The Dark Side Of Fate

Chapter 98

~Sylvester~

The cards got to me. It was alright when the threat was from a distance, but they hit home this time.

Threatening my mate was extreme, making me impatient to catch the people.

I was desperate, and Tamia could tell, seeing that I was willing to talk to Devin Corrigan about it.

My reasons were simple. Whoever was responsible for this would likely use my enemies to get me.

Devin was a known enemy of mine. With all that had transpired between us, I knew he would have no issues moving against me.

I needed to keep him close so he could be one less person to bother about.

I was a bit ashamed that Tamia had to take up some responsibilities when she needed to rest, but I could no longer hide the fact that I was confused.

I did not know where to start. There were so many clues that led to nothing.

It was almost as if everyone was reacting to something hence why it was a dead end.

It was too much for me to deal with.

As lord of the north, my duty was to ensure peace and prosperity in every region and that no laws were broken. My existence curbed greed and madness, and now I was dealing with more than my duty.

Scrapping my position was dangerous for our world as it would lead to chaos.

Wolves needed someone they could follow, or they would lead chaotic lives. Was this person or people so hungry for power that they were willing to destroy order just to get what they wanted?

Tamia knew exactly what I wanted. Being with her now made me understand the relevance of being fated. Her scent calmed me down more so than before. She knew how to help my mood; burying my nose on her neck helped me relax.

When I saw Leo and Devin, I almost regretted asking that Jake have them escort him, but it was now or never.

I had to swallow my pride and ask for their help.

Seeing how Devin looked at my mate got to me. I doubt it was just the mate bond that pulled him to her.

There was nothing but longing in his eyes, and just like Leo, he too, regretted losing his opportunity.

Did it ever occur to them that fate wanted it this way? However dark and twisted it may seem, Tamia and I ended up being fated after passing through others.

In a world where it was impossible to meet a fated, I believe we were blessed to be given second chances.

I did not know how the thing worked, and I did not care; all I knew was that she was now mine. Hopefully, we wouldn’t have to address the elephant, and we would only be facing the matter at hand.

Marcel and Theodore branched to deal with the card issue leaving Devin, Leo and me. We walked to my private booth, where I held meetings.

I sat down before Devin and Leo sat.

Leo was relaxed, but Devin was uncomfortable. We had never met in person before, and even though he told people he had defeated me in battle, we both knew it was a lie. But his secret was safe with me. I wasn’t the type to ruin a man’s reputation.

“Leo,” I said, and Leo smiled at me.

“I see you and Tamia are yet to smooth things out,” I said, and he could not say a word. Then I looked at Devin.

“We were hoping you would play a sport,” I said to lighten the mood, and he smiled, but his smile did not touch his eyes.

“It was a last-minute thing,” he confessed, and I did not need to guess why he came.

“As you all know, we are the least unlikely people to speak,” I started, and they were attentive.

I did not want to beat around the bush because the awkwardness was getting too much, and the earlier we left the Arena and set out for the Estate, the better.

“We have one person in common that we all care about, and that person’s life is in danger,” I said, and Devin was attentive, likewise Leo.

“Today, Tamia received a series of cards threatening her,” I said, and Devin growled at me.

“You have made your bad luck rub on her. She is too sweet for anyone to hate her. This is because of her association with you,” Devin accused me, and his words got to me, but I kept it to myself.

“Well, I couldn’t help it. She is my mate now, so I have to do what is best for her and love her the best way I can,” I said, and Devin banged the table.

I did not let it affect me. I looked at him, and his eyes were misty.

“She rejected me because of you. She was my fated, and she let me go because of you. How much sacrifice can you make? You took her from Leo and made it impossible for her to love her fated. Are you happy now? You selfish prick. You had all the women at your beck and call, but you had to take my fated from me!” he said, and I was calm, knowing I needed his help. I let him vent.

“He let go of his fated for her, too, Devin, so let it go. I told you they loved each other from the onset, and she would reject you, so do not try to pin this on Lord Volkov. You had your chance, and you blew it just like me, Devin, so let it go.” Leo said, sounding a bit short, and I knew Devin’s words got to him.

Devin was surprised by it and looked at me in disbelief.

“You rejected your fated?” he asked, and I looked at him.

“You brought her to the north,” I told him, and he was confused.

“Susan Sullivan. Nicolas Sullivan’s niece, the captain of your polo teams,” I told him, and his eyes widened.

“If I didn’t know better, I would have suspected you brought my ex to disrupt my life with Tamia. But seeing that you weren’t at the ball to gloat, I realised it was a coincidence, but I must thank you because you helped me get that out of the way.” I said, and he still looked angry.

