The Dark Side of Fate

The Dark Side Of Fate By Karima Sa’ad Usman Chapter 360 The Dark Side Of Fate 31 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.

Justin lacked a Luna made the situation permissible. It made sense for his cousin to utilise the room temporarily. After all, the

the centre of the room, taking in the surroundings. The space was passable for a Luna, although all of us had more luxurious accommodations back

at her, fully aware that

cheeks heat up. The mere thought of Liam was enough to make me blush. These past two days had been a whirlwind, and our chances to be together had been limited. This longing had only intensified as a result. Justin had kept us occupied with paperwork and evidence that left us exhausted by day’s end. The prospect

are my friend, and he is my cousin, and I know of Sophia, so I want to know why you will allow yourself to get carried away,” she responded, her tone genuinely concerned. I offered her a smile, touched

I reassured,

shattered before. His emotions ran incredibly deep, and those kind of feelings tend to linger,” she explained. This revelation caught me off

it really that intense?” I inquired,

to tread carefully, Jo. It would be painful to witness your heart getting broken. Emotions like that don’t just fade away,” she warned, her words sinking in. I nodded, choosing to keep my unease hidden. There was no point

out?” I managed to inquire,

wasn’t time for that sort of thing; none of us really had the luxury. But I think now things might be

emotions they said he felt for Sophia, he hadn’t taken any steps in that direction. Yet, with me, he had acted differently.

his intentions with me, and we’re officially dating now,” I stated

and I affirmed her surprise with a nod. Her realisation seemed to widen her

asked you out?”

“Yeah,” I responded.

she pressed

him and Sophia, they were just friends. He admitted he used to have feelings for her, but that’s all in the past now. My guess is he’s kept quiet about us because he doesn’t want the search for her to halt. After all, she’s his friend, so it’s understandable,”

for so long,” she commented, and

other our entire lives,” I corrected, and

had always held an affection for Liam, even from my earliest memories. My heart had always held a special place for him, though not necessarily in the realm of love or infatuation. Our collective memories included countless gatherings and playing in the garden’s sands.

my words stung,”

that I was there. I had always been there. Charlotte reached out to hug me. Embracing each other tightly,

context again. I realise how insensitive that was. Just

come together. We sensed that it would be a fantastic match, but Sophia was always

thing. How would the two of you handle it

once an infrequent phenomenon, fated connections have become more common over the years. Though still unusual, the likelihood had increased compared to the past. I hadn’t contemplated this

that we possess the strength to do what his parents did: defy expectations and reject what fate has in store for us,” I mused aloud, causing Charlotte’s expression