Fate's Dark Side Chapter 882

As for Kyle, his mate Veronica was known for her spirited nature, and everyone enjoyed being around her. They had chosen to adopt children when they discovered that Kyle had reproductive issues. They were incredibly happy with their sons, and aside from their different features, one would never suspect that they weren't biologically related. Kyle had triplets he lovingly cared for, children that his fated mate had tricked him into accepting as his own. Now that they were grown, the triplets had moved away, but Kyle still kept in touch with them, cherishing the connection they had formed.

When Max and Kyle learned about Mike's crime and our assignment, their reactions were just as I had anticipated. They were immediately intrigued and eager to be part of the investigation, so Uncle Leo assigned them the task of secretly looking into Kaizen and Braile.

I hoped that their involvement would yield valuable information for our sake. Alpha Devin also instructed them to explore other islands, and Lord Alexei granted them permission to check the Islands in the west as well. The truth was, Mike and his family could be anywhere, possibly scattered across different locations. I hadn't received any communication from Sophia since that day, but I held onto hope that she was still alive. Expanding the search perimeter was crucial in this situation.

The aim of our mission in Grizlo was to uncover the root cause of the crime. Understanding the cause could potentially lead us to a solution. Our parents believed that investigating the reasons behind the crime would be less confrontational and dangerous than actively chasing Mike, where we might encounter serious obstacles.

Justin made sure we used the week to plan and strategise our approach in Grizlo. None of us had ever undertaken such a responsibility before, so we were excited about what lay ahead.

Throughout the preparations, Josephine kept her distance from me and only greeted me when we happened to be in the same vicinity. I felt terrible about this situation, and I couldn't help but think that she might have truly overheard our conversation two years ago. Looking back now, I regret not keeping my thoughts to myself.

It was a stark reminder of how our careless words and jokes could unknowingly hurt others. Even though Josephine seemed tough on the outside, our remarks affected her. It made me realise the importance of being mindful of our words and treating others with kindness and respect.

Noah and Sebastien were busy organising a picnic on one of the mountain tops, and everyone seemed to be looking forward to it. It promised to be a fun time away from our parents' watchful eyes.

Harper, Charlotte, and Lilly were taking charge of the event planning, while Noah, Sebastien, Gemma, and Jewels worked on figuring out the evening's entertainment. I had a strong hunch that they intended to sneak some alcohol into the gathering, and I suspected Miles or Oliver might be the ones behind it. While everyone was eagerly anticipating the picnic, I couldn't shake the feeling of being out of place, as if I were somehow doing something wrong.

At first, I tried convincing myself that my unease was due to Sophia's perilous situation, but deep down, I knew it wasn't the real reason. What truly bothered me was Josephine's avoidance. Despite my best efforts to hide my feelings about it, her distance affected me more than I wanted to admit.

Before the mate bond revelation, being around Josephine was effortless. Even though she was reserved, she still found time for small talk and greetings. But ever since the bond came to light, everything changed. My uneasiness about the situation caused me to act like a jerk, and she misinterpreted my behaviour. Now, any possibility of a friendship seemed distant. I couldn't help but worry that she would outright reject me if she ever discovered that we were mates. In theory, it shouldn't have bothered me so much, but in reality, it gnawed at me deeply. It bothered me far more than I cared to admit.