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.

inevitable since I couldn’t address the situation

was reluctant to confide in Josephine

anything; I wanted her to find out on

not want to rob her of the

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

I prayed for

and I proceeded

us, offering respectful

of recognition—people were aware of

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

it was an anticipated

within Grizlo was extensive, and the

compelled our return to this

stepped into the cafeteria, Justin and

cuisine wasn’t exactly my preference, but I was prepared to

of sandwiches and water hardly constituted

into a corner, we settled into

aware of the reason I asked to speak with you,” Justin inquired

the matter concerning Sophia, I hadn’t

as to why others weren’t

Elaine was evident, and he was

frequently seen with the

why was my situation treated differently? Was I not allowed to form a connection as well? “What is with you and Jo?” he asked, and I did

like

and his siblings are like

blood; why would you want to act irresponsibly? I understand you are hurting and miss Sophia so much, but relying on Josephine for emotional support and

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

can’t see it? It is wrong to use

revert seamlessly? How do you think that

showing her she matters, but we both know that Sophia is

we’re all

advice is that you end this now before

if we encounter conflicts, they will extend to

well, including the Volkovs and Stepanovs, especially the

Adrik of treason to eliminate

his siblings, Eric, and

you were looking for a substitute,” he

in the morning,

pondered how this word had become linked

and directed

but you can trust that

intentions are sincere, and my feelings for her are authentic,”

how they were sincere the last time we

“Yes, Justin.

the situation ever arose,” I responded, knowing

circumstances have since

spoken in

You meant them.

been a constant presence, and

Miles, and Oliver have been upfront about their

with

missing, you suddenly start spending

won’t notice?” he pressed, causing

genuinely care for

I truly do.

doubts, and it’s your prerogative not to believe me, but I’m speaking the

me some time to

opportunity to express those sentiments, but I believe my emotions for her were born out of familiarity and

felt like a natural

I didn’t grasp the

had a concept of

my

incredible person, and

I had

from pursuing Sophia or asking her out because I held out hope

and still hadn’t found her, my plan

changed during graduation week, and the

to get that aspect of

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