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 already seen

instructions and showed us getting into a cab,” he revealed, causing

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

solemnly and

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

in a comforting hug while gently stroking my hair to

just have to be more careful,

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

in each other’s arms, and we chose

and if there had

to stay focused

name, and I lifted

I’m grateful we shared it

day filled

smile, I found myself lost in

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

managed to whisper, but my voice

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

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

me, and I nodded, signalling that he could

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

didn’t seem happy with that decision, and his expression conveyed his

who had a smile that faded

rightfully so, as

asked, his tone

my head, trying to appear nonchalant even though my demeanour probably

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

him quickly to make my

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

I

stop waiting for the perfect moment and just seize it,” my

row, our moment had been interrupted, and it

not to let anything else get in the way of embracing

went to bed hoping for a good night’s

there, I thought, I might have snuggled into

be my enemy that night, and it evaded

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

eight, I was aware that

routine, I managed to get ready by

arriving, I found

chair was at

he promptly got up from his seat beside

feel a bit

circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as

aware that

her comment and greeted

“Slept late,” and I nodded, grateful for

noticed that he was helping me serve my food,

collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought me back

connect the dots, given my sluggish

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

be fun with all the danger looming,” Sebastien

Liam about finding his girlfriend made me

me, even though it

my feelings for Liam were deeper

lifted the fork, but I quickly

conversation about Liam potentially reuniting with

you do if she returns and finds her fated Li? Will you be able to move on? You’ve already moved heaven and earth, for Sophia’s

here because of her?” Marvin teased,

emotions inside me threatened to surface, but I knew

wanting to draw attention to my

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

overwhelm me, especially not in

mustered all my strength to remain composed and steady, even though it felt like a struggle

I are just friends,” Liam replied, attempting to downplay any romantic connection

teased him about the night she went

Liam

common in Mountain, and it had

and I felt a surge of emotions rising

to bear it any longer, I pushed my plate away and stood up to excuse myself, pretending that

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

my room, I allowed myself to release the emotions that had been building

breathed deeply, trying to regain composure, but tears

about Sophia and Liam had hit a sensitive nerve, and I needed a moment to collect myself and process these

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

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

tears streaming down my cheeks,

out the