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

parents have

us getting into a cab,” he revealed, causing me to gasp in

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

solemnly and drew

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

a comforting hug while gently stroking my hair to ease my

just have to

anyone hurt you,” he reassured, and I couldn’t help but embrace him tightly, cherishing the safety and warmth

we chose to savour the moment,

tranquillity of the night enveloped us, and if there had been music playing, I would have swayed

focused

called my name, and I lifted my head to meet

shared it together,” he confessed,

incident, it was a day filled with cherished memories etched

to smile, I found myself lost in Liam’s

craved, leaving me to wonder if I was merely imagining things or

managed to whisper, but my voice caught in

in for a kiss, an unfortunate knock on his door interrupted our moment, and I couldn’t help but curse whatever seemed to be conspiring

I heard Liam mutter a curse word under his breath too, which was quite endearing, causing me to chuckle despite the

I nodded, signalling that

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

happy with that decision,

Oliver, who had a smile that

and rightfully

I interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his tone

even

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

I replied, passing him quickly to make

and I couldn’t help but curse the interruptions that kept occurring between

my room, I let out a

for the perfect moment and just seize it,” my wolf, Onyx, suggested, sharing

in a row, our moment had been interrupted, and it wasn’t the best sign, but I

else get in the way of embracing what I was feeling

hoping for a good night’s sleep,

had been there, I thought, I might have snuggled into his arms

enemy that night, and it evaded me for

it was already five in the morning, setting the

I was aware that breakfast had likely

my morning routine, I managed to get ready by eight-thirty and made my

found

available chair was at the far end of the

he promptly got up from his seat

gesture, but it made me feel a bit shy to be the centre

dark circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to use concealer

aware that I didn’t sleep

her comment and

I nodded,

me serve my food, a sweet gesture that warmed

I could fully collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought me back

me to connect the dots, given my sluggish

“We believe the perpetrators were sent to do something at Grandma Stephanie’s house, and the person who sent them blew

with all the

finding

word “girlfriend” suddenly bothered me,

my feelings for Liam

slightly as I lifted the fork, but I quickly placed it back on the plate, hoping no one

reuniting with Sophia weighed heavily

she returns and finds her fated Li? Will you be able to

Marvin

inside me threatened to surface,

wanting to draw

tight knot formed in my chest, the kind that usually preceded tears, but I forced myself to take

let my emotions overwhelm me, especially

composed and steady, even though

attempting to downplay any romantic connection

teased him about the night

with another playful comment, asserting that Liam had practically confessed his feelings for Sophia in

common in Mountain, and it had never

it struck a nerve, and I felt a

plate away and stood up to excuse myself, pretending

of sight, I hastened up the stairs, desperate to reach my room and let my tears flow

I allowed myself to

trying to regain composure, but tears

and Liam had hit a sensitive nerve, and I needed a moment to collect myself

but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the thought that there might be something

that he cared deeply for Sophia, which was precisely why we were

streaming down my cheeks, I allowed

needed this release, to let out the emotions that had been