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

parents have

us getting into a cab,” he revealed, causing me to

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

solemnly and

mind racing to the worst possible scenarios, realising the potential danger we had placed ourselves in due to

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

just have to

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

we chose to savour the

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

focused and present

and I lifted my head to meet

shared it together,” he confessed, and I couldn’t agree

it was a day filled with cherished memories etched in my

smile, I found myself

I craved, leaving me to wonder if I was merely imagining

I managed to whisper, but my voice caught

in for a kiss, an unfortunate knock on his door interrupted our moment, and I couldn’t help but curse whatever seemed to be

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

nodded,

I announced, “I’m going to bed,”

happy with that decision,

who had a smile that faded when he

appeared visibly awkward, and rightfully so, as he

something?” Oliver asked, his tone carrying

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

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

quickly to make my

with Liam, and I couldn’t

my room, I let

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

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

get in the

for a good night’s sleep,

I thought, I might have snuggled into

night, and it evaded me for

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

at eight, I was aware

get ready by eight-thirty and

arriving, I found

chair was at the far end of

saw me, he promptly got up from his seat beside Liam, offering it

was a kind gesture, but it made me feel

dark circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to use concealer to hide the evidence of my

aware

to her comment

I nodded, grateful for his

he was helping me serve my food, a

fully collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought

a moment for me to connect

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 tracks,” I was impressed by

girlfriend will be fun with all the danger looming,” Sebastien said

Liam about finding his

suddenly bothered me,

my feelings for Liam were deeper than

but I quickly placed it back

with Sophia weighed

do if she returns and finds her fated Li? Will you be

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

me threatened to surface, but I knew

to draw

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

me, especially not in front

remain composed and steady, even though it felt like

attempting to downplay any romantic connection

him about the night she went missing, implying

chimed in with another playful comment, asserting that Liam had practically confessed his

Mountain, and it had

this time, it struck a nerve, and I

pushed my plate away and stood up to

away from the dining room, but the moment I was out of sight, I

myself to release the emotions

to regain composure, but

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

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

crystal clear that he cared deeply for Sophia, which was

my cheeks, I allowed myself to

let out the emotions that had