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 already

us getting into a cab,” he revealed,

watching us,” I

nodded solemnly and

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

comforting hug

just have to

I couldn’t help but embrace him tightly, cherishing

and we chose to savour

and if there had been music playing, I would have swayed

wanted to stay focused and present in that serene

and I lifted my head to

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

the incident, it was a day filled with cherished

found

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

to whisper, but my

his door interrupted our moment, and I

word under his breath

I nodded, signalling that he could answer the

announced, “I’m going to bed,” making

that decision, and his expression conveyed

revealing Oliver, who had a

visibly awkward, and rightfully so, as

interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his

even though my demeanour probably gave away

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

replied, passing him quickly to make

Liam, and I

room, I let out a frustrated

stop waiting for the perfect moment and just seize it,”

a row, our moment had been interrupted, and it wasn’t the best sign, but I remained

let anything else get in the way of embracing what I was feeling for

to bed hoping for a good

had been there, I thought, I might

enemy that night, and it evaded me for most of

was already five in the morning, setting the tone for what

I was aware that breakfast had likely been

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

I found everyone

chair was at the

up from his seat beside Liam, offering

made me feel a bit shy to be the centre of

those dark circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as I

be aware that I didn’t sleep

smile in response to her comment and greeted

late,” and I nodded, grateful

my food, a sweet gesture that warmed my

my thoughts, Noah’s question brought me back to the topic of

me to connect

do something at Grandma Stephanie’s house, and the person who sent

guess finding your girlfriend will be fun with all the danger

comment to Liam about finding his girlfriend made me

bothered me, even though it hadn’t

my feelings for Liam were deeper than I had

the fork, but I quickly placed it

Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia weighed

you be able to move on? You’ve already moved heaven

all here because of her?” Marvin

surface, but I knew

not wanting to draw attention to my

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

emotions overwhelm me, especially not in front

though it felt

are just friends,” Liam replied, attempting to downplay any romantic connection between him

and teased him about the night she went missing, implying

that Liam had

was common in Mountain,

it struck a nerve, and I felt a surge of emotions

I pushed my plate away and stood

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

allowed myself to release the emotions that

regain composure, but tears streamed down my cheeks

a sensitive nerve, and I needed

berate myself for foolishly

cared deeply for Sophia, which was precisely

down my cheeks, I allowed myself to

the emotions that had been building up