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.

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

to confide in Josephine

anything; I wanted

want to rob her of the

and she is the only

prayed

I

turned their attention toward us, offering

recognition—people were aware

despite being the Beta,

was an

the

that had compelled our return to

stepped into the cafeteria, Justin and I, purchasing some food

exactly my preference, but I

and water hardly

tucked into a

with you,” Justin inquired calmly, and

Sophia, I

me puzzled as to why others weren’t receiving

he was almost always by her side when she

frequently

Was I not allowed to form a connection as well? “What is with you and Jo?” he asked, and I did not know

is like family,

Alexei and his siblings are

I understand you are hurting

head? The both of you went from not being able to stand each other and never speaking

we can’t see it? It is wrong to

find Sophia Li? Do you expect to revert seamlessly? How

of showing her she matters, but we

why we’re all in

end this now before it escalates and

encounter conflicts, they

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

accused Adrik of

was Lord Alexei, his siblings, Eric, and

us not create another problem because you were looking for a substitute,” he warned,

in

word had become linked

shook my head and directed my gaze at

trust that Josephine’s well-being is genuinely

sincere, and my feelings for her are authentic,” I asserted, and he let out

how they were sincere the last time we

“Yes, Justin.

did say I would reject my fated if the situation ever arose,” I responded, knowing that those words had indeed escaped my lips and had crossed

have

words weren’t spoken

You meant them.

a constant presence, and yet you never pursued

have been

were with

missing, you suddenly

you truly believe people won’t notice?” he pressed, causing me to shake

genuinely care

I truly do.

it’s your prerogative

to untangle my feelings concerning

never had the opportunity to express those sentiments, but I believe my emotions for her were born out

felt like

point, I didn’t grasp the intricacies of relationships

I had a concept of what they entailed, but I was

misinterpreted my infatuation as

incredible person, and being around

me into believing I

Sophia or asking her out because I held out

still hadn’t found her, my plan was

the

things, to get that aspect

her, to lay bare my feelings, but the universe had

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