A Strong Maybe

~Liam~

As the time approached for our picnic on the mountain, Miles and Marvin had already gone ahead to help Noah and Sebastien with the preparations, leaving Oliver and me in our room. We were planning to catch up with them soon. I watched as Oliver meticulously tried on three different shirts, putting in a lot of effort to look good for Elaine. His fashion dilemma amused me, and he joined in on the laughter when he noticed me chuckling.

Out of the blue, Oliver asked, “What’s going on between you and Josephine? Did you guys have some kind of disagreement?” I was taken aback by the question.

“Not really; why do you ask?” I responded, trying to hide any unease in my tone.

“I’ve noticed that she usually keeps her distance now. She used to be friendly—giving a little hi or hello and laughing at our jokes. However, she’s been rather cold this week,” Oliver explained, expressing his observations.

I couldn’t hide the truth and told him, “She mentioned that we made fun of her two years ago at the mansion.”

Oliver’s eyes widened in surprise, “You mean she brought that up? That was in the past, and we certainly didn’t mean any harm by it. We were just casually talking.”

Realising that Oliver remembered the conversation too, I asked him, “So you do recall the conversation?”

“Yes,” He confirmed.

“ Elaine said she overheard us talking about her. But we never intended any harm by it. I think she might be taking it a bit too personally.”

His words made me feel awful. Whatever Josephine had overheard must have hurt her deeply, and she kept it to herself for so long. It became clear that her exterior toughness didn’t mean she was impervious to hurtful words. I regretted my actions and wished I had been more careful with my words back then.

After getting dressed, we made our way out to join the others. On my way, I happened to bump into Uncle Leo.

smile, and I instinctively dodged when he reached to tussle

infectious. I couldn’t help but laugh along with him. He then paused and placed his hand on my

I wish I were eighteen again. Don’t let Mike’s mistakes steal the joy and laughter of your youth. I admire what you’re doing for your girlfriend, but remember to live a little too.

I looked at him, an overwhelming urge to ask about the mate bond took over me. I felt like I was going crazy with all the uncertainty and emotions tied to

me a nod. Sensing my unease, he understood my need for privacy and guided me away from the hallway into a

“I’m all ears,” he said, offering his full attention. I

mate bond feel like? Can you tell me about what happened when you met Aunt Amelia?” I

rare topic, as we seldom discussed her, despite her being the biological mother of Charlotte, Gemma, and

the mate bond. By the time I met Amelia, I was already filled with apprehension and resistance due to the bad luck

you see, and I couldn’t control myself or my wolf. The pull was

feel the mate bond, but Amanda couldn’t because she wasn’t yet at the mating

studied me thoughtfully before arriving at

was her I was referring to. I immediately shook my head, indicating that it wasn’t Sophia, which only seemed

person is of age, the pull will become intense; you won’t be able to tear your eyes away

then I suspect you’ve found her,” Uncle Leo remarked, looking

it yourself or someone close to you has. So,

keep it to myself for now? I’m still trying to sort out my feelings,” I admitted, hoping

he inquired, and I shook my

yet expressed my feelings to her,” I

believe is your fated, does she know about it? And do you have feelings

her, but I don’t see her in a romantic light either. She’s unaware of my thoughts,” I explained, being as honest as I

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