The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 920

I had a desire to accelerate things, to get that aspect of my life settled and move forward. So, I intended to speak with her, to lay bare my feelings, but the universe had its own designs. Now, I find myself grappling with the task of rescuing her," I explained with a sigh.

"But with Josephine, it's an entirely different situation. I had no choice but to obey and accept the gift I was given. She's exceptional, Justin," I shared, and his eyes widened as the weight of my words sunk in.

"Are the two of you destined for each other?" he inquired, prompting me to nod in confirmation.

"She's unaware of our connection, and I'm hoping she'll come to realise it naturally. I discovered our bond during dinner in Mountain, and to be honest, I pondered it extensively before fully embracing it. The more time I spent with her, the more I recognised how mistaken my initial judgments were. The tension between us was rooted in a misunderstanding from two years ago in Lucland when she overheard conversations between me Marvin, Miles, and Oliver talking about her.

Honestly, my intentions are pure. I'm still determined to locate Sophia, as she remains a dear friend who needs support right now. However, my determination regarding Josephine remains unwavering. I haven't revealed our bond to her because I want her to choose me without the influence of our connection. I also wish to preserve the wonder and happiness of her discovering our bond, which is why I've kept quiet," I explained, causing him to be taken aback. He downed his water and stared at me in disbelief. Gradually, a smile crept onto his face, and he burst into laughter.

"I told you you stood no chance with the bond," he remarked, prompting my memory of our prior conversation.

"I really wish you could have witnessed your demeanour that evening. I'm definitely going to have some fun teasing you about this," he continued to chuckle, his amusement still evident as he turned his gaze toward me.

"A Stepanov queen might be the missing piece to solidify the reconciliation between our lineages. So, if I understand correctly, our forthcoming King will be a blend of Volkov and Stepanov bloodlines? It's almost like coming full circle," he mused a notion that seemed rather distant to me.

"Isn't that thinking a bit too far ahead?" I questioned, furrowing my brow at him. His perspective seemed to be quite forward-looking.

"It's the future, Li, whether you're ready for it or not. It's what lies ahead," he responded, taking a bite of his sandwich and radiating a sense of relief and contentment.

"That's assuming she won't reject me," I interjected, and he burst into laughter.

"Reject you?" he echoed, amusement colouring his tone.

"Have you noticed the way she gazes at you? Have you observed her behaviour when she's around you? Have you truly seen it? During breakfast, when Noah and Sebastien mentioned Sophia, she appeared incredibly uneasy. She couldn't even finish her meal. I assure you, she won't reject you, Li," he affirmed confidently.

Justin observed me intently for a moment.

"You're quite fortunate," he commented, and a pang of guilt swept over me.

I couldn't ignore the fact that Justin's single status was solely due to his ongoing search for his destined mate. He deliberately refrained from entering any relationships to avoid complicating his life in case his fated partner emerged. I couldn't help but ponder how much longer he intended to maintain this approach.

We finished our sandwiches, and Justin made the decision to grab some more to take back to the room for the team to have something to eat. Taking Josephine's sandwich, we headed back to the room. Once there, Justin distributed the food, and I handed Josephine her meal.

She rose from the couch, offering me the seat. Although part of me wanted to remain standing, another part wished to hold her close. So, I settled down. As Josephine perched herself on my lap, I enveloped her waist with my arms to keep her comfortable and secure.

"Am I the only one noticing this, or have you two gotten quite cosy?" Charlotte inquired, a curious tone in her voice. Answering her in Josephine's presence was out of the question. She would need to keep speculating.