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.

you?” I questioned with

It’s just an unfortunate circumstance. But anything we can do to make it work, count me in,” he replied, playfully tousling my hair as he

like an older brother to me, even though we were cousins. He was someone I could always depend

think we’ll be heading to Grizlo?” I inquired, and Justin came

my mate is in Mountain. I highly doubt it, but you know how she is. I’ll humour her and go along with it. Honestly, I’m

he had something profound to share, something I might not necessarily be receptive to. It was

ahead, tell me,” I mustered the courage to meet my cousin’s gaze, sensing his shift from

comforting hand on my shoulder and let out

could see that he was grappling with finding the right words and approach. But I had learned that in moments like these, there were no perfect words or approaches, only

how he chose to express it, I knew I would receive his message in the same way

out,” I exclaimed impatiently, and he chuckled before nodding

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 nodded in acknowledgement. He hit the nail on the head. If our ages had aligned,

sent her away, I would have expressed my intentions to her, and we would have maintained our friendship

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

mate, Liam, and it may not be Sophia. What will you do if that happens? You’ve invested so much time and effort into this quest. 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 elsewhere? These are crucial questions, Liam. I don’t expect you to have an immediate answer, but I want you to contemplate them and

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