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

and showed us getting into a

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

nodded solemnly and

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

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

just have to be more careful,

reassured, and I couldn’t help but embrace

in each other’s arms, and we chose to savour the moment, relishing each

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

wanted to stay focused and present in that

I lifted my head to

we shared it together,” he

filled with cherished memories etched in my

found

I craved, leaving me

whisper, but my

his door interrupted our moment, and I couldn’t help

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

me, and I nodded, signalling that he

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

that decision, and his expression conveyed

door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile that faded when he

rightfully so, as he had interrupted

interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his tone carrying a

to appear nonchalant even though my demeanour probably gave away the

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

quickly to make my way

and

room, I let out a frustrated

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

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

anything else get in the way of embracing

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

been there, I thought, I might

my enemy that night, and it evaded me for most

already five in the morning, setting

was aware that

routine, I managed to get ready by eight-thirty and

found everyone

available chair was at the far end of

got up from his seat beside Liam, offering it

me feel a bit shy

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

would be aware

her comment and greeted everyone before taking

late,” and I nodded, grateful

noticed that he was helping me serve my food,

collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought

me to connect the

“We believe 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 Justin’s

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

finding his girlfriend made me

me,

that perhaps my feelings for Liam were deeper than

lifted the fork, but I quickly placed it back on the

about Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia weighed

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

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

surface, but

seated, not wanting to draw attention

usually preceded tears, but I forced myself to

couldn’t let my emotions overwhelm me, especially not in front

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

are just friends,” Liam replied, attempting

the night she went missing, implying that he had planned to

that Liam had practically confessed

Mountain, and it had never bothered

it struck a nerve, and I felt a surge

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

out of sight, I hastened up the stairs, desperate

room, I allowed myself to release the emotions

regain composure, but tears streamed down

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

I couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the

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

tears streaming down my cheeks, I allowed myself to

this release, to let out the emotions