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 hurriedly hiding us in a safe house when the Stepanovs clashed with the

because of situations like

will take it lightly that his daughter died while trying to solve a case you brought to the table? Do you think he will consider the bond between our families? This kind of behaviour is what I expected from Noah and Sebastian but not from you, Li,” he expressed, his gaze

have

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

times, desperately wanting to speak

you had locked yourself in your room

the lie when it turned out you had actually called

informed me about such

were meant

in you,” he conveyed, his disappointment

remained silent, choosing not

situation was fine with me because, in truth, it

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

trouble, as the last thing I wanted

up for Liam,” Justin replied

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

at the fellowship park

I got curious and ran toward the

my fault,” she

fell silent, seemingly processing the

could sense that Justin was at a loss for

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

he is with his family and what he

He’ll insist she returns.

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

her and

me to my room,” he ordered, and

managed to give her a reassuring smile as I followed Justin to

knew she would be feeling

firmly as we entered

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

as checking on the fire had nothing to do

nothing to do with Sophia,” I clarified, but he shook his head

and a picture of

few hours ago,” he informed me, pressing play to

is

your

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

that they wanted us to be aware

and Lord Alexei have

I

you to be

no idea who these people are

that we stay vigilant as we proceed with our investigation,” he urged,

must have rattled him after witnessing that scene, and

“I apologise, Justin.

won’t happen again,” I said sincerely, knowing

smiled warmly and nodded

cousins for?” he said playfully, attempting to come closer to ruffle my hair, but I quickly stepped back, wary of his

raised his hands in mock surrender, and the moment I relaxed my guard, he seized the opportunity to ruffle my hair and

a good laugh