The Dark Side Of Fate

Chapter 38

~Devin~

Since the dinner party where I found Tamia, I haven’t been able to sleep. I stayed awake most nights, wondering what to do.

I had just agreed to an alliance with the east; it would be wrong to ask the leader to part with his wife because she was my fated.

I knew she wasn’t an Alpha breed when she couldn’t sense me and convincing her she was mine was going to be complicated.

The situation between her and Leo made me hopeful, but I wanted to wait a bit.

I knew Leo wouldn’t hold on to her for too long, and I hoped to claim her when they decided to call it quits. Little did I know Volkov would come calling, bullying his way through.

As much as I had tried to ignore the Volkovs, they always had a way of messing with me.

First, it was my parents and my youth. Because of Maurice, my father died early, and I could not be a normal teenager because I had to take over. Now Sylvester has taken my fated.

Attacking the estate in the north was stupid, and many lives were lost in the process, but I was desperate.

I couldn’t take it anymore.

My wolf, Rex, was in pain, and I was hurting every day, knowing that, just like my mother, I might never see my fated again.

When Leo asked me if I had told Sylvester that Tamia was my fated, I could not help but chuckle.

The Volkovs never let go of what they have taken. They are called trophies for a reason. They are keepsakes, living proof that they have conquered a place.

I did not know what to do, and as time passed, I became more desperate.

I had to respect Leo for calling a meeting because just as he had heard that I was going to attack the east to take over the rest of the east, I had heard that he would attack me to take back the part of the east that joined the South.

The man did not like trouble, which was one of his strengths. I decided I would be more careful before acting because someone or some people were clearly trying to knock our heads together.

It still hurt that Kyle thought I would orchestrate the attack against the western borders.

Honestly, I believed Kyle did it, and when it went south, he denied it, but as the days passed, I began to suspect that Sylvester might have orchestrated the entire thing so he could have a reason to attack the east and subdue them.

If only Leo could see that it would be wrong to keep allowing the mad lord to rule us.

How many more do we have to give?

Even though Leo did not want to go after Sylvester, I will. For Tamia’s sake, I will.

The universe made her for me, fate gave her to me, and I wasn’t willing to let go.

Leo told me Sylvester and Tamia were together, and it repulsed me.

I was sure she was only doing what she could to survive.

I would do the same in her shoes.

Her time living with Leo and sharing him with Amanda must have hurt her so deeply that her captivity would be bliss.

I later learned that she had written to several alphas in the South to grant her permission to own land and property in their territories.

She was actively making efforts to leave Leo.

Why didn’t she write to me? Why didn’t she tell me her plans the day we danced and I held her in my arms?

I did not know what to do and felt I was running out of time.

“We can’t continue like this,” Rex, my wolf, said, and I sighed.

I was lying on the grass at the back of my house in the garden.

I lived alone.

I had lived alone since my father passed away.

I never dated anyone seriously, and I never brought a woman home.

I wanted to wait for my fated, and I always let the person I was dating know that I was waiting for my fated. How could I be so unlucky?

“We can’t let Sylvester keep her, Devin,” Rex said, growling in my head. He was in pain too.

“I am moving as fast as I can. When we strike, we have to get it right,” I told my wolf, and he was silent. It wasn’t because he was happy about my response; he knew I was right.

The alpha of the western pack, whose territory was attacked for taxes, was on his way to visit me.

I wasnt ready for the visit because of my mental state, but I had no choice but to be nice.

I was only glad that I was able to help.

I dragged my feet and got ready to head to my office and wait for my guest, Alpha Brighton.

I arrived at the office and waited for him.

The man eventually arrived, apologising that he had a long night because he had to go to a dinner party at the Volkov estate.

I offered him a drink, and he accepted.

“Thank you so much, Alpha Devin, for helping us. The north speaks poorly of you, but it is them that are savages,” he said, gulping his drink. The man was annoyed.

He did not look like he got much rest, and his appearance was messy and unkempt. His shirt wasn’t tucked in, and he had sandals on.

“That overprivileged bastard did not have the decency to allow us to mourn our dead. He pretended he did not attack my pack and decided to invite us to his engagement party. I can’t believe someone agreed to marry the bastard. I learned she was a luna from the east. One of his trophies. Beautiful, too, I must say. Tamia Albert..” He said, ranting, but he had lost me with those words.

“Did you say, Tamia Albert?” I asked him, and he nodded.

“Pretty woman. Too bad she would be tied to the scum. I must say she seemed happy for a captive. I could not tell if it were pretence or that it was her actual state of mind,” The man said, and he had lost me completely.

My heart began to beat fast, and my hands were shaking. I was filled with anger and fear and battling tears from falling. There was just so much I could take.

Rex began to growl in my head. How would she be able to sense our bond wearing Sylvester’s mark? I was angry.

I guessed Leo wasn’t lying when he said they had fallen in love.

I needed to find a way to see her before he claimed her. I needed her to know that she belonged to me.

