The Dark Side Of Fate

Alpha Justin ~Liam~ Josephine and I lingered outside, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the ambulance.

The woman’s condition was critical, and though the odds seemed bleak, we clung to a glimmer of hope that the medical team would save her life.

My mind couldn’t escape the haunting question: why would anyone want to harm a mere housekeeper? It baffled me as we stood there, trying to make sense of the senseless act.

Throughout the traumatic ordeal, Josephine tightly held onto me, seeking comfort and solace.

I wished I could shield her from the gruesome scene we had just witnessed, sparing her the burden of such a disturbing sight.

With heavy hearts, we both knew our plans for the evening were shattered.

The experience was too overwhelming to carry on as if nothing had happened, so we decided it was best to call a cab and return to the safety of the pack house, where we could process this unsettling event together.

“I apologise for how everything turned out, Jo.

I truly wanted us to enjoy ourselves,” I expressed as we strolled toward the road.

She interlocked her hand with mine, offering a comforting touch.

“Putting the housekeeper incident aside, I genuinely had a great time, Li,” she confessed, and the sincerity in her voice brought a sense of relief to my troubled mind.

I hailed a cab, and we entered.

I was determined not to let any distance come between us.

Pulling her close to my body, she nestled in, and a wave of calm washed over me.

In that moment, holding her close, everything else seemed to fade away, and I cherished the connection we shared.

The drive to the packhouse was brief, and we soon arrived.

It being late at night, my assumption was that everyone would be asleep.

To avoid encountering or disturbing anyone, Josephine and I quietly made our way toward the staircase, intending to head to my wing.

However, our path was unexpectedly blocked by Justin, whose expression revealed clear anger—undoubtedly related to the incident at my grandmother’s house.

“What the Fuck, Li!” he exclaimed, causing Josephine to flinch slightly.

Josephine wasn’t an alpha, so she couldn’t help but feel intimidated by Justin’s imposing presence.

She clutched my arm tightly, seeking reassurance, and I glanced at Justin.

“Please, let’s keep it calm,” I linked him, hoping to diffuse the tension.

His gaze shifted to Josephine, and he realised his mistake, acknowledging her vulnerability in this situation.

“Why would you jeopardise both your lives like that? What if the assailants were still there in that house? Why did you even decide to go there in the first place? When did you leave this place?” he questioned, clearly agitated and concerned.

He resembled my grandparents whenever they feared for my safety.

“You know this isn’t a game, and you’re not supposed to take matters into your own hands.

Why involve Josephine in all of this, Liam?” he pressed, leaving me speechless as I had no valid response.

He was the one in charge, not me.

“Taking Josephine along was reckless.

still vividly recall our parents

was precisely because

table? Do you think he will consider the bond between our families? This kind of behaviour is what I

should have stopped

have to unquestioningly

tried calling seven times, desperately wanting

to lie, claiming you had locked yourself

you had actually called your grandma to

have informed me

meant to

feel disappointed in you,” he conveyed, his disappointment

remained silent, choosing not to

blame for the situation was fine with me

Alpha Justin,” Josephine asserted, pulling away from me to face

that might lead to trouble, as the last thing I wanted

cover up for Liam,” Justin replied

never been the impulsive type, and you know it,” she countered,

at the fellowship park when we heard the

but I got curious and

all my fault,” she confessed, taking

silent, seemingly processing

Justin was at a

him not to reveal this to Lord Alexei, knowing

know how he is with his family and what

He’ll insist she returns.

promise,” I linked him, hoping he

her and then turned his attention to

me to my room,” he ordered, and

smile as I followed Justin to

wing, and I knew she would be feeling anxious

firmly as we entered his room, and I nodded in agreement without

Sophia, but don’t jeopardise our lives in the

on the fire had nothing to

it had nothing to do with Sophia,” I clarified, but he shook

a picture of a man wearing a ski

a few hours ago,” he informed me, pressing play to reveal further

message is for Prince

your girlfriend lies with the

you soon,” he conveyed, followed by an unsettling image of Josephine and me preparing to hail a cab

spine confirmed that they wanted us to be aware of

and Lord Alexei have

yet, but I can only imagine what’s

you to be extremely

no idea who these people are or what their intentions

our investigation,” he urged, and now I

after witnessing that scene, and it was clear that

“I apologise, Justin.

again,” I said sincerely,

smiled warmly and nodded

attempting to come closer to ruffle my hair, but I quickly stepped back, wary of his

raised his hands in mock surrender, and the moment I relaxed my guard, he

both shared a good laugh