Puppy Love – Chapter 23

Liam

Josephine and I lingered outside, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the ambulance. The woman’s condition was critical, and though the odds seemed bleak, we clung to a glimmer of hope that the medical team would save her life.

My mind couldn’t escape the haunting question: why would anyone want to harm a mere housekeeper? It baffled me as we stood there, trying to make sense of the senseless act.

e scene we had just witnessed, sparing her the burden of such a disturbing sight.

s this unsettling event together.

” I expressed as we strolled toward the road. She interlocked her hand with mine, offering a comforting to

, and the sincerity in her voice brought a sense of relief to my troubled mind.

us. Pulling her close to my body, she nestled in, and a wave of calm washed over me. In that momen

unexpectedly blocked by Justin, whose expression revealed clear anger-undoubtedly related to the incident at my grandmother’s house.

Li!” he exclaimed, causing Josephine to flinch slightly. Josephine wasn’t an alpha, so she couldn’t help but feel intimidated by Justin’s imposing presence. She clutched my arm tightly, seeking reassurance, and I glanced at Justin.

g her vulnerability in this situation.

r they feared for my safety.

game, and you’re not supposed to take matters into yo

no valid response. He was the one in charge, not me.

d to both of you? You were just a toddler back then, but I still vividly recall our parents hurriedly hiding us in a safe house when the Stepanovs clashed with the Vol

gaze shifting to Josephine.

e’s an alpha and the crowned prince doesn’t mean you have to unquestioningly obey his orders,” he added, his anger evident in his words.

your grandma to ask her to postpone her trip.

d have informed me about such matters.

ere meant to come home. I can’t help but feel disappointed in you,” he conveyed, his disappointment sounding s

use, in truth, it was all worth it.

from me to face Justin directly. I tried to signal her to refrain from saying anything that might lead to trouble, as the last thing I wanted was for Justin to report this incident to Lord Alexei and risk Josephine being sent back to Gad.

rmly. “Liam has never been the impulsive type, and you know it,” she countered, and I saw a glimmer in Ju

her.

ng the information.

s at a loss for words.

follow

he might do. He’ll insist she returns. We’ll be more careful next time, I promise,

and

d.

advised firmly as we entered his room, and

checking on the fire had nothing to do with her.

icked up his remote control. He pointed it towards the television, turning it on, and a picture of a man wearing a ski mask appeared on the screen.

lay to reveal further details.

nce Liam. The key to freeing your girlfriend lies with the

cautious. We have no idea who these people are or what their intentions might be. It’s crucial that we stay vigilant as we proceed with our investigation,” he urged, and now I understood the rea

hat scene, and it was clear that the situation demanded heightened awarene

e deserved an apology. He smiled warmly and nodded in acceptance.

ully, attempting to come closer to ruffle my hair, but I quickly stepped back, wary of his tricks. He raised his hands in mock surrender, and the moment I relaxed my guard, he seized

share the details of what we had discovered.

an that caught fire was initially at

ouse were. the ones connected to the burnt van. It’s puzzling why the van would catch fire just around the corner, burning a neighbour’s house,” I explained, and he furrowed his brow in contemplation.

. They should have made a clean getaway unless someone didn’t want them to escape. Perhaps someone was watching, ready to cover their tracks?” Justin speculated, not dwelling too long on the

.

horoughly search Grandma’s house,” he outlined, giving me a reassuring smile.

with the update, he should have a better understanding of the situation,” he added, and I chuckled.

tters.

ght. We had shared some special moments earlier, and I wished they had led to something more, but our encounters were continually interrupted. It was frustrating, and I felt a strong desire to resolve the situation.

ck.

e were both likely exhausted.

aight to the shower. The unsettling video that Justin showed me lingered in my mind, and I couldn’t help but feel relieved that Josephine and I had made it back home unharmed. The realisation hit me that we needed to be more cautious; those bastards could have posed a serious threat. We were fortunate, and I silently expressed gratitude to the moon for keeping us safe.

nd donning clean shorts, I prepared to lie down when I heard a soft knock on my door. Knowing it was Josephine, I hurriedly opened the door, and there she stood with her hair still da

walked in.