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,”

means they were watching us,” I exclaimed, grasping

nodded solemnly and

trailed off, my mind racing to the worst possible scenarios, realising the

close, enveloping me in a comforting hug while gently

to be more

couldn’t help but embrace him

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

and if there had been music playing, I would

I wanted to stay focused and

called my name, and I lifted my head to meet

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

a day filled

I found

held a promise that stirred emotions I didn’t know I craved, leaving me to wonder if I was merely imagining things

whisper, but my voice caught in my

he was about to lean in for a kiss, an unfortunate knock on his door interrupted our moment, and I couldn’t help but curse whatever seemed

word under his

looked at me, and I nodded, signalling

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

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

the door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile that

rightfully so,

Oliver asked, his

to appear nonchalant even though my demeanour probably

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

to make my way to

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

I let out a frustrated

waiting for the perfect moment and just seize it,” my wolf, Onyx, suggested,

been interrupted,

was determined not to let anything else get in the way of

went to bed hoping for a good night’s sleep, but it eluded

I might have snuggled into his arms and drifted off

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

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

up at eight, I was aware that breakfast had likely

morning routine, I managed to get ready

arriving, I found

available chair was at the

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

was a kind gesture, but it made me feel a bit shy to be the centre

attention to my tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to use concealer to

would be aware that

in response to her comment and greeted everyone before taking

and I

that he was helping me serve my food,

Noah’s question brought me back to the

a moment for me to connect the dots, given my

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

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

comment to Liam about finding

bothered me, even

for Liam were deeper

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

Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia

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

here because of her?” Marvin teased,

threatened to surface, but I knew

stayed seated, not wanting to draw attention to my

usually preceded tears, but I forced

let my emotions overwhelm me,

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

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

about the night

asserting that Liam had

was common in Mountain, and it had never bothered me

I felt a surge of emotions rising

my plate away and stood up to excuse myself, pretending

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

allowed myself to release the emotions that had been

to regain composure, but tears streamed down my cheeks

a sensitive nerve, and I needed a moment to collect myself and process

room, I couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the thought that there might be something between Liam

was crystal clear that he cared deeply for Sophia, which

tears streaming down my cheeks, I

to let out the emotions that