The Dark Side Of Fate

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.

couldn’t address the situation with Justin without disclosing the

was reluctant to confide in Josephine

to tell Josephine anything; I wanted her to find out on her

want to rob

knows, and she is the only one that does not know, I believe it

but I prayed

I proceeded

attention toward us, offering respectful greetings,

were aware of our identities, mine in

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

was

and the community there

that had compelled our return to this place cast a

Justin and

exactly my preference, but I was prepared to make

offering of sandwiches and water

into a corner, we settled into our

reason I asked to speak with you,” Justin inquired calmly,

matter concerning Sophia, I hadn’t

others weren’t receiving similar

Elaine was evident, and he was

and Marvin were frequently seen with the Corrigan

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

like family,

siblings

that friendship and alliance through fire and blood; why would you want to act irresponsibly? I understand you are hurting and

went from not being

It is wrong to use

we find Sophia Li? Do you expect to revert seamlessly? How do you think that will impact

convincing job of showing her she matters, but we both

why we’re all

now before it escalates and jeopardises

encounter conflicts,

Volkovs and Stepanovs, especially the actions of

falsely accused Adrik of treason to

was Lord Alexei, his siblings, Eric, and ten

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

day—first from Josephine in the morning, then

word had become linked

and directed my gaze at my

but you can trust that Josephine’s well-being

my feelings for her are

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

“Yes, Justin.

arose,” I responded, knowing that those words

circumstances have since

words weren’t spoken

You meant them.

been a constant presence, and yet you never pursued

have been upfront about their

were with

you suddenly

won’t notice?” he pressed, causing

genuinely care for Josephine,

I truly do.

understand if you have doubts, and it’s your prerogative not to believe me, but I’m

to untangle my feelings concerning

those sentiments, but I believe my emotions for her were born out of familiarity and the expectation of the next logical

felt like a natural

point, I didn’t grasp the intricacies of relationships

a concept of what they entailed, but I was

my infatuation

an incredible person, and being around

misled me into believing I had deeper

asking her out because

I reached eighteen and still hadn’t found her, my plan was to wait until Sophia turned eighteen before

during graduation week, and the notion

get that aspect of

bare my feelings, but the universe had its