’t a silent day for me,” I said, and Vino sat back in his chair.

I looked at Pamela.

“What did you say were alpha Leonardo Albert’s crimes?” I asked her.

“Word has it that he has teamed up with Bane to help build his army, of which they plan on marching up north to overthrow you and take over,” she said with conviction, and I smiled.

“And where did you hear this?” I asked, and she did not look so confident again.

“We must keep our ears to the ground and listen for harmful news that can bring the downfall of our structure.” She explained, and I smiled.

” In other words, it is a rumour,” I said, and she was silent.

“And you ask me to launch an attack against this alpha based on a rumour that has no origin or facts,” I said so she could understand the stupidity of her request.

“I also did not miss that you kept looking at my mate while you made that request,” I said and smiled.

“Let this be the last time this council will try to use Tamia’s ex-husband as bait. It is low and disrespectful. It is stupid and baseless, and I am highly disappointed in all of you.” I said.

“You all called me here for a question and answer session based on baseless allegations. I would have been impressed if you had done your work, but you didn’t.” I said.

you are all trying to create an issue out of nothing, there is a serious matter pending that we are yet to discuss,”

Bryce Golubev yesterday morning to the east to demand development taxes from Alpha Leonardo? This was done after I told Vino I did not pass that order. Why wasn’t he called back? Why did he threaten the alpha?” I asked, and they were

Tamia was in shock.

to our room yesterday evening, but I was too angry about what the council was doing and worried about how far they

because I took

said, and Councilwoman Joan

you come about this?” she asked, and I

to reach out to us and enquire about the so-called development tax. I

question,” I reminded them, and no one spoke, so I looked at Marcel,

William ushered in the enforcer, and the council members were

knelt and kept his head bowed. He wasn’t allowed to

you the order to go to the east yesterday morning? Who paid for

and your family will be tried for treason. Delivering false news in the name of the Wolf lord is treasonous,”

genuine. Lord Dominic gave it

did he give this to you?” I asked

believed it was from

hear outrage and disappointment

show up. Did he know we would find out the

to do.” I

Pamela said, and I noticed Vino was shocked

Larry, who was equally shocked, but I could not believe his reaction. They could have planned it. He could have as

at him and let my eyes

hand in this, Lord

for you to decide.” I said, and he widened

men moved

members disagreed with me,

opportunity to state that the east is a sovereign region, and we will not tax their alpha. I might be the Wolf lord, but the alpha of the east rules the east, likewise that of the south. As long as they do not declare war, I will not move to attack them. I do not have lives to waste or homes and families to ruin. War might give my seat and this council money and power, expand our lands and strengthen our reach and hold, but it also ruins lives, destroys homes and brings pain and sorrow to people. My father did much of that in his time, creating enemies for the north and my family’s name. His actions led to his death and birthed grudges from all over. I

and decided to

ended the discussion, and we

of the Jeep, a bit silent. It was clear that she was baffled about something. I decided to wait until we got home

reward her for her bravery and for coming

She was the best.

We had two more months to go, but it felt like forever. I wanted to be