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 seen

They gave instructions and showed us getting into

they were watching us,” I exclaimed, grasping the

solemnly and drew closer to

means they could have…” I trailed off, my mind racing to the worst possible scenarios, realising the potential danger we had placed ourselves in due to

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

to

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

and we chose to savour the moment, relishing

us, and if there had been music playing, I would

wanted to stay focused and present in that

he softly called my name, and I lifted my head

I’m grateful we shared it

it was a day filled with cherished memories etched in my

found myself lost in Liam’s

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

whisper, but

door interrupted our

under his breath too, which

and I nodded, signalling that he could

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

with that decision,

had a smile that

and rightfully so, as he

asked, his tone

even though my demeanour probably gave away

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

him quickly to make my way

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

I let out

perfect moment and just seize it,” my

moment had been interrupted, and it wasn’t

get in the way of embracing what I

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

might have snuggled into his arms and drifted off

that night, and

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

I was aware that

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

arriving, I found

at the

promptly got up from his seat beside Liam,

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

dark circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired

aware that I didn’t sleep

her comment and greeted everyone before taking a seat

late,” and I nodded, grateful for

noticed that he was helping me serve my food,

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

moment for me to connect the dots, given my

who sent them blew

be fun with all the danger looming,” Sebastien

about finding his girlfriend made me

word “girlfriend” suddenly bothered me,

realisation hit me that perhaps my feelings for Liam

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

potentially reuniting with Sophia weighed heavily on

and finds her fated Li? Will you be able to move on? You’ve already moved heaven and earth, for Sophia’s

here because of her?” Marvin teased, and I found it hard

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

wanting to draw

formed in my chest, the kind that usually preceded

me, especially not in front

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

friends,” Liam replied, attempting to downplay

Charlotte didn’t let it slide and teased him about the night

asserting that Liam had practically confessed his feelings for

banter was common in Mountain, and it had never bothered me

struck a nerve, and I felt a surge

bear it any longer, I pushed my plate away and stood

the moment I was out of sight, I hastened up the stairs, desperate

inside my room, I allowed myself to release the emotions

trying to regain composure, but tears streamed

a sensitive nerve, and I needed a moment to collect

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

he cared deeply for Sophia, which was precisely why we were in Grizlo

my cheeks, I allowed myself to cry

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