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.

address the situation with Justin

reluctant to confide in Josephine

not want to tell Josephine anything; I wanted her

want to rob her

is the only one that does not know,

was messy, but I prayed for

and I

toward us, offering respectful greetings, particularly

a consequence of recognition—people were aware of our

despite being the

was an anticipated

was extensive, and the

the events that had compelled our return to this

into the cafeteria, Justin and I, purchasing some food

exactly my preference, but I was prepared

meagre offering of sandwiches and water hardly constituted

a table tucked into a corner,

with you,” Justin inquired calmly, and I feigned a lack of

the matter concerning Sophia,

why others weren’t receiving similar inquiries

evident, and he was almost always by her side when she

frequently seen with the Corrigan

my situation treated differently? Was I not allowed to form a connection as well? “What

is like family,

and his siblings are like

you want to act irresponsibly? I understand

you went from not being able to stand each other and

see it? It is wrong

when we find Sophia Li? Do you expect to revert seamlessly? How do you think that will impact Josephine? She holds affection for you; it’s evident in

do a convincing job of showing her she matters, but we both

why we’re all in

advice is that you end this now before

me, if we encounter conflicts, they will extend to

well, including the Volkovs and Stepanovs, especially the actions of our

Adrik of treason to eliminate

siblings, Eric, and

problem because you were looking for a substitute,”

in the morning, then Noah at my grandparent’s

this word had become

shook my head and directed my gaze at my

I understand your concern, but you can trust that Josephine’s well-being is genuinely important to

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

sincere the last time we discussed Sophia?”

“Yes, Justin.

if the situation ever arose,” I responded, knowing that those words had

circumstances have since

spoken in haste,

You meant them.

a constant presence, and yet you never pursued

and Oliver have been upfront about their

with Sophia

you

pressed, causing me to shake my head in

care for Josephine,

I truly do.

understand if you have doubts, and it’s your prerogative not to

took me some time to untangle my feelings

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

like

didn’t grasp the intricacies

concept of what they entailed,

my infatuation as

incredible person, and being around her was

me into believing I had

refrained from pursuing Sophia or asking her out because I held

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

and the notion

things, to get that aspect of my life

to lay bare my feelings, but