The Dark Side of Fate

Chapter 339

A Word of Wisdom

~Liam~

The weekend arrived, and as my father had promised, we set off for Lucland. Everyone else went to the city, except for our grandparents who chose to stay at the estate. We didn’t go to our mansion because it wouldn’t accommodate all of us. Instead, we went to the Stepanov estate, where Lord Newton and his wife were present, making it a suitable alternative.

I found it difficult to concentrate. My desperate desire was to go East and implore Uncle Leo for his assistance. Since I hadn’t received any further communication from Sophia, I could only hope that she was safe.

In order not to dampen the mood, I made it my duty to conceal my feelings and fears throughout the weekend.

Harper could see through my pretence, but she allowed me to keep up the charade. Meanwhile, Charlotte, Gemma, and Jewels were preoccupied with plotting ways to sneak off and explore the Islands when we reached Mountain. The triplets were daring and persistent, and I was grateful that they were taking on those adventures on my behalf.

As the weekend came to a close, my mother took Keith, Joseph, and Eleanor to school. My mother seemed to have a stronger attachment to Keith and Joseph than she did to Harper and me. She was reluctant to let them go, but anyone who was to serve in our world had to attend an academy. I knew my brothers would have a great time there, and I hoped their experience would be as joyful as my time in Grizlo.

Before we departed for the estate, Lord Newton extended a final invitation for us to have dinner together, and it turned out to be a fantastic evening. Uncle David and Aunt Nicole added a lively spark to the gathering. My uncle seemed to possess an endless supply of jokes and sarcasm, and his wife’s laughter filled the room with energy.

I was taken aback when my cousin Justin joined us. I was aware that Aunt Nicole had reservations about his involvement, but she ceased her objections once he embraced the opportunity to be the temporary alpha of Grizlo.

During the dinner, Justin approached me and asked if I’d accompany him for a walk in the garden. Intrigued, I followed him as we slipped away from the crowd, finding solace in the peaceful surroundings.

“So, how have you been holding up? Charlotte filled me in on everything,” he inquired, and I sensed that Charlotte played a role in his decision to go to Grizlo.

convince you?” I questioned with

evident. It’s just an unfortunate circumstance. But anything we can do to make it work, count me in,”

though we were cousins. He was someone I could always depend on, no matter what. I was grateful

heading to Grizlo?” I inquired, and

so there’s no escaping it. My mother has this notion that my mate is in Mountain. I highly doubt it, but you know how she is. I’ll humour her and go

and he looked at me intently. I could sense that he had something profound to share, something I might not necessarily be receptive to. It was evident

mustered the courage to meet my cousin’s gaze, sensing

on my shoulder and

I had learned that in moments like

his message in the same way he feared I would. Regardless of his choice of words, the conclusion would

just spit it out,” I exclaimed impatiently, and he chuckled before nodding in

feelings for each other, Liam. It’s been pretty obvious for a while now. It’s just peculiar that you never officially got together. I understand your restraint, though, especially considering the age difference,” he remarked, and I

would have maintained our friendship until she turned

I want to know what you will do if you find your mate and she isn’t Sophia?” he posed an incredibly challenging question, one that was difficult to even fathom, let

You’re sacrificing a great deal to find her. Everyone is going beyond boundaries and breaking the rules to support you. But what will occur if you find your mate and we haven’t found Sophia? And what if we do find Sophia, but you discover your mate

holds. What will you do after devoting so much time and energy when you realise she isn’t meant for you? And what if you don’t find your mate, but she finds hers and decides to embrace that bond? How will you