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

instructions and showed us getting into a cab,” he

I exclaimed, grasping the

nodded solemnly and drew

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

me in a comforting hug while gently stroking my

just have to be more careful,

couldn’t help but embrace

and we chose

there had been music playing, I would have

to stay focused

he softly called my name, and I lifted my head to meet his

it together,” he confessed, and

incident, it was a day filled with cherished memories etched in

I found myself lost in Liam’s

eyes held a promise that stirred emotions I didn’t know I craved, leaving me to wonder

to whisper, but

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

I heard Liam mutter a curse word under his breath too, which

and I nodded, signalling that he could

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

happy with that decision,

the door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile

and rightfully so,

interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his tone carrying

head, trying to appear nonchalant even though my demeanour

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

him quickly to make my

heart was still racing from the near-kiss moment with Liam, and I couldn’t help but curse the interruptions that

in my room, I let out a frustrated

the perfect moment and

had been interrupted, and it wasn’t the best sign, but I

not to let anything else get in the way of embracing what

hoping for a good night’s sleep, but it

Liam had been there, I thought, I might have snuggled into his arms and drifted

that night, and it evaded

five in the morning, setting the tone for what I knew would

I was aware that breakfast had

ready by eight-thirty

arriving, I found

available chair was at

from

me feel a bit shy to be

circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to use concealer to

everyone would be aware that I didn’t sleep

her comment and greeted everyone before taking

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

noticed that he was helping me serve my food, a

thoughts, Noah’s question brought me back to

for me to connect the dots,

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

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

about finding

word “girlfriend” suddenly bothered me, even though it hadn’t

realisation hit me that perhaps my feelings for Liam

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

Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia weighed heavily on my

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

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

emotions inside me threatened to surface,

not wanting to draw attention to

chest, the kind that usually preceded tears, but

let my emotions overwhelm me, especially

even though it felt like a struggle to keep my

friends,” Liam replied, attempting to downplay any

him about the night she went missing, implying

Liam had practically confessed his feelings for Sophia

was common in Mountain,

I felt a

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

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

I allowed myself to release the emotions

to regain composure, but tears streamed down my cheeks

hit a sensitive nerve, and I

I couldn’t help but berate myself for

Sophia, which was

my cheeks, I allowed myself

needed this release, to let out the emotions that had been building up