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.

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

because of

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

should have stopped

and the crowned prince doesn’t mean you have to unquestioningly obey his orders,” he

calling seven times, desperately wanting to speak

you had locked yourself in

I was caught in the lie when it turned out you had actually called your grandma to ask her to postpone her

have informed

meant

help but feel disappointed in you,” he

choosing not

fine with me because, in truth, it

asserted, pulling away

thing I wanted was for Justin to report this incident

cover up for Liam,” Justin replied

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

the fellowship park when we heard the

I got curious and ran

fault,” she

fell silent, seemingly processing

sense that Justin was

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

Justin, you know how he is with his family and what he

He’ll insist she returns.

promise,”

her and then turned

my room,” he

give her a reassuring smile as I followed

proceeded to my wing, and I knew she would be

cautious, Liam,” Justin advised firmly as we entered his room,

in the process,” he

on the

to do with Sophia,” I clarified, but he shook his head and picked up his remote

picture of a man wearing a ski mask appeared

ago,” he informed me, pressing play

message is

your girlfriend lies with

followed by an unsettling image of Josephine and me preparing to

confirmed that they wanted us

Lord

I can

need you to

these people are or what their intentions might

stay vigilant as we proceed with our investigation,” he

after witnessing that scene, and it was

“I apologise, Justin.

promise it won’t happen again,” I said

smiled warmly and

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

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

both shared a good