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.

then, but I still vividly recall our parents hurriedly hiding us in a safe house when the Stepanovs clashed with the

precisely because of situations

Lord Alexei 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

have stopped

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

times, desperately

locked yourself in your room and were

caught in the lie when it turned out you had actually called your grandma to ask her to

should have informed me about

meant

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

choosing

fine with

asserted,

anything that might lead to trouble, as the last thing I wanted

Liam,” Justin replied sternly, but

it,” she countered, and I saw a glimmer in Justin’s eyes, suggesting

the fellowship park when we heard

return, but I got curious and ran toward the

my fault,”

seemingly processing

was at

seeking confirmation, but I shook my head subtly, urging him not to reveal this to Lord Alexei, knowing the consequences that could

how he is with his family and what

He’ll insist she returns.

next time, I promise,” I linked him,

said gently to her and then turned

room,” he ordered, and Josephine

give her a reassuring smile as I followed

my wing, and I knew she would be feeling anxious

advised firmly as we entered his room, and I nodded in

lives in the process,” he cautioned, assuming that my actions were connected to Sophia’s

I disagreed, as checking on the

but he shook his head and picked up

pointed it towards the television, turning it on, and a picture of a man wearing a ski mask appeared on the

few hours ago,” he informed

is

freeing your girlfriend

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

down my spine confirmed that they wanted us to be

father and Lord

yet, but I can only imagine what’s going

I need you

these people are

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

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

“I apologise, Justin.

again,” I said sincerely, knowing he

and nodded in

closer to ruffle my

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

good laugh at