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 already seen

showed us getting into a

means they were watching us,” I exclaimed, grasping the gravity

and drew

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

in a comforting hug while gently stroking my hair

just have to be more careful,

couldn’t help but embrace him tightly, cherishing the

other’s arms, and we chose

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

to stay focused and present in that

my name, and I lifted

it

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

I found myself

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

I managed to whisper, but

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

curse word under his breath too, which was quite endearing, causing me to chuckle

I nodded, signalling

of sleep, I announced, “I’m going to

seem happy with that decision, and his expression conveyed

door, revealing Oliver, who had a smile that faded when he

rightfully so, as

asked, his tone carrying a hint of

appear nonchalant even though

“No, you’re good, Oliver.

him quickly to make my way

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

I let

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

our moment had been interrupted, and it

was determined not to let anything else get in the way of embracing what I

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

only Liam had been there, I thought, I might have snuggled into his arms and drifted off

my enemy that night, and it evaded me for most

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

woke up at eight, I was aware that breakfast

I managed to get ready

I found everyone already

at the far end of

he promptly got up from his seat beside Liam,

a kind gesture, but it made me feel a bit

tired appearance, as I had completely forgotten to use concealer to hide the evidence of

aware

response to her comment and

late,” and I nodded,

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

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

to connect the dots,

who sent

will be fun with all the danger looming,” Sebastien said to

to Liam about finding his

bothered me, even though it hadn’t

my feelings for Liam were deeper than I had initially

fork, but I quickly placed it back

reuniting with Sophia weighed heavily

will you do if she returns and finds her fated Li? Will you be able to move on? You’ve already moved heaven and earth, for

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

to surface,

stayed seated, not wanting to draw attention to

the kind that usually preceded tears, but I forced myself to

overwhelm me, especially not

though it felt like a struggle

Liam replied, attempting to

it slide and teased him about the night she went missing, implying that he

playful comment, asserting that Liam

banter was common in Mountain, and it

a nerve, and I felt a

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

the moment I was out of sight, I hastened up the stairs, desperate to reach my

my room, I allowed myself to

deeply, trying to regain composure, but tears streamed down my

Sophia and Liam had hit a sensitive nerve, and I needed a moment to collect myself and process

myself for

for Sophia, which was precisely why we were in Grizlo in

my cheeks, I allowed myself

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