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.

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

because of situations like

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

have stopped

crowned prince doesn’t mean you have to unquestioningly obey his orders,” he added, his anger evident

calling seven times,

to lie, claiming you had locked

it turned out you had actually called your

have informed me about

meant to

in

silent, choosing not

was fine with me

Alpha Justin,” Josephine asserted, pulling away

I wanted was for Justin to

up for Liam,” Justin replied sternly, but Josephine

been the impulsive type, and you know it,” she countered, and I

the fellowship park

to return, but I got curious and

my fault,” she confessed,

seemingly processing the

was at a loss for

but I shook my head subtly, urging him not to reveal this to Lord Alexei, knowing

how he is with his family

He’ll insist she returns.

next time, I promise,” I linked him, hoping he would

said gently to her

room,” he ordered, and

smile as I followed Justin

wing, and I knew

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

jeopardise our lives in the process,”

disagreed, as checking on the fire had nothing to do with

clarified, but he shook his head and

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

few hours ago,” he

message is for Prince

to freeing your

which we will share with you soon,” he conveyed, followed by an unsettling

that they wanted us to be aware of their

Lord Alexei have

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

need you to be extremely

have no idea who these people are or what

our investigation,” he

scene, and it

“I apologise, Justin.

it won’t happen again,” I said sincerely, knowing he deserved an

smiled warmly and

closer to ruffle my hair, but I quickly stepped back, wary

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

both shared a good