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 gasp

they were watching us,” I

and drew

could have…” I trailed off, my mind racing to the worst possible scenarios,

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

to

anyone hurt you,” he reassured, and I couldn’t help

and we chose to

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

stay focused

I lifted my

shared it

filled with cherished memories

I found myself

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

whisper, but my

knock on his door interrupted our moment, and I couldn’t help but curse whatever seemed to

word under his breath too, which was quite endearing, causing me to

I nodded, signalling that he could

and in need of sleep, I announced, “I’m going

with that

the door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile that

appeared visibly awkward, and rightfully so, as he

asked, his tone carrying a hint of

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

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

quickly to make my way to my

near-kiss moment with Liam, and I couldn’t help but

my room, I let out

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

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

in the way of embracing what I was

bed hoping for a good night’s sleep, but

I thought, I might have snuggled into his

sleep seemed to be my enemy that night, and it evaded me for

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

at eight, I was aware

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

I found everyone already

was at the far end of

up from

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

to my tired appearance, as

be aware

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

and I nodded, grateful for

my food, a sweet gesture

Noah’s question brought me back to the

me to connect the dots, given

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 Justin’s theory and

guess finding your girlfriend will be fun with all

to Liam about finding his girlfriend made me

word “girlfriend” suddenly bothered me, even though it

me that perhaps my feelings for Liam were deeper than I

slightly as I lifted the fork, but I quickly placed it back on the plate, hoping

conversation about Liam potentially reuniting with

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

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

me threatened to surface, but I knew I

wanting to draw attention to my

usually preceded tears, but I forced myself to take deep breaths

me, especially not in

even though it felt like a

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

let it slide and teased him about the night she

Liam

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

and I felt a

and stood up to excuse myself, pretending

was out of sight, I

I allowed myself to release the emotions that had been building

breathed deeply, trying to regain composure, but tears streamed

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

berate myself for

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

streaming down my cheeks, I allowed myself

release, to let out the emotions that had been