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.

toddler back then, but I still vividly recall our parents

precisely because of situations like

a case you brought to the table? Do you think he will consider the bond between our families? This kind of

should have stopped

alpha and the crowned prince doesn’t mean you have to unquestioningly obey his

father tried calling seven times, desperately

had locked

it turned out you

should have informed me about such

meant to come

help but feel disappointed in you,”

remained silent, choosing not

fine with me because,

his fault, Alpha Justin,” Josephine asserted,

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 back

need to cover up for Liam,” Justin

been the impulsive type, and you know it,” she countered, and I saw a glimmer in Justin’s eyes, suggesting he believed

at the fellowship park when we

return, but I got curious and ran toward the

fault,” she confessed, taking

fell silent, seemingly processing the

Justin was at a

him

how he is with his family and

He’ll insist she returns.

more careful next time, I promise,” I linked him, hoping

us, Josephine,” he said gently to her and then

he ordered, and

smile

and I knew she

as we entered his

Sophia, but don’t jeopardise our lives in the process,” he cautioned, assuming that

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

clarified, but he shook his head and picked up his

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

ago,” he informed me, pressing play

message is

freeing your girlfriend lies with the

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

down my spine confirmed that they wanted us to be

father and Lord

Lord Alexei yet, but I can only imagine what’s

Liam, I need you to

who these people are or what their intentions might

our investigation,”

must have rattled him after witnessing that scene, and it was clear that the situation demanded

“I apologise, Justin.

promise it won’t happen again,” I

warmly and nodded

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

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

a good laugh at