“Alpha Corrigan, are you alright?” Alpha Brighton asked me, and I tried to compose myself and smiled at him.

“Yes, I am,” I said, and he drank the scotch and smiled.

“Who would have guessed the bastard would settle? I learned his woman left him many years ago and came down south. She must have realised how fucked up the family was and didn’t want to be a part of it. I say she dodged a bullet. I learned he searched for her for a bit and then let go. I guess he has finally decided to move on. Or maybe, just like his father, he is making this Tamia woman his baby machine. He is the wolf lord; he needs an heir,” The man said, and I balled my fist in anger.

The man looked at me and smiled.

“I do not know how I can pay you back for showing my people sympathy even though you are enemies with the north. I will do whatever you want, just to show my kindness. We have agreed to pay the taxes imposed on us to avoid any future attacks,” the man said with sadness in his eyes.

“How will your people manage?” I asked him, knowing it would be too much for them. I had to hide my emotions. It was taking a lot of effort.

“I guess we will keep paying until we can no longer pay. When that happens, we will all abandon our land and spread out into different packs,” He said, and I felt sorry for him.

I wondered how Sylvester Volkov could be so cruel. To think he would be marrying my Tamia, I did not want to imagine the horrors she would endure with him.

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My insides were shaking, and I was in turmoil.

I left the office, shifted into Rex and ran toward the woods howling.

I was in pain.

I was confused and did not know what to do.

As things were, I had to get my Tamia back between now and the blue moon.

I doubted my army would be ready by then. I honestly did not want to be lord anymore. I just wanted my fated.

I howled, pleading to the powers that be to please help me. There was no way I would be able to function without her.

Tamia was all I had dreamed about since I saw her.

I knew I could not afford to lose her to anyone. I needed to try harder and move faster.

I planned on pleading with Leo for help.

Since he writes to her, maybe he could tell her about me, about our bond. That may help. It was a long shot because Sylvester might intercept the letter, and he might end up knowing and make sure I never

see her, but I did not know what to do.

I planned on finding a way, even if it meant risking my life and going to the north just so she could see me and know.

I prayed really hard that I emerge the victor in all this because I had suffered enough to be deprived of my happy ending.

engagement dinner, and I enjoyed flaunting her.

I could see the eyes that lusted for her, which made me proud. I honestly could not believe I was finally taking the big step. I was grateful for whom I was taking it with.

Since Tamia came into my life, she has made me feel things I thought were dead and others I did not know existed.

I watched her smile and respond to the people, and my heart swelled with pride.

The fact that she and my mother were finally getting along made my heart rejoice.

As much as Dominic tried to make her seem like trash, I caught him staring at her lustfully and had to link him a few times when it got too obvious.

Tamia was a gem, and she was mine. I could not wait for the blue moon to come.

I danced with my mother, and she was grateful for the gesture, which Dominic was supposed to do, but I guess he was too dumb to realise it.

People congratulated us and wished us well.

I prayed for some of their wishes to come true, especially those involving babies.

To be honest with myself, I was a bit jealous of Theodore, and in those moments, I wanted Tamia and me to have that news to share too.

I wasn’t going to rush her; I believed it would happen.

Vino was very friendly and polite, and he seemed to adore Tamia. Looking at how most people took to Tamia and how she carried herself, I knew I had chosen the right Luna for the north.

The party ended on high notes, and Tamia and I returned to our room .

She was exhausted, and I let her sleep.

We spent the next few days planning the wedding, knowing there would be three instead of two.

I knew Theodore’s family were giving him a hard time about Linda, but I knew he wouldn’t bend.

I had never seen Theodore so happy since I had known him. He now spent all his free time with Linda and was setting up a nursery in his wing.

I knew it was a bit too early, but his excitement got the best of him.

It was finally time to go to Vino’s party, and our women had selected their outfits for the event.

Knowing they had planned it for two weeks, I knew it would be gorgeous.

Tamia asked me to leave our bedroom while she got dressed. She could have as well worn her dress in the closet but she preferred to dress up in the bedroom and I loved watching her.

She wanted to make it a surprise. I also knew it was because she did not want us to be late.

After watching her put on her underwear, I had the habit of taking her. It was always a sight to see, and she did it sensually.

She finally told me she was ready, and I returned to my room. She looked like a goddess.

She wore a peach lace dress that looked like she wasn’t wearing anything but had everything covered. I knew she was wearing nude-coloured underwear, like her skin tone to give the illusion, which was nice.

The Venetian lace design was beautifully done. I walked up to her and ran my finger against the fabric, making sure I brushed the tip of her nipples.

A light moan escaped her lips, and I could smell her arousal.

I leaned close to her ear and nibbled, then spoke in a breathy voice while breathing gently into her ear.

“You look beautiful,” I said, and instead of a thank-you, she moaned and grabbed onto me.

“As much as I would like to ease that, I do not want to ruin your dress, darling,” I said and pulled her close. I licked her ears, and she held on.

