My brothers 37My brothers 37My brothers 37 Chapter 37 The heavy breathing sounds coming from the room were heated and intimate . Tessa , familiar with Dominic's passion , immediately assumed Margaery and Dominic were already together . 46 % 38 In a panic . Tessa didn't hesitate , pushing the door open . " Dominic , I- " she began , ready with an excuse , but the sight before her froze her words . Dominic stood there , eyes bloodshot , breathing like a hungry beast . " You're back ? " Dominic rasped , the love potion burning through his veins . The sight of Tessa shattered his last shred of control . He called out to her , and the next moment , he picked her up and tossed her onto the bed . Then he pounced on her like a beast . " Dominic . What's wrong with you ? " Tessa asked , pain radiating from the impact . She pushed against him , recognizing his unnatural state , but he was far too strong , driven by the drug's frenzy . Even in a brief moment of clarity , Dominic mistook her for Margaery . " Margaery . You think you can have Prince Dashnell ? I won't allow it . Today , I take you . I'll ruin you myself . " He began tearing ruthlessly at Tessa's clothes . " Dominic , stop . Be reasonable ! " Tessa was terrified . Hearing Dominic's furious words , her heart sank with a chill . Tessa thought that Dominic had long lost his feelings for Margaery . But she never expected that he still had such deep- seated jealousy towards Dashnell and would do such a thing against her will . Only then did Tessa realize that when Dominic said , " You're back ? " as she entered , he had been referring to Margaery , not her . She felt disgusted and struggled frantically . But Dominic was beyond reason . He pinned her arms and legs effortlessly , stripping her bare before claiming her with brutal force . Tessa struggled beneath him , despairing , one frantic thought piercing the haze : ' Margaery ? Where is Margaery ? Wasn't this trap meant for her ? ' Cold sweat broke out on her skin . A sense of impending doom washed over her , but it , too , was soon swallowed by the thick , drugged incense permeating the air . Meanwhile , in a narrow alleyway a street away from Pero Cela , a carriage stood silent . Inside , Dashnell's voice , gentle yet strained , murmured , " Margaery , hold on a little longer . " But Margaery in his arms , consumed by the drug coursing through her , was beyond hearing . She clung to him , pressing feverish kisses against his neck . Her hands fumbled desperately to pull at his clothes . " I need it . Help me ," Margaery murmured . Dashnell sighed . He cradled the back of her head , returning one of her frantic kisses softly . " I know . I know it burns . But not yet . His other hand pressed firmly against her lower back A stream of cooling energy flowed from his palm , gently pushing the invading heat of the drug out of her system . After a long while , Margaery calmed down and fell into his arms . Outside the carriage , Adam watched , his expression confused . " Your Highness , why didn't you accept it ? " " Not yet , " Dashnell replied , his voice low and firm . He would not take advantage of her vulnerability . It would dishonor her and cheapen what he felt . Dashnell's gaze turned icy as he looked outside the carriage . " It's time for the witness to act . Send Quinn . " 1/3 Chapter 37 21 Aug " Yes , Your Highness ." Adam snapped to attention , understanding gravity , and vanished into the shadows . 46 % Back on the first floor of Pero Cela , the party raged on . Cups clinked , voices grew louder , and boasts and flattery filled the air as wine loosened tongues . Amidst the revelry , Joshua kept one eye fixed on the hourglass resting on a nearby shelf . " Time's up , he judged . He stood , feigning puzzlement . " Where is Dominic ? He's been gone an age . " " Right . Went to fetch Lady Margaery , didn't he ? " someone slurred . " What are they doing up there all this time ? We're practically drunk down here ." " Maybe they decided to start the wedding night early , " another voice bellowed , met with raucous laughter . " Come on , guys . Let's take a look ." Fueled by alcohol and youthful audacity , a group of men began to sway their way towards the stairs , egging each other on . Avery and Joshua exchanged a swift , satisfied glance before hurrying after the crowd . They hadn't even reached the door when the sounds hit them - loud , unrestrained moans and gasps . A distinctly feminine . voice , pitched high with pleasure , cried out , " Dominic , faster . I'm almost there ." " Well , I'll be damned ! " one man choked out , recovering quickly with a lewd grin . " Lady Margaery's a wild one . Didn't see that coming . Actually going at it with Dominic right here ." " Who knew she had it in her ? That's incredible , huh ? " another snickered . " Best party ever ! " declared a third . Their crude commentary was interrupted by Dominic's guttural growl , clearly audible through the door , " I'm going to break you , you little slut . " Everyone was stunned . " Lord Dominic's not exactly holding back either , huh ? " someone snickered . " Sounds like he's lost his mind ." " Yeah . Sounds like it's not their first time , " another voice chimed in knowingly , " Grew up together , didn't they ? Bound to have tumbled a few times before ." The sheer explicitness of the sounds finally cut through the drunken haze . The hallway fell silent , the atmosphere shifting from amusement to awkward shock . Estelle flushed , shooting Joshua a look , " Lord Joshua . Is this why you invited us ? To witness this ? Your sister is certainly remarkable . Conducting herself publicly like this before she's even married . " Nathaniel's expression was equally disturbed . He turned to Joshua , confused . " Lord Joshua , what's the meaning of this ? " He had come today simply to improve his relations with the Wallen heirs , not to be an audience for such a scandalous display . The sounds confirmed Joshua's plan . He thought , ' Done . No matter the details , it's done . Once we drag them out for the crowd to witness , Margaery's reputation is a mess . ' Even if Dashnell likes her , he won't spare a look at her anymore . Dominic can take her as a concubine , and that's it . Joshua concealed his triumph behind a mask of embarrassment . " I - I had no idea they would behave like this , " he stammered , spreading his hands helplessly , the picture of mortified innocence . " By the gods , today is truly eye - opening , " someone declared loudly . " Lady Margaery is certainly unique among Sinderin's 2/3 11:01 Thu , 21 Aug Q Chapter 37 noble ladies . She'll be remembered . " " Indeed . I've seen people having affairs , but I've never seen someone being so brazenly loud , " another agreed . ༢ 46 % As murmurs rippled through the gathered nobles , Avery's face burned red . Humiliation warred with fury . " Shameless on her . How could our family produce such a slut ? It's unbearable . Stop them ! " His shame quickly curdled into hatred . ' If only Margaery hadn't caused that scene at the Royal Medical Hall , Joshua and I wouldn't have resorted to this . Now the Chancellor's estate is tainted forever , tied to this slut . It's so disgusting ,' he thought . Before the guards could even move , Avery rushed forward in a rage and kicked the door open . He roared , " Margaery , get out of here . What the hell are you doing ? " I AD Comment