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.

happened to both of you? You were just a toddler back then, but I still vividly recall our parents hurriedly hiding us in

because

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

should have

you have to unquestioningly obey his

father tried calling seven times,

locked yourself in your room and

turned out you had actually called your

should have informed me about such

were meant to come

can’t help but feel disappointed in you,” he conveyed,

silent, choosing not

the blame for the situation was fine with

fault, Alpha Justin,” Josephine asserted, pulling

from saying anything that might lead to trouble, as the last thing I wanted was for Justin to report this

to cover up for Liam,” Justin replied sternly, but Josephine shook her head

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

the fellowship park

I got curious and ran toward

my fault,” she

fell silent, seemingly processing the

Justin was

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

know how he is with his family and what he might

He’ll insist she returns.

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

Josephine,” he said gently to her

my room,” he ordered, and Josephine

her a reassuring smile

my wing, and I knew she

advised firmly as we entered

but don’t jeopardise our lives in the process,” he cautioned, assuming that my actions were connected

checking on the fire had nothing

clarified, but he shook his head and picked

picture of

in a few hours ago,” he informed me, pressing

is for

your

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

spine confirmed that they wanted us to be aware of their

and Lord Alexei

from Lord Alexei yet, but I can

Liam, I need you to be extremely

who these people are or

investigation,” he urged, and now I understood the reason

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

“I apologise, Justin.

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

and nodded

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

he seized the opportunity to ruffle my

good laugh at