“Take it off me; I want you now,” She said, unable to control herself. I clicked my tongue.

“After the party, darling, your pussy will be so wet, and you will cum for me repeatedly,” I said.

I heard Kaira growl, and I chuckled.

If the dress were short, I would have rolled it up and taken her, but it looked long and delicate.

“Shall we?” I asked her.

Her eyes were wolfish-yellow. I watched her battle and try to control herself. If only she knew how hard I was.

To my surprise, she shook her head. Undid her hair, zipped her dress from the side, let it fall and stepped out of it.

Tamia wasn’t going to take no for an answer. She went on her knees and undid my fly. I could not say no because I was hard as hell, and she knew it.

Soon my cock was free, and she sucked it in her mouth, moving and bobbing her head.

She used her hand to work on the rest of the length that could not get into her mouth.

I looked at her and gently pumped my cock into her mouth.

I did not want to cum in her mouth, so I pulled out and made her climb the bed and go on her hands and knees.

I rolled down her underwear and buried my cock in her wet pussy. She moaned, and I began to pump. It was warm and wet, and it milked my cock.

“Ahhh,” She cried with pleasure, and I increased the pace.

How the fuck did it happen? I expected us to hold out until after the party.

I grabbed onto her hips and guided her butt. I slammed into her, burying my length deep in her.

“Ahhh, Sylvester , yes… More,” she moaned, and I growled, the pleasure going straight to my head. I pumped and increased my pace.

“Please,” She cried, and at that moment, I knew we were both speaking gibberish because of the extent of the need and satisfaction that came with the ease.

I pulled her body up until her back was against my chest and continued to fuck her.

I squeezed her soft breast, brushing my thumb against her nipple. Then reached down to rub her clit with the other hand.

Knight was howling in my head, and the room was spinning.

I couldn’t see clearly. All I could feel was the intense pleasure of what we were doing.

“More, give me more..” She moaned, and I growled in response.

Until I felt her pussy walls clench around my cock tightly and milk me. She had come, so I continued hitting the same spot at the same pace to sustain her orgasm, and it lingered.

The way her pussy milked my cock made me lose control, and I shot my cum into her, burying my cock deep, ensuring my load was deep enough.

I felt her pussy take it all, and soon the orgasm ended, and I pulled out from her.

We dressed up in a hurry. She wasn’t wearing much makeup, so she just fixed her lipstick, and we exited the room.

The six of us were sharing a Limo, and it seemed Tamia and I were the latecomers. We entered the Limo and headed to the party.

Vino received us at the entrance, and I wasn’t comfortable with how he greeted Tamia, but I let it go.

The rustic hall design was beautiful, and I enjoyed dancing with Tamia in my arms.

After a few dances, we retired to the honour table, where the six of us were placed.

Alphas, council members, and people from prestigious homes came to greet us.

I noticed plenty of young ladies at the party, and I wondered who invited them because they did not seem like plus ones.

“Lord Volkov, I hope you are having a good time?” Vino said to me, smiling, and I nodded.

It seemed like he wanted to tell me something, so I excused myself from the table while he led me to a private room to talk to me.

“What is the matter, Vino? You seem tensed?” I asked him, and he smiled at me.

“Did you order the military to attack Alpha Brighton and his pack because they refused to pay taxes?” He asked me, and I frowned at him because I had no clue what he was talking about.

“No,” I said, and he bowed his head and sighed.

“A few weeks ago, they were attacked because they revolted against the increased development tax. Bane was the one that came to their aid. Those parts are poor, and I do not think it is wise to impose such hardship on them,” He said, and I had no clue what he was talking about.

“I did not increase taxes,” I said, and he shook his head.

“There is a document signed and sealed by you ordering it,” He said, and I was in shock.

“Why didn’t anyone tell me this?” I asked, and he bowed his head.

“Because it was from you, we did not think we needed to tell you,” He said and looked a bit uncomfortable.

“If you didn’t write the order, then someone close to you did it,” he said, and I balled my fist, ready to beat Dominic for trying to sabotage me.

“Dominic,” I said with pure rage, and Vino shook his head.

“I doubt Dominic will do this. He doesn’t have the smarts in him to do this. It is someone close to you,” he said, and I could not believe what he was insinuating.

“Theodore, Marcel and I are like triplets; we practically grew up together. They can never betray me. They have no reason to,” I said through gritted teeth, and he nodded.

“I get it; I just wanted you to know what is happening. The council is outraged and wants to speak with you about the attack.” He said, and I understood why he was nervous about talking to me.

The council wanted to summon me for inquiries, so they sent him.

“Do not worry; I will be there,” I said and patted his shoulder.

“Trust me, you are doing a good job as head of the council. Do not let those old people intimidate you,” I said, and he smiled and nodded.

I returned to enjoy the evening. I planned on discussing the issue with Theodore and Marcel after the party because I did not want to ruin our fun. Tamia looked so beautiful it would be wrong not to spend the entire evening with her and night buried inside her.