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 when the

because of situations

brought to the table? Do you think he will

have stopped

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

times,

to lie, claiming you had locked yourself

lie when it turned out you had actually

informed

meant to come

feel disappointed in you,” he conveyed, his

silent, choosing not to

blame for the situation was fine with me because, in truth, it was all worth

Josephine asserted,

thing I wanted was for Justin to report this incident to Lord Alexei and risk Josephine being sent back

to cover up for Liam,” Justin replied sternly,

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

park when we

to return, but I

all my fault,” she confessed, taking

silent, seemingly processing

sense that Justin was at a

my head subtly, urging him not to reveal this to Lord Alexei, knowing the

how he is with his family

He’ll insist she returns.

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

he said gently to her and then turned his attention

to my room,” he

to give her a reassuring smile as I followed Justin

knew she would be feeling anxious

advised firmly as we entered his room, and I

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

as checking on the fire had

but he shook his head and picked up his remote

and a picture of a man wearing a ski mask

a few hours ago,” he informed me, pressing play to reveal further

message is

freeing your

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

confirmed that they wanted us to

father and Lord Alexei

I can only imagine what’s

need you to

who these people are or what their intentions might

as we proceed with our investigation,” he urged, and now I understood the

and it was clear that the situation

“I apologise, Justin.

I

warmly and nodded

closer to ruffle my

relaxed my guard, he seized the opportunity to ruffle my hair

shared a good laugh