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

parents have

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

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

and drew

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

me in a comforting hug while

have to

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

arms, and we chose to savour the

if there had been music playing, I would have swayed

focused and present in

and I lifted my

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

filled with cherished memories etched

wanting to smile, I found myself lost in Liam’s

eyes held a promise that stirred emotions I didn’t know I craved, leaving me to wonder if I was merely imagining things or overanalysing the

but my voice caught in

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

heard Liam mutter a curse word under his breath too, which was quite endearing, causing

I nodded,

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

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

opened the door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile that

appeared visibly awkward, and rightfully so, as he

Oliver asked, his tone carrying a hint

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

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

to

and I couldn’t help but curse the interruptions that kept

in my room, I let out a

for the perfect moment and just seize it,” my wolf,

had been interrupted, and

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

for a good night’s sleep, but

thought, I might have snuggled into his arms and drifted off

be my enemy that night, and it evaded me for most of the

I finally dozed off, it was already five in the morning, setting the

eight, I was aware that breakfast had likely been

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

found

available chair was at the far

Oliver saw me, he promptly got up from

but it made me feel a

you get hit by a truck? Jo, those dark circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to use concealer to hide the

aware

a smile in response to her comment

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

he was helping me serve my food, a sweet gesture that warmed my

question brought me back to the topic of our

moment for me to connect the

were sent to do something at Grandma Stephanie’s house, and the person who sent them blew up the van

fun with all the danger looming,” Sebastien

about finding his girlfriend

bothered me, even though it hadn’t

perhaps my feelings for Liam were deeper than I had initially

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

conversation about Liam potentially reuniting with

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

Marvin teased,

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

wanting to draw attention

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

couldn’t let my emotions overwhelm me, especially not

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

friends,” Liam replied, attempting to

teased him about the night she went

that Liam had practically confessed his feelings for Sophia in

common in Mountain, and it had

I felt

away and stood up to excuse myself, pretending that I needed to

out of sight, I hastened up the stairs, desperate to reach my room and let my tears flow in

myself to release the emotions that had been building

composure, but tears streamed

teasing about Sophia and Liam had hit a sensitive nerve, and I needed a moment

room, I couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the thought that there might

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

streaming down my cheeks, I allowed myself

release, to let out the emotions