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

parents have already seen

and showed us getting into a cab,” he

us,” I

nodded solemnly and

possible scenarios, realising the potential danger we had placed ourselves in due to my

enveloping me in a comforting hug

have to be more

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

other’s arms, and we chose to savour the moment, relishing

tranquillity of the night enveloped us, and if there had

to stay focused and

and I lifted my

incredible, and I’m grateful we shared it

day filled with cherished memories etched in

to smile, I found myself lost in

promise that stirred emotions I didn’t know I craved, leaving me to wonder if I

managed to whisper, but my

door interrupted our

mutter a curse word under his breath too, which was quite

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

sleep, I announced, “I’m going to bed,” making my way toward the

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

opened the door, revealing Oliver, who had a

and rightfully so, as

interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his tone

to appear nonchalant even

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

passing him quickly to make my way to my

the near-kiss moment with Liam, and I

room, I

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

moment had been interrupted, and it

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

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

might have snuggled into his arms

that night, and it

I finally dozed off, it was already five in the morning, setting the tone for what I knew would

eight, I was aware that

I managed to get ready

found everyone already

chair was at the far end

Oliver saw me, he promptly got up from

a kind gesture, but it made me feel a bit

my tired

would be aware that I

smile in response to her comment and greeted everyone before taking a seat

and I nodded, grateful

that he was helping me serve my food, a

collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought me back

me to connect the dots, given my sluggish

“We believe the perpetrators were sent to do something at Grandma Stephanie’s house, and the person who

girlfriend will be fun with all the danger looming,”

Liam about finding his girlfriend

me, even

hit me that perhaps my feelings for

I quickly placed it back on the

with

and finds her fated Li? Will you be able

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

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

not wanting to draw attention to my

formed in my chest, the kind that usually preceded tears, but I forced myself to take deep breaths and

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

even though it felt

and I are just friends,” Liam replied, attempting to downplay any romantic connection

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

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

in Mountain, and it had never

this time, it struck a nerve, and I felt a

any longer, I pushed my plate away and stood up to excuse

but the moment I was out of sight, I hastened up

I allowed myself to release the emotions that had been

deeply, trying to regain composure,

a sensitive nerve,

help but berate myself for foolishly

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

streaming down my cheeks, I allowed myself to

out the emotions that had been building