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

have already seen

into a cab,” he revealed,

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

and

the worst possible scenarios,

me in a comforting hug while gently

to

and I couldn’t help but embrace him tightly, cherishing the safety

each other’s arms, and we chose to

if there

to stay focused and present

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

incredible, and I’m grateful we shared it

filled with

found myself lost in

leaving me to wonder if I was

whisper, but my voice

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

have sworn I heard Liam mutter a curse word under his breath

I nodded, signalling

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

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

had a smile

awkward, and rightfully so, as

something?” Oliver asked, his tone carrying a hint

shook my head, trying to appear nonchalant even though my demeanour

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

him quickly to make my

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

my room, I let out a frustrated

for the perfect moment and

moment had been interrupted, and it wasn’t the

in the way of embracing what I was feeling

hoping for a good night’s sleep, but

had been there, I thought, I might

my enemy that night, and it evaded me for

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

I was aware that

routine, I managed to get ready

I found everyone

only available chair was at the far end of

from his

made me feel a

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

everyone would be aware that I

her comment and greeted everyone before

and I

me serve my food, a

my thoughts, Noah’s question brought me

to connect the dots, given my sluggish

sent to do something at 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 said

comment to Liam about finding his girlfriend made

“girlfriend” suddenly bothered me, even though it hadn’t

that perhaps my feelings for

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

with

if she returns and finds her fated Li? Will you be able to move on?

her?” Marvin teased, and I found it hard to

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

to draw

usually preceded tears, but I forced myself to take deep

emotions overwhelm me, especially

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

friends,” Liam replied, attempting to

the night she went missing, implying that he had planned to ask her

that Liam had practically confessed his feelings for Sophia in

banter was common in Mountain, and it

a nerve, and I felt a surge of emotions rising

stood up to excuse myself, pretending

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

myself to release the

breathed deeply, trying to regain composure, but tears streamed down

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

berate myself for

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

down my cheeks, I allowed

needed this release, to let out the emotions that had been building up