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 a

have

gave instructions and showed us getting into a cab,” he revealed, causing me to gasp in

I

and drew closer

worst possible scenarios, realising

comforting hug

just have to

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

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

night enveloped us, and if there had been

wanted to stay focused and present

and I lifted my head to

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

was a day filled

found myself lost in

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

but my voice

a kiss, an unfortunate knock on his door

curse word under his breath too, which was quite endearing, causing me to chuckle despite

looked at me, and I nodded, signalling that he could answer the

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

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

opened the door, revealing Oliver, who had a

visibly awkward, and rightfully so, as he

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

nonchalant even though my demeanour

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

passing him quickly to make my way

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

room, I

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

in a row, our moment had been interrupted, and

was determined not to let anything else get in the way of embracing what I was feeling for

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

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

that night,

already five in the morning, setting the tone for what I knew would be a

at eight, I was aware that breakfast

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

found

was at the far

promptly got up from his seat beside Liam, offering it

it made me feel a bit shy

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

everyone would be aware that

to her comment and

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

my food, a sweet gesture that warmed

Noah’s question brought me back to

a moment for me to connect the dots, given

Justin responded, “We believe 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

with all the

Liam about finding

“girlfriend” suddenly bothered me, even

realisation hit me that perhaps my feelings for Liam were

quickly placed it back on the plate, hoping

about Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia

you be able

Marvin teased, and I found it hard to

surface, but I knew I

wanting to draw

tight knot formed in my chest, the kind that usually preceded

let my emotions overwhelm me,

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

attempting to downplay

him about the night she went missing, implying that he had planned to

asserting that Liam had practically confessed his

was common in Mountain, and it

struck a nerve, and I felt a surge of emotions rising within

pushed my plate away and stood

I was out of sight, I hastened up the stairs, desperate to reach my room and

inside my room, I allowed myself to release the emotions that had

composure,

Liam had hit a sensitive nerve,

my bed in my room, I couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining

deeply for Sophia, which was precisely why we

my cheeks, I allowed myself to

let out the emotions that