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 a

parents have

gave instructions and showed us getting into a cab,”

I exclaimed, grasping the

nodded solemnly and drew closer to

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

me close, enveloping me in a comforting hug while gently

have to be more careful,

I couldn’t help but embrace him tightly, cherishing the

we

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

focused

I

was incredible, and I’m grateful we shared it

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

wanting to smile, I found myself

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

managed to whisper, but my voice caught in my

lean in for a kiss, an unfortunate knock on his door interrupted our moment, and

could have sworn I heard Liam mutter a curse word under his breath too, which was quite endearing, causing me

and I nodded, signalling that he could

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

with that decision, and his

revealing Oliver, who had a smile

and rightfully so,

something?” Oliver asked, his tone carrying

to appear nonchalant even though my

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

replied, passing him quickly to make my way to

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

I

waiting for the perfect moment and just seize

been interrupted, and it wasn’t the best sign,

else get in the way of

went to bed hoping for a good night’s sleep, but it eluded

I might have snuggled into his

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

the time I finally dozed off, it was already five in the morning, setting the

I was aware that breakfast

managed to get ready by eight-thirty and made my way to the

found everyone

chair was at

up from

me feel a bit shy to

exclaimed, drawing attention to my tired appearance, as I had

be aware that

to her comment and greeted

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

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

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

for me to connect

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

be fun with all the danger looming,” Sebastien said

Liam about finding his

suddenly bothered me,

realisation hit me that perhaps my feelings for Liam were deeper than I had initially

fork, but I quickly placed it back on the plate,

potentially reuniting with Sophia weighed heavily on

you be able to move on? You’ve already moved

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

emotions inside me threatened to surface, but I knew I couldn’t show

seated, not wanting to draw attention to

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

my emotions overwhelm me, especially not in front

even though it felt like

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

teased him about the night she went

comment, asserting that Liam had practically confessed his

teasing banter was common in Mountain, and

I felt a

any longer, I pushed my plate away and stood up to excuse

sight, I hastened up the stairs, desperate to reach my room and

my room, I allowed myself to release the emotions

to regain composure,

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

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

clear that he cared deeply for Sophia, which was

my cheeks, I allowed myself to cry

out the emotions that had been building up