The Dark Side Of Fate

Chapter 345

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.

with a playful smile, and I instinctively dodged when he reached to tussle my hair. My reaction amused him, and he

help but laugh along with him. He then paused and placed his

joy and laughter of your youth. I admire what you’re doing for your girlfriend, but remember to live a little

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

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

me with a kind smile. “I’m all ears,” he said, offering his full attention. I swallowed

filled me as I finally asked, “What does the mate bond feel like? Can you tell me about what happened when you met Aunt Amelia?” I asked

surprise, he suggested, “Actually, let me tell you about Amanda instead.” It was a rare topic, as we seldom discussed her, despite her being the biological mother of Charlotte, Gemma, and

bond. By the time I met Amelia, I was already filled with apprehension and resistance due to the bad luck it had brought me with Amanda. So, my experience with Amelia might not give you an accurate representation,”

I couldn’t control myself or my wolf. The pull was powerful, almost impossible to

mate bond, but Amanda couldn’t because she wasn’t yet at the mating age?” His puzzled expression showed that he needed a moment to process the question. Eventually, he grasped the

brilliant man, and he studied me thoughtfully before arriving at a revelation. His eyes widened with

he presumed, thinking it was her I was referring to. I immediately shook my head, indicating that it

would have been if she had reached the mating age. That scent would simply let you know she is the one, and she is ready. Once that person is of age, the pull will become intense; you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from her. Your wolf would go crazy, needing to complete the bond. It’s a profound feeling, especially when you’re still unmated, but it can be torturous if you’re already mated,” he explained, sharing his insight on the complex dynamics of the mate bond. He moved closer

suspect you’ve found her,” Uncle

it yourself or someone close to

for now? I’m still trying to sort out my feelings,” I admitted, hoping to buy some

romantically involved with Sophia?” he inquired,

expressed my feelings to her,”

does she know about it? And do you have feelings for her?” he continued his probing

don’t see her in a romantic light either. She’s unaware of

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