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 already seen

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

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

and drew closer to

racing to the worst possible scenarios, realising

hug while gently

have to

I couldn’t help

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

the night enveloped us, and if there had

to stay focused and

my name, and I lifted my head to meet

I’m grateful we shared it together,”

filled with cherished memories etched in my

smile, I found myself lost

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

whisper, but my voice caught in my

knock on his door interrupted our moment, and I couldn’t help but curse whatever seemed

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

I nodded, signalling that he could answer the

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

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

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

rightfully so,

asked, his tone carrying a

appear nonchalant even though my demeanour probably gave away the

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

I replied, passing him quickly to make my

Liam, and

I

perfect moment and just seize it,” my

row, our moment had been interrupted, and it wasn’t the best

anything else get in the way of embracing what

went to bed hoping for a good night’s

Liam had been there, I thought, I might

be my enemy that night, and it evaded me for most of the

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

woke up at eight, I was aware that breakfast

going through my morning routine, I managed to get ready by eight-thirty

arriving, I found

only available chair was at

he promptly got up from his seat beside Liam, offering

was a kind gesture, but it made me feel a

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

aware that I

her comment and greeted everyone before

I nodded, grateful for

he was helping me serve my food, a sweet

Noah’s question brought me back to the topic of

moment for me to connect the dots, given my sluggish

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

be fun with all the

about finding

bothered me, even though it

hit me that perhaps my feelings for Liam were deeper than

lifted the fork, but I quickly placed it back on the plate, hoping no one noticed my

Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia weighed heavily

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

of her?” Marvin teased, and I found it hard to

threatened to surface, but I knew I couldn’t show

stayed seated, not wanting to draw attention

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

let my emotions overwhelm me, especially not

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

just friends,” Liam replied, attempting to downplay

Charlotte didn’t let it slide and teased him about the night she went missing, implying that he had planned

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

common in Mountain, and it

a nerve, and I

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

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

room, I allowed myself to release the emotions that

to regain composure, but tears streamed down

Liam had hit a sensitive nerve, and I needed a

couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the thought that

for Sophia, which was precisely why

cheeks, I allowed myself to

this release, to let out the emotions that had