The Dark Side Of Fate

Chapter 360

Going On ~Josephine~ The kappas coming from Lucland didn’t reach Grizlo Hospital until late, subjecting us all to a lengthy and tense wait.

When they finally did arrive, Charlotte couldn’t contain her joy.

Meanwhile, I observed Justin issuing them instructions, my only thought being an earnest desire to depart from that place.

Before long, we were on our way back to the packhouse, with hunger and fatigue weighing heavily on all of us.

“What comes next?” Marvin inquired, prompting a chuckle from Justin.

“Merely your first day, and exhaustion has already set in.

Imagine if you had to work under an Alpha known for their workaholic tendencies.

Would you feel similarly then?” he remarked, eliciting laughter from Liam.

“I must say our empty stomachs pose a predicament.

Even the most industrious of Alphas must heed the call of hunger,” Liam added with a grin, inciting amusement all around.

Justin took a turn and branched at a diner to satiate our immediate needs.

The moment we entered the place, the patrons had their eyes on us.

They looked at us as if we weren’t like them.

Marvin, Oliver and Liam had it easy because they smiled at them and greeted them, but even though they greeted us, too, the difference was there.

Liam got a booth for us, and I snuggled into the corner with him.

Something I had noticed so far was being around Liam felt right.

He made me feel calm and at ease.

I think I closed my eyes a bit to savour the feeling because the moment I opened them, Charlotte was sitting across from us with a disapproving look on her face.

I honestly wondered what her deal was.

Having placed our orders, we consumed our meal in a hushed atmosphere.

“Our parents, will head to Lucland tomorrow night, and the council meeting will take place the following day.

We won’t be able to do much until after the meeting.

We will use that time to go through the files made available by the Gamma.

I implore that we all remain in the packhouse while we await further instruction,” Justin implored as our meal neared its end.

I could not help but notice all eyes were on Liam and me, meaning we were most likely to break the rule.

I liked it.

TWO DAYS LATER.

Unlike previous occasions, the council assembly remained untelevised, leaving me curious as to the reason behind this choice.

We had congregated in a communal space to observe the meeting’s proceedings, anticipating insights into our forthcoming actions, but the fact that it wasn’t televised made it disappointing.

After a while, King Sylvester called Liam on the phone.

Everyone’s phone rang except for Charlotte and me— signifying that our instructions had been dispensed.

I had assumed my father would call me, yet my phone remained conspicuously silent.

Similarly, Charlotte’s phone didn’t ring, and a sense of unease crept over us.

The situation seemed unjust, to say the least.

We were integral members of the team, and yet, either our presence was deemed nonessential, or we were relegated to mere order-takers.

The sentiment gnawed at me, fostering a sensation of diminished significance.

“Want to spend some time in my room?” Charlotte suggested, prompting me to glance at Liam.

He appeared deeply engrossed in conversation with his father, implying a protracted dialogue.

Despite my reluctance to depart, I nodded in agreement.

We headed to Charlotte’s room, and it was apparent that the space she had chosen was originally designated for the Luna on the Alpha floor.

Her commitment to making herself at home seemed unwavering.

I suppose the fact that Justin lacked a Luna made the situation permissible.

cousin to utilise the

timeline for him selecting a

appeared to be taking his time in

standing in

passable for a Luna, although all of us had more luxurious accommodations back

“So, spill it.

with Liam?” she

fully aware that she had been itching to

to know?” I countered, feeling

thought of Liam was enough

and our chances to

only intensified

us occupied with paperwork and evidence

genuine quality time with Liam

I want to know why you will allow yourself to get carried

a smile, touched

and Sophia,” I reassured, to which she

“You weren’t there, Jo.

went missing, he was

never seen Liam

incredibly deep, and those kind of feelings tend to linger,”

as I had never

I inquired, genuinely surprised, and

“Worse.

can’t share all the details because they might have an impact on you,

be painful to

fade away,” she warned,

choosing to keep my unease

firsthand experience and likely had a

he ever ask her out?” I managed

Charlotte shrugged in response.

was always focused on his studies and

wasn’t time for that sort of thing; none of us really had

be different, and then

situation was

said he felt for Sophia, he hadn’t taken

he

had made a move on me, and

need to

upfront about his intentions with me, and we’re officially dating now,”

she disputed, clearly taken aback, and I

realisation seemed to widen

asked you out?” she inquired,

“Yeah,” I responded.

she pressed

ago,

between him and Sophia, they were

he used to have feelings for

about us because he doesn’t

she’s his friend, so it’s understandable,” I explained, and her astonishment

she commented,

known each other our entire lives,”

had always held an affection for Liam, even from

heart had always held a special place for him, though

included countless gatherings and playing in the

and insinuate that I

Sophia was the

“I’m sorry, Jo.

words stung,” Charlotte apologised,

managed, close to tears because it seemed they just forgot that

had always been

out to hug

our arms formed a bond of understanding

“I apologise, Jo.

Sophia in that

realise how insensitive that

know that I’m cheering for the both of

we were secretly

a fantastic match, but Sophia

recognises what’s right in front of

and one

it if a fated shows up?” she

connections have become

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255