“She was mine, Sylvester. I would have loved her. I might not be a lord, but I would have given her my best. I spent all my years waiting for my fated. Never loving or committing to anyone, and you took her from me,” he said with pain, and I realised that was why he had made himself scarce.

and bowed

was already carrying my child,” I said, and Leo made a fist and tried to

in utter shock. He had

was no pain,” Devin murmured,

I asked him, and he bowed

feel, I wasn’t weakened, and I

between two wolves is permanent. She was already bonded to you by then, so it made the rejection easy,” he said, and

Tamia became my second chance mate. We are fated,” I said, and Leo’s hands shook. Tears were streaming down

said, and I shook my

why haven’t you claimed her?” he

to show everyone I love her and claim her in the eyes of everyone under the blessed moon. I

stood up to calm himself down and then

he was speaking more

world. I broke my promise and let another woman into our lives. I still can’t forgive myself or let it go.” He said and looked

I still have nightmares about it. She gave up on me that day. She refused to fight. She chose captivity over surviving with me,” he said, and I knew

his tears and looked at

can see it. I am not against your love. I am glad you two have been matched by fate. I also know you will care for her, but I can never get over what I did. I have tried. I won’t lie to you, Sylvester. I love Tamia, and there is no day that I would stop loving her, but I have accepted that she

would be easier for him to

in the booth for some minutes before

having this meeting?” He asked, and I

had been happening, starting from the attack on Brighton. I also told

the rest. I could not give them all the information I had just in

is extreme,” Devin said, a bit shocked at what I had told

council,” he said,

family owns a seat. Besides, this thing is moving farther away from the council and pointing at an organisation fighting

waters down all our relevance as region heads, destroys the monarchy and puts the council in charge,” he pointed out and putting it

two people.

the threat is obvious,” He said, and I

if I prosecute the wrong

I am talking to you two is that I need help. They have tried to cause you two to come against me already. I want us to work together to snuff these people out. Control your respective regions and

limit their choices and detect their moves to catch them,” I said, and

sanction to back Leo up so they can arrest Ramsey,” Devin said, and Leo shook his

be playing at something else entirely. Let us not limit our resources. The man has damaged the east already. If you did not send the people who joined you back to me, the east would have been in shambles.

asked, and

rest of the east by force, so he could build an army to march to the north. We would have been at war if I had not decided to have a peaceful conversation with Devin,” Leo said, and Devin cleared

send Amanda back to her father’s house. The man wanted her in your home for a reason, and knowing all that he had done so

his eyes showed he was thinking the

I will advise you to be open with us so we won’t be walking blind. I know you withheld some information because you are too smart to share everything with us on our first sitting. I will do the same, but I hope we cross that bridge eventually. All I want is peace in our world and for everyone to mind their regions while you keep us safe and stabilise our world. Really that is all

Promising to stay

and hoped he would have the heart to

knew what the bond was like, and I knew I wouldn’t

Marcel and Theodore where they were handling the card matter, I heard Vino’s voice in my

like to see you briefly,” he said,

~Sylvester~

me. It was alright when the threat was from a distance, but they hit home

my mate was extreme, making me impatient

could tell, seeing that I was willing to talk to Devin Corrigan

for this would likely

enemy of mine. With all that had transpired between us, I knew he would have no issues moving against

to keep him close so he

when she needed to rest, but I could no longer hide the fact

to start. There were so many clues that led

almost as if everyone was reacting to something hence why it was a

too much for me to deal

north, my duty was to ensure peace and prosperity in every region and that no laws were broken. My existence curbed greed and madness,

dangerous for our

lead chaotic lives. Was this person or people so hungry for power that they were willing to destroy order just to get what they

me understand the relevance of being fated. Her scent calmed me down more so than before. She knew how to help my mood; burying my nose on her neck helped

Devin, I almost regretted asking that Jake have them

had to swallow my pride and ask

got to me. I doubt it

but longing in his eyes, and just like Leo, he

However dark and twisted it may seem, Tamia

was impossible to meet a fated, I believe we

thing worked, and I did not care; all I knew was that she was now mine. Hopefully, we wouldn’t have to address

Theodore branched to deal with the card issue leaving Devin, Leo and me. We walked to

before Devin and

met in person before, and even though he told people he had defeated me in battle, we both knew it was a lie. But his secret was safe with me. I

I said, and Leo smiled at

to smooth things out,” I said,

lighten the mood, and he smiled, but his

I did not need to guess

are the least unlikely people to speak,” I started, and they were

the bush because the awkwardness was getting too much, and the earlier we left the Arena and set out for the Estate, the

care about, and that person’s

received a series of cards threatening her,” I said, and Devin growled at

for anyone to hate her. This is because of

to do what is best for her and love her the best way I can,” I

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