Puppy Love – Chapter 25

~Liam~

Holding Josephine in my arms felt right. I knew I needed to make a move because there would be no right time.

We had been interrupted three times already. I doubted anytime would be right enough to show my intentions.

she responded, Alex and I were at peace immediately.

r that moment with her in my arms to assure her that there was nothing between Sophia and me.

x sensed a hint of unease. Observing her take the staircase turn instead of heading for the restroom, I knew something was amiss.

sins. Since it bothered Josephine so much, I could not let them continue.

ee the bewilderment in her eyes. In that moment, words seemed insufficient to convey my emotions. My heartbeat became the melody,

to talk to them about sto

handle it,” she replied, avoiding eye conta

me, and I felt a mix of relief and concern.

I can handle it,” she continued. “But what happens when she returns? Despite my feelings, I genuinely wish her well and hope we find her.

your feelings to her the night she disappeared. What ha

y bury them?” she asked, taking a step back, her question bearing undeniable validity.

self at a loss for words as well.

.

pened to your feelings for her?” she insisted, seeking an answer.

ing our conversation.

ng her jacket before I could utter a word, leaving the question about my feelin

head, clearly unconvinced.

prevent her from walking away.

I do,” I p

er how I felt. The plan was to confess that night, but it never happened,” I explained, attempting t

into her eyes.

earching her eyes for reassurance.

e gentle warmth of her tears, and it felt like a moment of emotional release and connection between us.

nd I didn’t want to do anything to break her heart.

asn’t aware of it yet. I hoped that when the time was right and she discovered my true feelings, she would come to

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was my priority and that I had no intention of letting anything or anyone cast a shadow over what we could have together.

ine pulled awa

we both shared a laugh.

ke he had a fire lit u

“

and I chuckled

certainly would have, not to mention Lord Alexei and others. We had just arrived, and it weighed heavily on me that Justin had to go through all this trouble.

ly sorry for the burden he had to bear in the midst of

ephine and I departed the room,

ldn’t help but smile. I was gradually getting used to the smokey-eye look, and strangely, it was growing

ces. Even though she hadn’t yet expressed her feelings, I held on to the hope that one day, she would respond positively, easing the worries in my heart. Until then, I was determined to love her wholeheartedly; My love will be enough for both of us.

ne and I arrived at Justin’s office

ng, Jo. Are you feeling okay?

“Charlotte asked, displaying ge

a special place,”

ch I knew she was referring to the food truck we planned to visit later. She must have really enjoyed the food there. However, given the

rked.

appy about the situation.

. After all, I had spoken to him with unwavering conviction about my feelings for Sophia; how could I now take back those words? I was well aware that I would have to eat my own words from that conversation. It was a bitter realisation I couldn’t escape.

ood next to me, his curi

group, realising that Marvin wasn’t the only one who had picked up on the connection between Josephine and me. Charlotte seemed somewhat suspicious, while Noah and Sebastien appeared oblivious.

ryone else had noticed there

elings and growing closeness were becoming more evident to those around us, and it made me wonder how much l

a have already arrived.”

tly, ensuring no one could eavesdrop on our conversation w

at someone was surveilling Li and Jo during their evening stroll…” he said with emphasis on the stroll, and Charlotte chuckled.

s are from this area.

m the gang was allowed to come to Grizlo. We need to establish a seamless rhythm before including the rest,” he elaborated and we all nodded in agreement

, even though we are temporarily relieving them of their duties in Grizlo. Their office demands it,” he instructed.

ding us out of his office towards the visitor’s room. The meeting with the Gamma and Delta awaited us, and we were prepared to handle it with the utmost respect and professi