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.

just a toddler back then, but I still vividly recall our

was precisely because of

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

have

because he’s an alpha and the crowned prince doesn’t mean you have to unquestioningly obey his orders,” he added, his anger

father tried calling seven times, desperately wanting to speak with

had locked yourself in your room

the lie when it turned out you had actually called your

have informed

meant to come

in you,” he

choosing

with me

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

to trouble, as the last thing I wanted was for Justin to report this incident to Lord Alexei and risk Josephine being sent back

up for Liam,” Justin replied sternly, but Josephine

type, and you know it,” she countered, and I saw a glimmer in Justin’s eyes,

were at the fellowship park when we heard the

I got curious

my fault,” she confessed, taking

fell silent, seemingly processing

Justin was at a loss

him not to reveal this to Lord Alexei,

Justin, you know how he is with his family and

He’ll insist she returns.

I promise,” I linked him, hoping he

said gently to her and then turned his attention to

to my room,” he

reassuring smile

and I knew she would be feeling anxious and

as we entered

determined to find Sophia, but don’t jeopardise our lives in

checking on the fire had

I clarified, but he

and a picture of a man wearing a ski mask appeared

few hours ago,” he informed

message is

freeing your girlfriend

have certain demands, which we will share with you soon,” he conveyed, followed by an unsettling image of Josephine and me preparing to hail a

they wanted us to be aware

Lord Alexei

but I can only imagine what’s

need you to

idea who these people are or

our investigation,” he

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

“I apologise, Justin.

won’t happen again,” I

warmly and nodded

to

hands in mock surrender, and the moment I relaxed my guard, he seized the opportunity to ruffle my hair and swiftly stepped back to

shared a good laugh at the