Puppy Love – Chapter 19

~Liam~

The next day, I rose early, my bags already packed and ready for our journey to Grizlo. Miles was also awake, and it struck me that this was the first time. we would be separated like this. I couldn’t help but wonder why our parents had chosen to send our team ahead of the others. The idea of reuniting in four months seemed puzzling as well. I knew I would miss them all, and it was evident that they were already feeling our absence.

Miles attempted to conceal his emotions, but I could sense that he would keenly feel Oliver’s absence. Marvin had no twin, so he was fine.

tedly experience the same separation from their siblings. Even I would feel

rtain to feel like an eternity.

ss to strengthen my bond with Josephine, the thought of finding Sophia and ensuring her safety remained pressing. Oliver’s warnings echoed in my mind, and I resolved not to let thin

eloped my senses, confirming Josephine’s presence. I took a deep breath, and Oliver couldn’t help but chuckle as he understood what I was going through.

, and I couldn’t blame them; going on an adventure was a rare and thrilling experience.

osephine, immediately sensing my father’s dis

into laughter while teasing Justin with his newfound title.

curiosity, and I hoped they wouldn’t figure it out for our own sake. Perhaps I needed to dial down our interactions a bit.

glanced at Josephine, who looked genuinely puzzled.

innocently argued, though most of our fathers seemed to disagree.

t’s what you believe, so

u knock them dead and sho

Charlotte, who beamed

d, prompting Uncle Leo to clear his throat and direct his attention to his sons.

cially you, Noah,” he said, shooting a pointed look at Justin.

ssed.

our meal.

ed deeply into the details

uld be unwise to divulge the purpose of our visit and the

interjected, instantly capturing everyone’s attention.

can trust the Gamma and Delta. However, if it’s Alpha Thompson who’s at fault, then involving the other two in our investigation would complicate matters, as they wouldn’t want us to uncover their misdeeds,” she explained, making a valid point.

d, and Noah stepped up to respond.

ns. Even if we have some circumstantial evidence, we need to allow them to remain free and potentially make a mistake that plays into our hands. Revealing our true intentions is out of the question. We cannot let them know we are on a mission to uncover the truth,” Noah explained, and his reasoning was sound.

why Lady Stephanie and Alph

o return to Grizlo,” Sebastian propos

ationale. Uncle Vino couldn’t help but applaud the idea.

ment evident.

r the council meeting.

this matter to the council, and then we can

ll shared a laugh. It seemed like this had become a favourite pastime for them.

ssing various topics, the time came for us to prepare and depart.

time to go.

us before the four months were up. I had a hunch that our parents wanted us to settle in first before al

ith excitement.

urally. The last thing I wanted was to hurt Josephine in any way.

s certain they already knew we were there to take over their positions. Instead of heading straight to our grandparent’s house, we were led to the packhouse, which would serve as our accommodation. Alpha Thompson and Beta Mike, being mated, lived elsewhere while we, still single, would find the packhouse suitable.

d to persuade Charlotte and Josephine to stay on the beta’s floor. Secretly, I wanted Josephine to be on my floor, but I

rlotte responded uncertainly, and my attention turned to Josephine.

s actually planning to stay

had hoped she would want to stay closer to me. I knew it was unwis

n, stating, “You can’t have all the smart ones on your floor, Li.

re the situation in my favour.

leaving Liam and me as the odd ones out.

ast until Elaine joins us,” Oliver added playfully, winking at Josephine.

hine should stay on your floor instea

aying no to Charlotte might offend Josephine and send the wrong message that he didn’t want her on his floor. The situation suddenly be

ine has been good friends with Li. She will be more comfortable on Li’s floor,” Oliver quickly asserted. I looked at Josephine, hoping she would consider his suggestion. She ga

ting all sorts of things.

Stop it, Charlotte. Must you read into everything?”

er, but my focus was.on Josephine, and I couldn’t care less about the argument brewing between them.

osephine finally decided, and suddenly, I could feel Alex howling in my head. I knew my wolf had momentarily flashed, and the way

in,” Charlotte declared, clearly upset with Oliver. I wasn’t sure what had transpired between them, but he must have said something that deeply offended her.

leave her side, but eventually, I had to step out of the room.

undertake.

rom her. The worry inside me was genuine, but now that we were actively investigating the situation, I held onto hope that we would make progress and find both her and her mother safe and sound.