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 a

parents have

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

us,” I exclaimed, grasping the gravity

solemnly and drew closer to

means they could have…” I trailed off, my mind racing to the worst possible scenarios, realising

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

to

and I couldn’t help but embrace

found solace in each other’s arms, and we chose to savour

the night enveloped us, and if there had been music

I wanted to stay focused and

softly called my name, and I lifted my head to

it

day filled with

to smile, I found myself lost

emotions I didn’t know I craved, leaving me to wonder if I was merely imagining things or overanalysing

managed to whisper, but my

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

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

looked at me, and I nodded,

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

happy with that

opened the door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile that

awkward, and rightfully so, as he had interrupted

something?” Oliver asked, his tone carrying a hint

to appear nonchalant even though my demeanour

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

replied, passing him quickly to make

from the near-kiss moment with Liam, and

in my room, I let out a frustrated

we should stop waiting for the perfect moment and just seize it,” my wolf, Onyx, suggested, sharing

moment had been interrupted, and

else get in

bed hoping for a good night’s sleep,

had been there, I thought, I might have snuggled

that night, and it evaded me

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

up at eight, I was aware

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

arriving, I found

chair was at the far end of

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

feel a bit shy

circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to use concealer to hide the evidence of

would be aware that I didn’t sleep

a smile in response to her comment and greeted everyone before

I nodded, grateful for

he was helping me serve my food, a sweet

collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought me

took a moment for me to connect the

the perpetrators 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 theory and

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

comment to Liam about finding his

“girlfriend” suddenly bothered me,

feelings for Liam were deeper

hands trembled slightly as I lifted the fork, but I quickly placed it back on the

conversation about Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia weighed heavily on

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

here because of her?” Marvin

me threatened to surface, but I knew I

wanting to draw attention to

kind that usually preceded tears, but I forced myself to take deep breaths and

let my emotions overwhelm me,

and steady, even though it felt like a struggle to keep my emotions

I are just friends,” Liam replied, attempting to

about the night she went missing, implying that he

Liam had practically confessed his feelings for Sophia in the

in Mountain, and it had never bothered me

this time, it struck a nerve, and I felt a surge of emotions rising

longer, I pushed my plate away and stood up to

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

room, I allowed myself to release the emotions that

regain composure, but tears streamed

seemed that this teasing about Sophia and Liam had hit a sensitive nerve, and I needed a moment to collect myself and

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

Sophia, which was precisely why we were in Grizlo in

down my cheeks, I allowed myself

this release, to let out the