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

us getting into a cab,” he revealed, causing

they were watching us,” I exclaimed,

nodded solemnly and

racing to the worst possible scenarios, realising the potential danger we had placed ourselves in due

held me close, enveloping me in a comforting hug while gently

have to

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

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

tranquillity of the night enveloped us, and if there had been music playing,

I wanted to stay focused and

called my name, and I lifted my head to meet

shared it together,” he confessed, and

filled with cherished memories etched in

smile, I found myself lost in Liam’s

that stirred emotions I didn’t know I craved, leaving me to wonder if I was merely imagining things

whisper, but

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

sworn I heard Liam mutter a curse word under his breath

at me, and I nodded, signalling that he could answer

“I’m going to bed,” making my way

that decision, and his expression conveyed

who had

appeared visibly awkward, and rightfully so, as he had

asked, his tone carrying a hint

appear nonchalant even though my demeanour probably gave away

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

passing him quickly to

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

room, I let

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

had been interrupted,

anything else get in

hoping for a good night’s sleep, but

might have snuggled into his arms and

to be my enemy that night,

finally dozed off, it was already five in the morning, setting the tone for

I was aware that breakfast had

get ready by eight-thirty and made my

found everyone

was at the far end of

up from his seat beside Liam, offering it to

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

get hit by a truck? Jo, those dark circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired

everyone would be aware that I didn’t sleep

comment

late,” and I nodded, grateful for his

was helping me serve my food, a

collect my thoughts, Noah’s question brought me back to

for me to connect the dots, given my

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

be fun with all the

about finding his girlfriend made me

me,

hit me that perhaps my feelings for

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

with Sophia weighed heavily on

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

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

me threatened to surface, but

stayed seated, not wanting to draw attention to my

usually preceded tears, but I forced myself to take

my emotions overwhelm me, especially not in front

even though it

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

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

playful comment, asserting that Liam had practically confessed his feelings for Sophia in the

banter was common in Mountain,

nerve, and I felt a

pushed my plate away and stood up to excuse myself,

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

room, I allowed myself to release the

to regain composure, but

a sensitive nerve, and I needed a moment to collect myself and process

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

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

down my cheeks, I allowed myself to cry

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