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.

sighed and bowed my

wouldn’t have worked, Devin. By the time you found each other, she was already carrying my child,” I said, and Leo made a fist and tried to

in utter shock.

was why there was no pain,” Devin murmured, still in

asked him,

weakened, and I did not

of bond. That is why a child signifies that the bond between two wolves is permanent. She was already bonded to you by then, so it made the rejection easy,” he said, and I could hear the pain in

my second chance mate. We are fated,” I said, and Leo’s hands

Devin said, and I

why haven’t you claimed her?” he said,

love her and claim her in the eyes of everyone under the blessed moon. I want it to be special, that is why. But I am not lying to

down and then sat back down.

friends,” he started, and I knew he

the world. I broke my promise and let another woman into our lives. I still can’t forgive myself or

up to be taken by your men, she was hurt that I took precautions with her and got Amanda pregnant. The hurt was so profound that I still

away his tears

couldn’t. I know she is happy. I 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

on the other hand, was silent, and I knew it would be easier for him to let Tamia go because, other than the

in the booth for some minutes

this meeting?” He asked, and

the attack on Brighton. I

but spoke of the rest. I could not give

a bit shocked at what

said, and

am a lord, not a king. They are all noble families, and each noble family owns a seat. Besides, this thing is moving farther away from the council and pointing

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

council, or they would have succeeded. Maybe one or two people. But the real threat isn’t from the council,” I said, and Leo shook

obvious,” He said,

need to be sure. I could lose my power if I prosecute the wrong council member without

come against me already. I want us to work together to snuff

limit their choices and detect their moves to catch

give a sanction to back Leo up so

be a pawn or might 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. We almost went to

I asked,

the east by force, so he could build an army to march to the north. We would have been at war if

father’s house. The man wanted her in your home for a reason, and knowing all that he had done so far, she might be in on it too,” Devin told Leo what I was uncomfortable telling

looked reluctant, but his eyes showed

to share everything with us on our first sitting. I will do the same, but I hope we cross that

stood up, and we exchanged handshakes. Promising to

would have the heart

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

went to join Marcel and Theodore where they were handling the card matter, I heard Vino’s

to see you briefly,” he said, and I wondered what

~Sylvester~

cards got to me. It was alright when the threat was from

extreme, making me impatient to catch the

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

was responsible for this would likely use

transpired between us,

to keep him close so he could be one less person to

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

did not know where to start. There were so

if everyone was reacting to something hence why it was

was too much for me to deal

lord of the north, my duty was to ensure peace and prosperity in every region and that no laws were broken. My

was dangerous for our world

they would lead chaotic lives. Was this person or people so hungry for power that they were willing to destroy

the relevance of being fated. Her scent calmed me

Leo and Devin, I almost regretted asking that Jake have them

had to swallow my pride

at my mate got to me. I doubt it was just the mate bond that pulled him to

longing in his eyes, and just like Leo, he too, regretted losing his

it this way? However dark and twisted it may seem, Tamia

impossible to meet a fated, I believe we

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

Leo and me. We walked to my private booth, where

down before Devin and

he told people he had defeated me in battle, we both knew it was a lie. But his secret was safe with me. I

said, and Leo smiled

are yet to smooth things out,” I said, and he could not say a word. Then I

sport,” I said to lighten the mood, and he smiled, but his smile did not touch his

confessed, and I

know, we are the least unlikely people to

want to beat around the bush because the awkwardness was getting too much, and the earlier we left the Arena

care about, and that person’s

Tamia received a series of cards threatening

her. This is because

is best for her and love her the best way I can,” I said, and Devin banged

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