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 a

parents have already

into a cab,” he revealed, causing me to

us,” I exclaimed, grasping the

solemnly and drew

trailed off, my mind racing to the worst possible scenarios, realising

in a comforting hug while gently stroking my

have to

let anyone hurt you,” he reassured, and I couldn’t help but embrace him tightly, cherishing the safety

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

and if there

focused and present in that serene

my name, and I lifted

grateful we shared it together,” he confessed, and I couldn’t

it was a day filled with cherished memories

wanting to smile, I found

didn’t know I craved, leaving me to wonder if I was merely imagining things or overanalysing

whisper, but

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

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

at me, and I nodded, signalling

“I’m going to bed,” making my

seem happy with that decision, and his expression conveyed his

door, revealing Oliver, who had a

rightfully so, as he had interrupted

interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his

head, trying to appear nonchalant even though my demeanour

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

quickly to make my way to my

near-kiss moment with Liam, and I couldn’t help but curse the interruptions that kept occurring

in my room, I let out a frustrated

perfect moment and just seize it,” my wolf,

a row, our moment had been interrupted, and it wasn’t the best sign,

let anything else get in

for a good night’s sleep,

might have snuggled into

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

already five in the morning, setting the tone for

at eight, I was aware that

I managed to get ready by eight-thirty and made my

arriving, I found everyone

at the far end

promptly got up from

made me feel a bit shy to be the

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

everyone would be aware that I didn’t

a smile in response to her comment and greeted everyone

“Slept late,” and I nodded, grateful for

was helping me serve my food, a sweet gesture that

I could fully collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought me back to the topic of our

for me to connect the dots, given my sluggish

do something at Grandma Stephanie’s house, and the person who

be fun with all the danger looming,”

Liam about finding his girlfriend made me

suddenly bothered me, even

hit me that perhaps my feelings for Liam were deeper than

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

reuniting with Sophia

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

Marvin teased, and I found

me threatened to surface,

wanting to

knot formed in my chest, the kind that usually preceded tears, but I forced myself to

overwhelm me, especially not in

even though it felt

and I are just friends,” Liam replied, attempting

Charlotte didn’t let it slide and teased him about the night she went missing,

chimed in with another playful comment, asserting that Liam had practically confessed his feelings for Sophia

was common in Mountain, and

and I felt a surge of emotions rising

longer, I pushed my plate away and stood up to

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

to release the emotions that had

to regain composure, but tears streamed down my cheeks

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

bed in my room, I couldn’t help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the

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

my cheeks, I allowed myself to cry

out the emotions that had been building up inside