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

parents have already

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

means they were watching us,” I exclaimed,

and

the worst possible

me in a comforting hug

just have to be more careful,

you,” he reassured, and I couldn’t help

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

enveloped us, and if there had been music playing,

wanted to stay focused and present in that

he softly called my name, and I

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

incident, it was a day filled with cherished memories etched

wanting to smile, I found myself lost

know I craved, leaving me

I managed to whisper, but my voice

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

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

looked at me, and I nodded,

in need of sleep, I announced, “I’m going

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

opened the door, revealing Oliver, who had a

visibly awkward, and rightfully so, as

I interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his tone carrying a hint

even though

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

quickly to make my way

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

room, I let out

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

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

anything else get in the way of embracing

bed hoping for a good

Liam had been there, I thought, I might

my enemy that night, and it evaded me for most

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

up at eight, I was aware that breakfast

ready by eight-thirty and

I found everyone already

was at the far

promptly got up from his seat beside Liam, offering it

was a kind gesture, but it made me feel a bit shy

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

aware that I didn’t

comment and greeted everyone before

“Slept late,” and I nodded, grateful for

me serve my food,

I could fully collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought me back to the

for me to connect the dots,

the person who sent them blew up the van to cover their tracks,” I was impressed by

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

Liam about finding his

“girlfriend” suddenly bothered me, even though

realisation hit me that perhaps my feelings for Liam were deeper than I had

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

conversation about Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia weighed

Li? Will you be able to move on? You’ve already moved heaven and

we all here because of her?” Marvin teased, and I

threatened to surface, but I

seated, not wanting to draw attention to my inner

kind that usually preceded tears, but I forced myself to take deep

couldn’t let my emotions overwhelm me, especially not in front

and steady, even though it felt

I are just friends,” Liam replied, attempting to downplay

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

in with another playful comment, asserting that Liam

teasing banter was common in Mountain, and

time, it struck a nerve, and I felt

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

the moment I was out of sight, I hastened

myself to release the emotions that had been building

deeply, trying to regain composure, but tears streamed down my cheeks

nerve, and

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

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

my cheeks, I allowed myself to

out the emotions that had been building up inside