Puppy Love – Chapter 17

~Liam~

Josephine appeared mildly taken aback by my gesture, and I could empathise with her reaction.

Going from a nervous and somewhat distant demeanour to intertwining our fingers was a stark contrast. Even I would have questioned my own behaviour. However, I wanted her to understand that I was perfectly fine, just trying to sort out my thoughts.

uckle to Alex. The way she did it was rather endearing, and it brought a

st asking, “What’s going on between you and Joe?” I was at a loss for words, unsure

e sisters.

from Mountain, inviting them to join us. I had hoped that our picnic would be more private, but judging by the setup, it appeared to be anything but that.

s.

seemed a bit

o strike up a conversation with her.

n expressionless face before nodding, indicating it was okay.

g.

all know. Hopefully, we will be successful and find Sophia, so you can get back to your serious and playful self,” she replied, still maintaining her poker face. I couldn’t quite read her emotions, unsure if she

that mean we are cool?” I asked

cool, Li,” she said, and with that, the co

y forced to interact while everyone else laughed, joked, and formed pairs. Eventually, we ended up sitting separately, much to Alex’s dismay. But what could I do when it seemed like Josephine was doing everything in her power to avoid me?

ack now. I realise how foolish and insensitive those remarks were. If we had refrained from discussing Josephine at all, she wouldn’t be feeling uncomfortable and distant from me now. I couldn’t help but feel like a complete jerk.

eaving me with no one to talk to as everyone else was occupied with their dates and frie

hem to want to join in

me, being quite flirtatious, which made me feel a bit uneasy.

She always found a reason to be by my side, and I was trying my best to be polite and not outright ask her to leave me alone. Charlotte noticed what was going on and couldn’t contain her laughter, which only added to my discomfort. Meanwhile, I glanced at my sister sitting by the jukebox, looking somewha

g jokes that only he seemed to find amusing

Sebastien and Noah find these people?” Harper linked me, voicing the very question that had been on my mind. We shared a laugh at that m

evening, my gaze had been directed towards Josephine, and now, Kelcy’s other brother,

ck. I knew I had no right to feel possessive or envious over Josephine’s interactions with others.

inces her to run away with him, and we never see her again, and she never finds out who we are?” Alex said, and I couldn’t help but find it the most paranoid thing I’ve e

ed on Rob, who was clearly annoying her, but she maintained her polite demeanour. Meanwhile, Noah and Sebastien were hanging out with their friends Roger and Saul, who happened to be Kelcy’s siblings too.

be part of our circle, which is why we had to be selective with our friends. Maya Rivers was all the groupie we needed.

out to tuck her hair behind her ear, claiming to have helped her remove something that wasn’t even there.

t and made my way over to where Josephine was.

ou?” I asked, and she frowned, looking at me. Speaking to her in front of every

I gently took her hand, pulling her away from the picnic party. She seemed surprised, but she followed me. At that moment, I cou

a hint of confusion.

” she asked, sounding a

air,” I replied, the words coming out thanks to Alex. He was becoming increas

lly, I reached out to her. Though she flinched initially, she allowed me to touch her hand. I gently caressed her f

,” I said, sincerely wanting to dissolve the animosity she felt towards me.

. Some guys might find that intimidating, you know. But I was wrong, and I apologise. I don’t think you’re a freak. In fact, you’re pretty; everything about you is perfect, even your eyes, and I genuinely don’t understand why you wouldn’t u

he looked away momentarily, and I feared I might have said something wrong. However, when she looked back at me and smiled, relief washed over me.

iss her washed over me. I felt a primal desire to sink my teeth into her neck, but I fought to control my wolf, staying still. I wanted our connection to be genuine, not merely driven by our bond.

at all. Actually, my uncles made an excellent choice,” I replied, and she beamed at me before furrowing he

?” she asked, looking intently into my eyes, and I wondered what

emerge.

ce we started talking,” she observed, moving closer and placing her palm against my cheek.

restrained myself.

er. “

lightly, gazing in the direction of the party.

n’s social-climbing friends arou

st into laughter because that was exactly what was happenin

Sebastien were always oblivious to such things, and I couldn’t blame them.

ievous grin.

she suggested, and it was an enticing idea. However, it left me with a dilemma of what Alex would do with Onyx running alongside him. Despite the risk, I knew I had to go along with it. I didn’t want to upset Josephine again; she was tough, and I knew I wouldn’t get off easily if I m

and she beamed at me.

f forms. I could sense that it would be a magnificent night because Alex was filled with overwhelming happiness.