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

have

They gave instructions and showed us getting into a cab,” he revealed, causing me to

were watching us,” I exclaimed, grasping the

nodded solemnly and drew closer

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

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

have to be

couldn’t help but embrace him tightly, cherishing the safety and warmth

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

there had been music playing, I would

focused and present in that serene

name, and I lifted my head to meet

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

filled with cherished memories etched in my

found myself lost

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

to whisper, but my voice caught in my

as he was about to lean in for a kiss, an unfortunate knock on his door interrupted our

under his breath too,

at me, and I nodded, signalling that he

I announced, “I’m going to bed,”

happy with that decision, and his expression conveyed his

the door, revealing Oliver, who had a

rightfully so, as he had interrupted

I interrupt something?” Oliver asked, his tone carrying a hint

nonchalant even

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

him quickly to make my way to

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

I let out a

perfect moment and just seize it,” my wolf, Onyx, suggested, sharing my

moment had been interrupted,

let anything else get in the

a good night’s sleep, but

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

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

was already five in the morning, setting the tone for what I knew would be a

woke up at eight, I was aware that breakfast had likely been

through my morning routine, I managed to get ready by eight-thirty and made

found everyone already

at the far end of the

he promptly got up from his seat beside Liam, offering it

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

you get hit by a truck? Jo, those dark circles,” Charlotte exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to

everyone would be aware that I

a smile in response to her comment

“Slept late,” and I

helping me serve my food, a sweet

thoughts, Noah’s question brought me back to the topic

me to connect the dots,

“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 theory and

be fun with all the danger looming,” Sebastien said

comment to Liam about finding

bothered me, even though

hit me that perhaps my feelings for Liam

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

about Liam potentially reuniting with Sophia weighed heavily on

she returns and finds her fated Li? Will you be

of her?” Marvin teased, and

me threatened to surface, but I knew I

to draw

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

my emotions overwhelm me,

and steady, even though it felt like a struggle to keep

just friends,” Liam replied, attempting to downplay any romantic connection between

night she went missing, implying that

comment, asserting that Liam had practically confessed his feelings

Mountain, and it had never bothered

a nerve, and I felt a surge of emotions rising within

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

the moment I was out of sight, I hastened up the stairs, desperate to reach my room and let my tears

I allowed myself to release the

breathed deeply, trying to regain composure, but tears streamed

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

help but berate myself for foolishly entertaining the thought that there might be something between

for Sophia, which was precisely

down my cheeks,

this release, to let out the emotions