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

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

watching us,” I exclaimed,

and drew

trailed off, my mind racing to the worst possible scenarios, realising the potential danger we had

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

just have to be more careful,

I couldn’t help but embrace

and we chose to savour

there had been music

to stay focused and

he softly called my name, and I lifted my head to meet

was incredible, and I’m grateful we shared it

a day filled with cherished memories etched

smile, I found myself lost

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

managed to whisper, but my voice caught in

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

a curse word under his breath too, which was quite endearing, causing

at me, and I nodded, signalling that he

and in need of sleep, I announced, “I’m going to bed,” making my way toward

seem happy with that

opened the door, revealing Oliver, who had

rightfully

something?” Oliver asked, his tone carrying a hint of

even though my demeanour probably

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

passing him quickly to make

the near-kiss moment with Liam, and I couldn’t

in my room, I let out a frustrated

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

row, our moment had been interrupted, and it

to let anything else get in the way of

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

only Liam had been there, I thought, I might have snuggled into his arms and

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

finally dozed off, it was already five in the morning,

I woke up at eight, I was aware that breakfast

I managed to get ready by eight-thirty

arriving, I found everyone

chair was at

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

but it made me feel a bit shy

by a truck? Jo, those dark circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to

aware that I didn’t

in response to her comment and

“Slept late,” and I nodded,

that he was helping me serve my food, a sweet gesture

I could fully collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought

connect the dots, given my

Grandma Stephanie’s house, and the person who sent them blew up the van to cover

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

Liam about finding his

suddenly bothered me, even

for Liam were deeper than I

quickly placed it back on the plate, hoping no

reuniting with

finds her fated Li? Will you be able to move on?

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

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

to draw attention to my

usually preceded tears, but I forced

me, especially not

all my strength to remain composed and steady, even though

Liam replied, attempting to downplay any romantic connection between him and

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

in with another playful comment, asserting that Liam

Mountain,

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

I pushed my plate away and stood up to excuse myself,

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

allowed myself to release the emotions that had been

to regain composure,

and Liam had hit a sensitive nerve,

for

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

cheeks, I allowed myself to cry

release, to let out the emotions that