The Dark Side Of Fate

The Beating Of His Heart ~Josphine~ Justin vented his frustration towards Liam, who remained silent and took the blame even though I was the one who convinced him to go to the place in the first place.

The guilt weighed heavily on me and I imagined what Justin must have endured when the King called, desperately trying to speak with Liam, and Justin having no idea how to reach him.

The King’s worry was entirely understandable.

The circumstances had led to everyone being evacuated from Grizlo for a valid reason.

It was only natural for him to be on high alert when something happened, especially since the incident took place at his mother’s house.

I recognised the legitimacy of his fear, and I felt awful for causing so much concern and putting Liam in a negative light with Justin.

I couldn’t shake off the feeling of blame, fearing that it might lead to problems between Liam and me.

As I made my way to my room, I sternly reminded myself not to act impulsively in the future.

Justin’s concerns were entirely justified.

What if we had been attacked in that place? Despite being fighters capable of defending ourselves, we would have been overpowered if they came in large numbers.

The possibility that they might have used weapons as well weighed heavily on my mind.

I may be immune to Silver, but Liam wasn’t.

The seriousness of the situation dawned on me, and I felt an overwhelming sense of remorse for my actions.

While I was in the shower, I heard a knock on the door, and my immediate instinct told me it was Liam.

He was the only person who would come knocking at my door this late at night.

Covered in soap, I decided that once I finished freshening up, I would head to his room.

The idea of going to his room gave me a rush of excitement, causing goosebumps to prickle my skin.

The memories of our time together at the lake and in his room replayed in my mind.

The way he spoke and the things he did made my heart flutter.

The almost-kiss we had shared at the lake was real; it couldn’t have been a product of my imagination.

I was certain of it.

After I finished freshening up and slipped into my pyjamas, I decided to check on Liam to ensure he was okay, especially since Justin’s demeanour had been serious.

Gently knocking on his door, I was surprised when Liam opened it and motioned for me to come in.

As I stood in his room, I felt a bit uncertain about what to say or do.

Liam looked attractive in his shorts, and not wearing anything on top allowed my mind to wander for a brief moment.

“Sorry about…” I began, but he interrupted me, preventing me from finishing the sentence.

He quickly put on a T- shirt and then guided me towards the balcony.

“I had a great time today, and I don’t regret going with you to that place.

I’m just relieved that we made it back home safely,” he expressed, stepping out onto the balcony.

I watched him closely, unsure of how he felt about the situation.

“So you’re not upset with me?” I inquired, and he shook his head, offering his hand to invite me to join him on the balcony.

“Not at all,” he reassured me, pulling me closer so that we stood side by side, gazing up at the stars in the night sky.

In that serene moment, I knew we shared a special connection, and the day’s adventure had only strengthened our bond.

As he gazed at the night sky, I found myself studying him closely.

It was surprising to see that he didn’t appear affected by the incident with Justin.

It seemed as though he had brushed it off, which I knew was to my advantage.

I gently reached out and touched his arm, prompting him to look at me.

“You know you shouldn’t have lied for my sake,” I remarked, feeling grateful for his gesture but also concerned about him getting in trouble.

Liam chuckled and replied, “Who said I was lying? I actually wanted to check it out myself; you just helped me make up my mind faster,” he admitted with a mischievous grin, causing me to laugh along with him.

It was a relief to know that we were on the same page, and our adventurous spirits only brought us closer together.

Not ready to leave just yet, I decided to initiate a conversation with him.

“What do you think the housekeeper might have done?” I asked, seeking his thoughts on the matter.

He gazed at me, pondering the question.

“Beats me, Jo, but one thing’s for sure: we need to be extremely cautious from now on,” he responded, his smile fading as he emphasised the seriousness of the situation.

He continued, “We were under surveillance by those perpetrators.

even sent a

have already

getting into a cab,” he revealed, causing me

they were watching us,” I exclaimed, grasping the gravity of the

and drew closer to

have…” I trailed off, my mind racing to the worst possible scenarios, realising the potential danger we had placed ourselves in due

me close, enveloping me in a comforting hug while gently stroking my hair to ease my

have to be more careful,

help but embrace him tightly, cherishing the safety

other’s arms, and we chose to savour the moment, relishing each

night enveloped us, and if there had

I wanted to stay focused and present

name, and I lifted my head to meet

incredible, and I’m grateful we shared it together,”

a day filled with cherished

found myself lost

a promise that stirred emotions I didn’t know I craved, leaving me to wonder if I

but my

a kiss, an unfortunate knock on his door interrupted our moment, and I couldn’t help but

curse word under his breath too, which was quite endearing, causing me to chuckle despite

and I nodded, signalling that he could answer

need of sleep, I announced, “I’m going to bed,” making

didn’t seem happy with that decision,

the door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile

and rightfully so, as

I interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his tone

trying to appear nonchalant even though my demeanour probably

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

passing him quickly to make my way

and I couldn’t

my room, I let out a

waiting for the perfect moment and just

moment had been interrupted, and it wasn’t

get in the way of embracing what

went to bed hoping for a good

Liam had been there, I thought, I might have snuggled

night, and it evaded me for most of

the morning,

I was aware that

to get ready by eight-thirty and made my way to

found

was at the far end

saw me, he promptly got up from his seat beside Liam, offering it to

but it made me feel a bit shy to

tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to use concealer to hide the

be aware that I didn’t

in response to her comment and greeted

whispered, “Slept late,” and I nodded, grateful for

that he was helping me serve my

collect my thoughts, Noah’s question

to connect the dots, given

who sent them blew up the van to cover their tracks,” I was impressed

girlfriend will be fun with all the danger looming,” Sebastien said to

about finding his girlfriend made me

bothered me, even

feelings for Liam were

fork, but I quickly placed it back on the

with Sophia weighed heavily on

do if she returns and finds her fated Li? Will you

because of her?” Marvin teased, and I

threatened to surface, but I knew I couldn’t

to draw

usually preceded

couldn’t let my emotions overwhelm me, especially

my strength to remain composed and steady, even though

just friends,” Liam replied, attempting

let it slide and teased him about the night she went missing, implying that he had planned to ask her

comment, asserting that Liam had practically confessed

common in Mountain, and it

and I felt a surge of

bear it any longer, I pushed my plate away and stood

room, but the moment I was out of sight, I hastened up the

I allowed myself to release the emotions

to regain composure, but tears

about Sophia and Liam had hit a sensitive nerve,

I couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the thought that there might be something between Liam and

deeply for Sophia, which was precisely why we were in Grizlo in

down my cheeks, I allowed

this release, to let out the emotions that had