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.

sent

have

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

were watching us,” I exclaimed, grasping the

nodded solemnly and drew closer to

I trailed off, my mind racing to the worst possible scenarios, realising the potential danger we had

in a comforting hug

just have to be

you,” he reassured, and I couldn’t help but embrace him tightly,

other’s arms, and we chose

tranquillity of the night enveloped us, and if there had been

focused and present in that serene

called my name, and I lifted my

shared it together,” he confessed, and I

it was a day filled with cherished memories

wanting to smile, I found myself lost

I craved, leaving me to wonder if I

but

an unfortunate knock on his door interrupted our

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

I nodded, signalling that he could answer

“I’m going

seem happy with that decision, and his expression conveyed

the door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile that faded when he

rightfully so, as he had

I interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his tone carrying a hint of

even though my demeanour

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

him quickly to make my way to

was still racing from the near-kiss moment with Liam, and I couldn’t help but curse the interruptions that kept

my room, I let out

the perfect moment and

interrupted, and

get in the way of embracing what I was feeling

a good night’s sleep, but it eluded

I thought, I might have snuggled

sleep seemed to be my enemy that night, and it evaded me for most of

the time I finally dozed off, it was already five in the morning, setting the tone for what I knew would be a

woke up at eight, I was aware that breakfast had

morning routine, I managed to get ready by

found everyone already

was at the

saw me, he promptly got up from his seat

it made me feel a bit shy to

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

be aware that I didn’t

smile in response to her comment and greeted everyone before taking a

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

my food, a sweet gesture that warmed my

question brought me

for me to connect the dots, given my sluggish

were sent to do something at Grandma Stephanie’s house, and the person who sent them blew up the van to cover their tracks,” I was impressed by Justin’s

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

Liam about finding his girlfriend made me

suddenly bothered me, even

for Liam

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

conversation about Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia

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

all here because of her?” Marvin teased, and I found it

inside me threatened to surface, but I knew I couldn’t

stayed seated, not wanting to draw attention to my inner

tight knot formed in my chest, the kind that usually preceded

me, especially not in

to remain composed and steady, even though it

friends,” Liam replied, attempting to downplay any romantic connection between him and

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

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

common in Mountain, and

and I felt

away and stood up to excuse myself, pretending that I needed to

the moment I was out of sight, I hastened up

inside my room, I allowed myself to

to regain composure, but tears streamed down my

sensitive nerve, and I

on my bed in my room, I couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the thought that there might be

Sophia, which was precisely why

tears streaming down my cheeks, I allowed myself to cry

this release, to let out the emotions that had been building up