The Dark Side Of Fate
Chapter 361
A rush of excitement coursed through me, and a smile tugged at Liam’s lips as he stood by the doorway.
Since there was nothing to grab in my room, I slipped on my slippers and made my way outside.
“Did your father get in touch?” Liam inquired as we descended the staircase, and I nodded.
“ Heard the Alpha of Cain is joining us,” I said.
“My father thinks his case is linked with ours,” Liam said, and I was surprised.
“Mine too,” I said.
Moving downstairs, we encountered Oliver and Justin in the foyer.
It was evident that they were engrossed in a conversation.
As our gazes met, Justin’s lips curved into a knowing smile, his eyes carrying a hint of understanding.
Had Liam confided in him about our relationship? The notion made me feel bashful, yet I reined in my emotions.
“Make sure you stay on the premises, you two,” Justin cautioned, and Liam affirmed his understanding with a nod.
With that, we stepped out through the door, and under Liam’s guidance, our journey began.
“What’s up with Justin? One moment, he seemed uncomfortable with us being close, and now he’s all smiles,” I inquired of Liam, prompting a laugh from him.
“He was just concerned because of the whole Sophia situation.
He didn’t want you to be hurt,” Liam explained, causing me to pause and regard him.
“What did you say to reassure him?” I questioned, and he smiled.
“I told him the truth.
Sophia is my friend, and you hold a greater place in my heart.
He doesn’t need to worry,” he expressed, and a warm sensation filled me, knowing that Liam had the courage to confide in his cousin about us.
“Charlotte shared similar concerns,” I divulged as we continued our stroll.
“She feared I might be hurt when Sophia is located, but I assured her that we’re together now and she doesn’t need to be concerned,” I revealed, and a brief silence fell between us.
I wasn’t sure if my words had unsettled him, but they seemed to put a halt to our conversation.
“You must have had it bad for Sophia for everyone to be worried for my safety,” I teased him, and he laughed.
“Not really.
There was always a hindrance between us, A ‘but’, a let’s-wait-and-see vibe that I couldn’t shake off.
It was a bit foggy, and I had to think through it and plan,” he said as we entered the forest.
Liam halted his steps, drawing me near.
His fingers brushed my cheek with a tender touch as his gaze locked onto mine.
I had abandoned my contacts, a secret I was yet to reveal – the reason behind their initial use.
Strangely, I felt more assured in my own skin now than ever before.
The realisation had dawned upon me that the hurtful words thrown my way held no true significance.
Perhaps I should have confronted him back then, instead of enduring two years of emotional turmoil.
Liam’s touch continued a gentle caress on my cheek.
“With you, I never needed to overthink.
It was simply meant to be,” he admitted, and a flush crept up my cheeks while Onyx circled in head, howling.
Gazing into his eyes, I sensed the sincerity in his words.
Doubts dissolved as certainty took their place.
Liam wouldn’t shatter my heart; there was no need for apprehension.
“Follow me, the stream isn’t too far from here,” he suggested.
Taking his lead, we strolled hand in hand through the wooded area.
The gentle murmur of flowing water gradually reached my ears, accompanied by the aroma of a crackling fire and the tantalizing scent of food being prepared.
Could someone be cooking by the stream? “Looks like there are people around, Liam,” I remarked, gripping his hand a bit tighter, to which he responded with a chuckle.
Stepping out of the woods, we emerged into a clearing beside the stream.
What met my eyes left me pleasantly surprised.
This outing wasn’t a spontaneous decision or a last-minute idea.
Liam had meticulously orchestrated it, and the realisation set my heart aflutter.
A picnic mat lay adorned with a cosy blanket and cushions.
Nearby, the woman from the food truck was busy cooking, adding an unexpected and delightful touch to the scene.
“Since we can’t venture out alone, I convinced Mrs Mirabel to join us,” he explained, and a surge of excitement led me to embrace him tightly.
touched
to the park ever
same as the lake, it was
me with his arms, planting a gentle kiss on the nape
immediately evoking a response that I shouldn’t be
nearby added a
“Li,” I murmured softly.
responded in a hushed tone,
of electricity across my skin, and my thoughts began to stray into more forbidden
of her,” I managed to utter,
vulnerability I felt was tangible; I didn’t want him to retreat,
the picturesque view and relishing the
Mrs.
of appetizers and food, and once she had completed her task, she
didn’t come without a price – she
must have expended considerable effort to arrange for her to come and prepare this delightful meal
in close to Liam, my gaze fixed on the horizon to marvel at the unfolding
gift,” Liam voiced, his gaze fixed
enough expanse to grant us this view,
can to protect the peace our parents fought so valiantly to secure,” he said, and I nodded in
felt
calm around us
were at war or in trouble, we wouldn’t be able
a poignant reminder that something of great significance
an exceptional king when
offer our unwavering support,” I assured him, prompting him to
you there,
spoke earnestly, his sincerity evident in
found myself momentarily at a loss
to him,
your feelings; this isn’t some experiment for
It’s real.
won’t rush you, but understand that my
My feelings won’t waver.
the real deal
can take all the time you
be patient with you,” he said, coaxing a giggle from
furrowed, looking
have you been managing without your contacts?” he inquired, and a twinge of
the truth about them
my throat and absently tucking
to my nervousness; I desperately hoped
wrong
as a cover-up because of what I overheard you all discussing back in
no longer any justification for keeping this
day, I was actually planning to ask you out,”
was the one pushing
know how relentlessly optimistic she
have rubbed off on me that day,” I added with a chuckle, reminiscing about the
seemed only
was scared, partly because
seemed perfect, so normal, and I…” I stumbled over my words,
that day was
I couldn’t measure up,
I should give it a shot,” I confessed, my eyes
had a crush on you for a while, but I suppose I lacked the courage to let it
never seemed to
was always you and
two became friends, you started sidelining me, even at
continued, and he made a move to draw me nearer,
express everything I had been holding
everything, I clung to hope and desperately wanted to share my feelings
just fifteen, but
It was crystal clear.
had never experienced anything like
overheard you four talking and laughing
too, and it made me feel stupid and insecure,” I revealed, my
moment, I don’t think I’ve ever despised being a Stepanov more than
skin, my eyes, my intelligence – they all
or my IQ, and I actually loved my hair colour, I thought maybe having brown eyes would make me
Liam reached out to draw me close, I allowed him to
he apologised with genuine remorse, and while I sensed his sincerity, he
me and locked
eyes, Jo, they’re
your finest
unique is a blessing, not
thoughtless and hurtful,
but surpassed us; you continue
of a perfect person? I regret it deeply, Jo, and I wish I could undo
back time and erase those
it in your heart to forgive me and
every facet of
just the way you
want a single thing to change,” he articulated sincerely and hugged me this time; he kissed my neck again, and a moan escaped my
transitioned
kiss was tender and affectionate, devoid of any haste
resolute in keeping his
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