The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 871

Noah and Sebastien joined us in the room, and their presence brought me immense relief. It was evident that they weren’t aware of the situation I was facing, but we refrained from discussing it directly. I wanted to ensure that I had fully settled myself before delving into those matters.

However, I had no doubt that Noah and Sebastien would be there to support me. Despite the two-year age gap between us, they were incredibly resourceful individuals, especially Noah. He seemed to have his finger on the pulse of everything, and Uncle Leo had his hands full when it came to parenting Noah. With their energy and enthusiasm, I knew they would be instrumental in helping me navigate through this challenging time. Kaizen and Braile will be a breeze for them.

Noah and Sebastien were set to graduate in just two months. Their remarkable intellect had earned them double promotions twice, placing them in the same academic year as us. They were my cousins and held a closer bond with me than Marvin, Miles, and Oliver.

Their stay in our room was brief, as they had other engagements. I made a mental note to catch up with them later, as I knew their insights and support would be invaluable.

After freshening up, my father contacted us to inform us that we would be having dinner separately from our parents. Apparently, the reason was that their dining room couldn't accommodate all of us. I couldn't help but feel relieved by this arrangement. Eating with our parents often felt dull and overly formal, with them holding all the enjoyment while we merely observed and adhered to proper behaviour. Now, at least, we could have a good time amongst ourselves without a chaperone. I suspected that this change was due to most of us having turned eighteen. However, I held hope that Justin would join us for dinner. He was just as enjoyable to be around, much like his father.

Miles and Marvin finally entered the room, and Oliver and I decided to let the issue concerning the Corrigan sisters slide for now. Considering the time it took for them to return, it seemed apparent that whatever was transpiring between them was mutually agreed upon. I resolved to give them the necessary space and address the matter later when the time was right.

We proceeded to dress for dinner and made our way to the smaller dining room.

The Corrigans were already present, alongside the rest of our group. Although I was initially designated to sit at the head of the table, I asked Justin to take that position as a gesture of honour while I took the seat next to him on the right.

As we settled into our places, I couldn't help but notice that we were waiting for something. Curiosity getting the better of me, I leaned towards Justin and inquired about the delay in serving the food.

"The Kuznetsovs arrived about thirty minutes ago. We're waiting for Josephine and her sisters to join us," Justin informed, his gaze directed at Oliver.

Instantly, laughter erupted throughout the room as we all understood the implications behind that look.

I couldn't help but anticipate the awkwardness that would ensue. As we were no longer mere students, it was crucial for each of us to contemplate our own futures. While I pursued my search for Sophia, my cousins had their own aspirations within their grasp, and I hoped they wouldn't let those opportunities slip away.

While we waited for the Kuznetsovs to join us, I caught a distinct and captivating scent wafting from the doorway. It was subtle but alluring, reminiscent of dill. The fragrance lingered momentarily, yet it was undeniably present.

My gaze turned towards the source of the scent, and there she was—Josephine Kuznetsov, accompanied by her sisters.

As always, she exuded an air of aloofness with her dark eyeliner and a subtle hint of gothic fashion. Yet, there was something different about her this time. I couldn't quite put my finger on it and didn't wish to dwell on it. I redirected my attention to my plate, allowing them to settle in comfortably. Alex, my wolf, seemed restless, and I couldn't help but wonder what had just happened to me.