The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 131

Maurice was able to take over completely and subdue them by wiping out the Belyaevs and their supporters, which were the Babanins and the part of the Lawrence family, leaving Stephanie powerless and defenceless. Unfortunately, Alissa had passed away before he completed his mission, so he decided to keep Stephanie as his Lady and the only Lady of the north," He said, and I was stunned.

"Stephanie made sure no one ever spoke of Alissa or remembered her. I doubt Lord Sylvester and Dominic even know her," he said, and I could not believe how rotten the north was.

I kept all those names in mind and planned to start my investigation from there.

The tour was educative, and I was pleased Jake took the time to show us around and give us some history lessons that we wouldn't have been privy to had we remained in our cocoon at the estate.

I also realised that I needed to be extra careful where Stephanie was concerned. She was the type to always get what she wanted.

Alphas started arriving, and Jake had to excuse us to attend to his guest.

I noticed Iris was excited about it. Hopefully, she would find her mate and not live her life afraid of fate.

Avery and I were sleeping when a bang on the door woke us.

Someone was sent to inform us that the festival was at full blast, and we were needed at the high table to grace the event. We must have overslept.

Avery and I dressed and decided to grace the occasion as special guests from the north. I suspected we would be representing the Lord and beta. The festival was a full blast, and there was a lot of merriment.

We stayed away from alcohol because we had to remain sharp. Alpha Jake sent Iris to bring us to the high table.

We moved through the crowd, and I admired the lights display and merriment.

Seeing how these people turned their misfortune into joy and bounced back was amazing.

They were strong, and I admired them for it. Women, children, and men played and danced. There were bright colours everywhere, confetti and music. It was beautiful.

We headed to the high table, and then I caught his scent.

"Tamia..." Kaira said, nervous, excited and scared. What had just happened to us.

The scent called to me. It was alluring, strong and demanding, woodsy and musk, masculine in every way. It surrounded me and dominated me.

I was in a trance. My heart was beating really fast. I tried to think of Sylvester, but the thought of him never came. Who was this stranger that fate had tied me to?

I left Avery's side and stopped following Iris. I followed the scent. The owner was elusive. He knew of me and was leading me somewhere with his scent.

I knew what I was doing was stupid and dangerous, but I could not control myself. I kept telling myself to stop, but my wolf was giddy, and she wanted to know; she wanted to see him.

I walked briskly into a garden, and there he stood with a rose in his hand and fear in his eyes.

Tears formed immediately in my eyes. My heart was pounding, my hands were shaking, and my emotions were all over the place.

I now understood why. Why he did everything he did, and why everyone kept asking if there was anything between us?

Images of him at the party where we met flooded my mind. His attention, his boldness, his possessiveness. I looked at him and began to cry.

"Why didn't you say anything that night?" I asked him. A tear rolled down his cheek, and he bowed. His hand was shaking too.