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

have already

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

I exclaimed,

solemnly and drew closer to

have…” I trailed off, my mind racing to the worst possible

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

to

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

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

tranquillity of the night enveloped us, and if there had been music playing, I would

wanted to stay focused and

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

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

filled with cherished memories etched in my

smile, I found myself lost in

I didn’t know I craved, leaving me to wonder if I was merely imagining

managed to whisper, but my voice caught in

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

I heard Liam mutter a curse word under his

looked at me, and I nodded, signalling

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

seem happy with that decision, and his expression conveyed his

the door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile that faded

rightfully

Oliver asked, his

head, trying to appear nonchalant even though my demeanour probably gave away

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

passing him quickly to make my way to my

Liam, and I couldn’t

my room, I let out a frustrated

moment and just seize it,” my

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

not to let anything else get in the way of

a good night’s sleep, but it

only Liam had been there, I thought, I might have snuggled

sleep seemed to be my enemy that night, and it

time I finally dozed off, it was already five in the morning, setting

at eight, I was aware that

my morning routine, I managed to get ready by eight-thirty and made my way to the dining

found

was at the

promptly got up from his seat beside

a kind gesture, but it made me feel a bit

you get hit by a truck? Jo, those dark circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to use concealer to hide the

everyone would be aware that I didn’t

her comment and greeted

whispered, “Slept late,” and I nodded, grateful for

my food,

question brought me back to the topic

me to connect the dots, given my

Stephanie’s house, and the person who sent them blew

with all the danger looming,” Sebastien said

about finding

“girlfriend” suddenly bothered me, even though

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

slightly as 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 heavily on my

and finds her fated Li? Will you be able to

of her?” Marvin teased, and I found

threatened to surface, but I knew I couldn’t

to draw attention to my inner

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

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

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

Liam replied, attempting to downplay

it slide and teased him about the night she went missing,

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

in Mountain, and

a nerve, and I felt

my plate away and stood up to

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

myself to release the

deeply, trying to regain composure, but

Sophia and Liam had hit a sensitive nerve,

my room, I couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the thought that there might

Sophia, which was precisely why we were in

down my cheeks, I allowed myself

out the emotions that had