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.

a toddler back then, but I still vividly recall our parents hurriedly hiding us in a safe house when the Stepanovs clashed with

was precisely because of situations like

that his daughter died while trying to solve a case you brought to the table? Do you think he will consider the bond between our families? This kind of behaviour is what I expected from Noah and Sebastian but not from you, Li,” he expressed, his gaze shifting to

should have stopped

prince doesn’t mean you have to unquestioningly obey his orders,”

tried calling seven times, desperately wanting to speak

locked yourself in

lie when it turned out you had actually called your grandma to ask her to

should have informed me about such

meant to come

but feel disappointed in you,” he conveyed, his disappointment sounding

silent, choosing

for the situation was fine with

not his fault, Alpha Justin,” Josephine asserted, pulling away from

the last thing I wanted was for Justin to report this incident

Justin replied sternly, but

impulsive type, and you know it,” she countered, and I saw a glimmer in

fellowship park when we heard

return, but I got curious and ran

fault,” she

fell silent, seemingly processing

that Justin was at a

me, seeking confirmation, but I shook my head subtly, urging him not to reveal this to Lord Alexei, knowing the consequences

how he is with his family and

He’ll insist she returns.

promise,” I linked him, hoping he

he said gently to her and then turned his attention to

to my room,” he ordered,

managed to give her a reassuring smile as

knew she would be feeling anxious

Justin advised firmly as we entered his room, and I

jeopardise our lives in

the fire had nothing to do

with Sophia,” I clarified, but he shook his

it towards the television, turning it on, and a picture

few hours ago,” he informed

message is for Prince

your girlfriend

certain demands, which we will share with you soon,” he conveyed, followed by an unsettling image of Josephine

down my spine confirmed that they wanted us to be aware of their

and Lord Alexei

I

need you to be extremely

these people are or

with our investigation,” he urged, and now I understood

that scene, and it was clear that the situation demanded heightened

“I apologise, Justin.

won’t happen again,” I said sincerely, knowing

warmly and nodded

big cousins for?” he said playfully, attempting to come closer to ruffle my

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

a good laugh