Puppy Love – Chapter 11

~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.

made it my duty to conceal my feelings and fears throughout the weekend.

e 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 persi

er 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.

ended 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,

the opportunity to be the temporary alpha of Grizlo.

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ed me in on everything,” he inquired, and I sensed that Charlotte played a role in his decision to go to Grizlo.

with a chuckle.

for you two to finally admit your feelings. The signs were evident. It’s just an unfortunate

ng my hair as he used to when I was younger.

tuation and offered his

support.

Grizlo?” I inquired, and Justin came to a halt, his steps matching the pause in conversation.

escaping it. My mother has this notion that my mate is in Mountain. I highly doubt it, but you know how she is. I’ll humour her and go along with it. H

ldn’t help but laugh.

se that he had something profound to share, something I might not necessarily be receptive to. It was evident in his

hift from joy to cOncein.

out a deep sigh.

see that he was grappling with finding the righ

Regardless of his choice of words, the conclusion would remain the same.

huckled before nodding in agreement.

ou both have feelings for each othe

hile now. It’s just peculiar that you never officially got together.

ply wanted her to reach adulthood before diving into something serious.

spot-on, and I came to terms with that reality.

e and she isn’t Sophia?” he posed an incredibly challenging question, one that was difficu

ll encounter your 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.

ia? And what if we do find Sophia, but you discover your mate elsewhere?

contemplate them and prepare your heart for these potential outcomes.

decides to embrace that bond? How will you navigate such circumstances, Liam?” He posed the questions, leaving me utterly speechless.

sake.

use of destiny.

am. You are destined to become King one day, and we will all be here to protect and guide you. I don’t want to wait until I hold the title of a lord to fulfil my duty.

y feel certain now, matters of the heart are unpredictable.

t to break someone’s heart or have mine shattered.

ily severed. Your parents managed it, and the moon granted them the rare gift of becoming second-chance mates. Alpha Devin and Aunt Susan never had that opportunity. Uncle Leo and Aunt Amelia were also blessed in that manner. However, they all found happiness together.

nd his own mistakes, followed by Max and Kyle. It drives you to do irrational things, clouding your judgment. It’s

chance of a fated mate who may not be Sophia open.

be dishonest if I said Justin’s words didn’t make sense-they did, and I felt grateful for his words of wisdom.

d. Throughout the night, I pondered Justin’s words, weighing the

imately, I decide