Shadows of Destiny

The Dark Side Of Fate By Karima Sa’ad Usman Chapter 73

73 In A Trance

~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. 1

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. 1

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.

“Look at me, Tamia,” He said gently, and I did not want to look up because he would know I was crying,

and I wanted to be strong.

“Please look at me,” He said, lifting my chin up. I looked at him.

“Please do not doubt my love. This should not bother you. She isn’t even my fated, Tamia, and you are

a wreck. I want to believe it is the hormones, but you need to keep 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 a lot to look forward to. Please do not let this hurt you. If you are worried about an ex–

girlfriend, then I should be paranoid about an ex–fated,” He said, and I giggled hearing him put it that

way. I just hope he will be faithful to his words.

I placed my head against his chest, and he wrapped his arms around me and turned on the water.

“I want my green–eyed beauty back,” he said, and I dug my nail into his skin.

“Tamia,” he groaned in a sexy way, and I looked up at him.

He crashed his lips on mine and kissed me hungrily. His kiss said it all; he was mine and no one else’s.

I wrapped my legs around him, eager for him to pound into me, and he did not disappoint.

We moved from the shower to the bed.

I had been distant for over a week. It was expected behaviour that he would ravage my body, and I

liked it.

Sylvester made love to me, and I could feel his heart and intention with every passion and stroke. 1

I came twice before he released into me, but his dark eyes let me know the night was only beginning.

The day of the ball finally came, and I dressed in a cream dress to fit the event’s mood.

Leo, Kyle and Max had changed their minds and decided they would attend.

I could only imagine Linda and Avery making an effort to look good.

I couldn’t blame them. The men deserved the shock. I was counting on Leo to be civil. Devin was still

not coming, so I would not have drama to deal with.

Sylvester was in the closet dressing up when there was a knock on the door.

I asked the person to come in, and Stephanie entered the room in an onyx dress.

She looked young and beautiful.

She could easily pass for Sylvester’s older sister, and I wondered how Maurice could treat her so

terribly, but 1 could also see why he couldn’t let go.

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

“You look beautiful, Tamia. You look like a goddess,” She said, and I thanked her.

I put a lot of effort into the dress and make–up. The lace cream dress hugged my body and gave me a

mermaid shape.

it was backless with a halter neck and no sleeves.

The left slit showed my long legs, and the beautiful golden high-heeled slipper I was wearing

complemented the dress.

I wore my hair down straight and parted in the centre.

My make–up was subtle but beautiful. I was still contemplating what to wear as jewellery.

Stephanie looked at me and smiled.

“I am here to check on you and make sure you are alright,” She said, and I nodded and smiled at her.

“Be confident in your love, Tamia. That girl does not have good intentions, but I know Sylvester will not

betray you,” She said, and I frowned at her, wondering why she would say that.

She smiled and winked at me, so I prompted her to tell me what she had done.

“Please tell me why you say she doesn’t have good intentions?” I said, and she smiled.

“She tried to get in here to see Sylvester two days ago, but I had given orders at the entrance that no

one is let in, especially her, only on the day of the ball.

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

in their home in Lucland to tell her to back off.

I told her my son had moved on and that you two were getting married soon. She shouldn’t think she

can. just walk away 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 the

message.” She said and winked.

“You are my daughter, Tamia, and the only woman I want with my son. I will protect you and my

grandchild,” she said and gave me the jewellery box,

It had a golden bracelet with diamonds and looked really beautiful.

“I picked it out for us yesterday,” She said, showing me hers, an exact replica, and I felt loved.

She helped me wear it on my wrist, and I thanked her. She left me alone, and I turned to look at myself

in the mirror. The bracelet was all the jewellery I would need. It was perfect.

Sylvester walked out of the closet, smiling. It was clear he heard what his mother said.

He was decked up in his official attire. His uniform rank and adornment made him look exquisite. He

packed his hair in a ponytail, and I somehow knew Marcel and Theodore would dress the same.

He was fixing the cufflinks of his white shirt under his official suit.

“I see you two are a team,” He said and kissed the tip of my nose. I giggled, and he laughed.

“You look beautiful, green eyes,” he said, and I smiled at him.

“And you look handsome, Lord Volkov,” I said, and we laughed at each other.

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“I can’t wait for the party to end so I can take off your clothes and bury myself inside you,” He said and

kissed the sweet spot of my neck. Which made me crumble in his arms.

I moaned, and he laughed.

“Shall we?” He asked, and I nodded. He led me out of the room, and we headed toward the hall.

“Lord Volkov and Lady Tamia,” The announcement said, and Sylvester and I walked into the ballroom

hand in hand.

People were silent, and they stared at us in awe. I looked at the people and my eyes caught someone I

never imagined I would ever see again, Leo.

He looked different. He had lost weight, and his beard was very bushy. He was a shadow of the man I

used to know, and I looked around to see if Amanda was with him, but she wasn’t there.

Did he leave her at home? It felt awkward, but I looked away.

I saw Max and Kyle standing, staring at their ex–wives who ignored them and were having fun with

their new mates. They, too, did not bring their mates, and I wondered why they did not use their plus

ones. It was okay. Sylvester and I were led to the high table, where the beta, gamma and their mates

were and sat

down.

Avery and Linda looked beautiful. Linda wore a red dress, and Avery wore a cream dress like me.

They were beaming with joy, and I could see mischief in their eyes. Stephanie was also at the table

with us and winked at me.

The Alpha guests formed a line to greet their hosts, Sylvester, Marcel and Theodore.

Only the Alphas could get close to the lord of the north. I did not know how powerful and important

Sylvester was until now. They greeted him with the utmost respect.

It was Leo’s turn, and he greeted Sylvester respectfully. Sylvester answered, and then Leo’s eyes were

set

on me.

“Lady Tamia, good evening,” He said, and I smiled.

“Good evening, Alpha Albert; we hope you enjoy our hospitality,” I said, and he had no choice but to

thank me and move on.

Kyle and Max refused to join the line, and I could see that they were angry. In fact, I was surprised

when they left the hall to sit outside.

It was apparent they were having it hard seeing their ex–wives happy.

I knew there would be drama where those two were concerned, especially Max, who looked at Marcel

evilly. I hoped for his sake Marcel did not catch the evil stare.

The party went on, and everyone was happy. Sylvester and I danced and mingled, then returned to our

table to rest. My friends and their mates weren’t at the table, nor was Stephanie.

Sylvester and I were admiring the guests and the atmosphere of the ball when a beautiful Blonde

woman walked into the hall.

She wore a short peach dress and held her hair in a bun. Many men stared at her because she looked

beautiful, and it was clear that it was intentional on her part. Her late arrival was deliberate too. She

wanted the attention.

I stared at her a bit, trying to place her, but I couldn’t. She was new.

She looked in our direction, only that she wasn’t looking at me; she was looking at Sylvester. When I

turned to see if Sylvester saw her, he was staring at her as if he was in a trance.