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

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

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

solemnly and

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

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

have to be more

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

in each other’s arms, and we chose to savour the moment,

enveloped us, and if there had

I wanted to stay focused and present in that

name, and I lifted my head to meet

was incredible, and I’m grateful we shared it together,” he confessed,

day filled with

found myself lost in Liam’s

I craved, leaving me to

managed to whisper, but

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

his breath too, which was

at me, and I nodded, signalling that

announced, “I’m going to

Liam didn’t seem happy with that

door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile that

and rightfully so, as

Oliver asked, his tone carrying a hint of

trying to appear nonchalant even though my demeanour probably gave away

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

to make my way to my

and I couldn’t help but curse the interruptions

in my room, I let

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

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

in the way of embracing what I was feeling for

bed hoping for a good

Liam had been there, I thought, I might

be my enemy that night, and it evaded me for

morning, setting the tone for

woke up at eight, I was

to get ready by eight-thirty and

found everyone

chair was at

he promptly got up from his seat beside

me feel a

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

everyone would be aware

her comment

“Slept late,” and I nodded,

helping me serve my food, a

collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought me

a moment for me to connect the dots, given

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,”

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

to Liam about finding his girlfriend made me

word “girlfriend” suddenly bothered me,

realisation hit me that perhaps my feelings for Liam

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

about Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia weighed

finds her fated Li? Will you be able to

Marvin teased, and I found

me threatened to surface, but

to draw attention to my inner

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

me, especially not in

though it felt like a

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

and teased him about the night she went missing, implying that

asserting that Liam had practically confessed his feelings for

was common in Mountain, and it had never bothered

struck a nerve, and I felt a surge of emotions rising

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

walked away from the dining room, but the moment I was out of sight, I hastened up the stairs, desperate to reach my

room, I allowed myself to release the emotions

deeply, trying to regain composure,

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

in my room, I couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the

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

down my cheeks, I

the emotions that had been building