The Dark Side Of Fate

Chapter 358

Telling Justin ~Liam~ The hospital wait proved challenging as time seemed to drag while we remained motionless.

Josephine and I took short strolls occasionally to stretch our legs.

I permitted her to rest on the couch while I remained standing.

Despite the unspoken nature of the situation, I anticipated that questions would arise soon.

Seated on my lap, Josephine inquired, “Are we still planning to visit the food truck?” Justin observed us, prompting his interruption, “What food truck?” “It’s a little place we checked out yesterday before all of this happened,” Josephine replied, intentionally vague about the location.

“I understand.

However, you two shouldn’t go anywhere without a couple more people at least,” he remarked, his tone resembling that of a protective figure.

I almost let out a chuckle at his statement.

“Point taken, Alpha,” I replied, and he wasn’t still smiling.

Whatever he was seeing bothered him a lot, and I knew I was the bad guy in the eyes of those who did not know what was going on.

“Join me in the cafeteria, Li.

I have something to discuss with you,” Justin stated, rising from his seat.

It was clear that the conversation intended for the pack house, either in his room or office, would now transpire in the hospital cafeteria.

The restlessness and tension in Justin’s gaze were evident, and I dreaded the confrontation.

Josephine appeared to share my unease, her expression reflecting worry.

Likewise, Charlotte seemed puzzled and disapproving.

It was apparent that all of them were protective of Josephine.

But what puzzled me was the underlying assumption that I could ever purposefully cause harm to Josephine or anyone else.

I had never dated anyone before.

This was my first relationship.

I might have crushed on Sophia and believed I was in love by the time of graduation, but I never made a move on her.

Seeing my impulses a few weeks ago, I realised I might have made that move because I liked having my life in order.

I wanted the relationship part taken care of, so I could forge ahead.

Usually, when most people turn eighteen, their parents are on the lookout for their mates, if any, because it is a rare occurrence, and a lot is damaged for those who find their mates later in life after being mated.

Finding Josephine was all I needed for me to know that I was about to tow the wrong path with Sophia.

Truly, regardless of the nature of my relationship with Sophia, I am committed to investing the same level of effort in locating her.

She’s my friend, and her well-being matters to me.

However, my emotions have become distinctly clearer, and my heart beats exclusively for Josephine.

Moreover, my motivations aren’t driven by our bond.

Spending time with Josephine allowed me to realise how mistaken I was about her true personality.

She turned out to be an exceptional person.

In all honesty, even with the eyeliner, she retained her unique charm.

Josephine shifted from my lap, prompting me to rise, prepared to accompany Justin to the cafeteria.

Similar to Uncle David, Justine possessed a stern side, and I understood that this time, I would be on the receiving end of it.

As we exited, the remainder of the team seated outside regarded us with surprise.

“Facing some trouble?” Noah reached out through our link, and I found myself at a loss for words.

“What’s going on between you and Justin?” Oliver’s message popped up in our mental connection.

“Josephine,” I responded, and a hush fell over our conversation.

Considering the current trajectory, it seemed the entire team would uncover the truth before Josephine did.

inevitable since I couldn’t address the situation with Justin without disclosing the truth about

reluctant to

to tell Josephine anything; I wanted her

to rob her of the feeling

team knows, and she is the only one

prayed for wisdom to

and I

us, offering

a consequence of recognition—people were aware of our identities, mine

sit well with me that, despite being the Beta, I garnered more

it was an

was extensive, and the community there held

the contemplation of the events that had compelled our return to this place

the cafeteria, Justin and I, purchasing some food upon

my preference, but

sandwiches and water hardly

a table tucked into a corner, we settled into our

asked to speak with

matter concerning Sophia, I

puzzled as to why others weren’t receiving

he was almost always by her side when she was

Marvin were frequently seen with the

as well?

like family,

Alexei and his siblings are like family,

would you want to act irresponsibly? I understand you

you went from not being able

it? It is wrong to

seamlessly? How do you think that will impact Josephine? She holds affection for you; it’s evident

convincing job of showing her she matters, but we both know

we’re

is that you end this now

me, if we encounter conflicts, they will

you’ve studied history well, including the Volkovs and Stepanovs,

Adrik of

and ten Stepanov families who resolved that

problem because you were looking for a substitute,” he warned, and

had surfaced thrice that day—first from Josephine in

had become linked to

and directed my gaze at

your concern, but you can trust that

are authentic,” I asserted, and he let out

sincere the last time we discussed Sophia?” he questioned, and

“Yes, Justin.

I responded, knowing that those words had indeed escaped my lips and

circumstances have

words weren’t spoken in

You meant them.

a constant presence, and yet you

Miles, and Oliver have

were with

is missing, you

pressed, causing me to shake my

genuinely care for

I truly do.

it’s your prerogative

time to

my emotions for her were born out of familiarity and the expectation of

felt like a

I didn’t grasp the intricacies

concept of what they

misinterpreted my infatuation

is an incredible person, and being

I

refrained from pursuing Sophia or asking her out because

hadn’t found her, my plan was to

and the notion

a desire to accelerate things, to get that aspect of my life settled

to lay bare my feelings, but the

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