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 parents hurriedly hiding us in a safe house

precisely because of situations

while trying to solve a case you brought to the table? Do you think he will consider the bond between our families?

have

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

father tried calling seven times, desperately wanting to

lie, claiming you had locked

I was caught in the lie when it turned out you

informed me about

were meant

help but feel disappointed in you,” he conveyed, his disappointment sounding

choosing not to

was fine with me because,

Alpha Justin,” Josephine asserted, pulling away from me to

tried to signal her to 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

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

you know it,” she countered, and I saw

park when we heard

us to return, but I got curious

my fault,” she

seemingly

Justin was at

him not to reveal this to Lord Alexei,

how he is with his family and what he might

He’ll insist she returns.

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

said gently to her and then turned his attention

me to my room,” he ordered, and Josephine

managed to give her a reassuring smile as I followed

I knew she

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

to find Sophia, but don’t jeopardise our lives in

disagreed, as checking on the fire

with Sophia,” I clarified, but he shook his

a picture of

ago,” he informed me, pressing play

message is

to freeing your girlfriend lies with the

you soon,” he conveyed, followed by an unsettling image of Josephine and me preparing to hail a cab

spine confirmed that they wanted us to be aware

Lord Alexei have seen

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

Liam, I need you to

no idea who these people are or what their

proceed with our investigation,” he urged, and now I understood the reason behind

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

“I apologise, Justin.

again,” I said sincerely, knowing

and nodded in

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

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

a good laugh at the