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.

to both of you? You were just a toddler back then, but I still vividly

precisely because of situations like

honestly believe Lord Alexei will take it lightly 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

have

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

seven times, desperately wanting to

to lie, claiming you had locked yourself

it turned out you

informed me

were meant to

feel disappointed in

choosing not to

for the situation was fine with me because,

Alpha Justin,” Josephine asserted, pulling

refrain from saying anything that might lead to trouble, as the last thing I wanted was for Justin to report this incident to Lord Alexei and risk Josephine being sent

Liam,” Justin replied sternly, but Josephine shook

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

the fellowship park when we heard the

us to return, but I got curious and

my fault,” she confessed,

seemingly processing

Justin was at

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

how he is with his family and

He’ll insist she returns.

time, I promise,” I linked him,

her and then turned his attention to

he ordered, and

reassuring smile as I followed Justin

wing, and I knew she

Justin advised firmly as we entered his room, and I nodded in agreement

jeopardise our lives in the process,” he cautioned, assuming

I disagreed, as checking on the fire had nothing to

I clarified, but he shook his head and

it towards the television, turning it on, and a picture of a man wearing a ski mask

in a few hours ago,” he informed

message is for Prince

to freeing your girlfriend lies with

soon,” he conveyed, followed by

they wanted us to be

and Lord Alexei have

haven’t heard from Lord Alexei yet, but I can only imagine what’s going

I need you to be extremely

no idea who these people are or

we stay vigilant as we proceed with our investigation,”

that scene, and it was clear that

“I apologise, Justin.

I said sincerely, knowing

smiled warmly and

cousins for?” he said playfully, attempting to come closer to ruffle my hair, but I quickly stepped back, wary

the moment I relaxed my guard, he seized the opportunity to ruffle my hair and swiftly

shared a good laugh