The Dark Side Of Fate

~Tamia~

Planning the ball for the games became a bit challenging after what Sylvester told me.

As time drew near, I became a nervous wreck. I tried to hide it, but I couldn’t.

Sylvester would often figure it out, and I will pretend to snap out of it.

I was afraid that Susan would take him from me. She was his first, and he never had closure; what if his heart remembers her? I tried to be calm, but I couldn’t.

Stephanie was a bit worried; she somehow knew Sylvester had told me about the guests coming.

Four days before the event, I couldn’t hide my fear anymore. I sat on the chair in the hall, going through the table arrangement, and I looked like a wreck.

The eastern alphas and Devin had turned down the ball for reasons best known to them.

Linda wasn’t happy about it, but since they were going to play polo too, she would still have her day. My heart was so troubled that I felt sick and had to vomit.

I returned to sit down, and Stephanie came to speak to me.

“My dear, you need to have faith in him,” She said, knowing what troubled my soul.

I did not share the news with Avery and Linda, so they did not worry for me, but I was dying inside.

“What if he wants her back?” I said, tears almost streaming down my face, and Stephane pulled me in and held me.

“I won’t allow it,” she said, and I knew she had no power in that regard. Sylvester was lord. Was he going to make me share? What would I do? I was a mess.

“Have some tea and retire to bed. Lacy and I will handle the rest. Please try and sleep,” Stephanie said, and I was too much of a mess to argue with her. I got up and left the hall.

I returned to my room, and Sylvester was there on his computer.

I did not speak to him. I just walked to the bathroom to freshen up.

I stood under the shower for minutes, deep in thought.

“We should be strong, Tamia. We should be ready,” Kaira said, and I did not know how to feel about it. I never imagined that Susan would return, and I did not know what to do now that it was in four days.

“What if she decided to see him before the ball? Most of the participants are already arriving, Tamia. It can happen anytime,” Kaira said, and I covered my mouth to cry.

I heard Sylvester enter the bathroom, and I shook from the sound of his entrance which snapped me out of my thoughts. I stopped crying immediately.

He got into the shower with me and held me from behind.

He kissed my shoulder, turned me around, and then turned off the water.

said gently, and I did not want to look up because he would know I was crying,

said, lifting my

it under control. I regret telling you, but I did not want you to be taken by surprise. Please, Tamia. I know your time with Leo scarred you, but I am nothing like him. I am a one-woman man, and you are my woman. Susan is my past; you are my present and future. Yes, she will want to see me and talk to me, but I promise I will not disappoint you. I won’t do anything that would make you a laughing stock. I won’t break your heart. I need you to cheer up. We have all been looking forward to this ball. Do not let Susan take away your joy, our joy. We have

his chest, and he wrapped his arms around me and turned

he said,

he groaned in a sexy way,

crashed his lips on mine and kissed me hungrily. His kiss said it

for him to pound

the shower

for over a week. It was expected behaviour

I could feel his heart and

me, but his dark eyes let

dressed in a cream

and Max had changed their minds and decided they

imagine Linda and Avery making an effort

the shock. I was counting on Leo to be civil. Devin was

in the closet dressing up when there was a knock on

come in, and Stephanie entered the room in an

looked young

and I wondered how Maurice could treat her so terribly, but I could also see why he

a beauty. She held a jewellery box, smiled, and walked to

You look like a goddess,” She said, and I thanked

the dress and make-up. The

backless with a halter neck

long legs, and the beautiful golden high-heeled slipper I was wearing complemented the

straight and

beautiful. I was still contemplating what

looked at me and

on you and make sure you are alright,”

not have good intentions, but I know Sylvester will not betray you,” She said, and I frowned

me, so I prompted her to tell me what

say she doesn’t have good intentions?” I

to see Sylvester two days ago, but I had given orders at the entrance that no one is let in, especially her, only on

not want her to have time alone with my son. I blocked her twice, and yesterday I

and come back and find him waiting for her. I did not say it nicely, either. I wanted to hurt her with my words, and I wanted her to back off. She wept, of course, but I need her to get

Tamia, and the only woman I want with my son. I will protect you and my grandchild,” she said and gave me

bracelet with diamonds and

yesterday,” She said, showing

me alone, and I turned to look at

It was clear he heard what

exquisite. He packed his hair in a ponytail,