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 already seen

us getting into a cab,” he revealed, causing

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

solemnly and drew closer

racing to the worst possible

a comforting hug while gently stroking my hair to ease

to

couldn’t help

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

tranquillity of the night enveloped us, and if there had

focused and present in that

called my name, and I lifted my head to meet

I’m grateful we shared it together,” he

a day filled with cherished memories etched

smile, I found myself lost

promise that stirred emotions I didn’t know I craved, leaving me

I managed to whisper, but my

to lean in for a kiss, an unfortunate knock on his door interrupted

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

and I nodded, signalling

of sleep, I announced, “I’m going to bed,” making my

with that decision, and his expression conveyed his

revealing Oliver, who had a smile that faded when he

awkward, and rightfully so, as

interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his tone

my head, trying to appear nonchalant even though

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

passing him quickly to make my way

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

in my room, I let out a

the perfect moment and

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

get in the way of embracing what

hoping for a

I thought, I might

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

five in the morning, setting the tone

I was aware that breakfast had likely

get ready by

arriving, I found

only available chair was at the far

Oliver saw me, he promptly got up from his seat beside Liam, offering

feel a bit shy to be the centre

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

be aware that I

comment and

I nodded,

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

thoughts, Noah’s question brought

a moment for me to connect the dots, given my

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

be fun with all the danger looming,” Sebastien

about finding his girlfriend

me, even though it hadn’t

hit me that perhaps my feelings for Liam were deeper than

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

reuniting with Sophia weighed heavily on my

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

of her?” Marvin

to surface,

stayed seated, not wanting to draw attention to my inner

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

couldn’t let my emotions overwhelm me, especially

steady, even though it felt like a

replied, attempting to downplay any romantic connection between

didn’t let it slide and teased him about the night she went missing, implying that he had planned to ask her

that Liam had

was common in Mountain, and

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

stood up to excuse myself, pretending that I needed to use

of sight, I hastened up the stairs, desperate to

myself to release the emotions that had been building

composure, but tears streamed down my

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

in my room, I couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the thought that there might be something between

clear that he cared deeply for Sophia, which was

down my cheeks, I

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