Puppy Love – Chapter 31

~Josephine~

The kappas coming from Lucland didn’t reach

Grizlo Hospital until late, subjecting us all to a lengthy and tense wait. When they finally did arrive, Charlotte couldn’t contain her joy.

gue weighing heavily on all of us.

Marvin inquired, promp

workaholic tendencies. Would you feel similarly then?” he remarked, eliciting laughter from Liam.

ting amusement all around.

needs.

ered the place, the patrons had their eyes on us. They looked at us as if we weren’t like them:

em and greeted them, but even though they greeted us, too, th

being around Liam felt right. He made me feel calm and at ease. I think I closed my eyes a bit to savour the feeling be

s, we consumed our meal in a hushed atmosphe

e council meeting will take place the following day. We won’t be able to do much until after the meeting. We will use that time to go through the files made available by the Gamma. I implore that we all remain in the packhouse while

S LATER.

ehind this choice. We had congregated in a communal space to observe the meeting’s proceedings, anticipating insights into our forthcoming actions, but the f

ile, King Sylvester called Liam on the phone. Everyone’s phone rang except for Charlotte and me-signifying that our instructions had

ral members of the team, and yet, either our presence was deemed nonessential, or we were relegated to mere order-takers. The sentiment gnawed at me, fostering a sensation of diminished significance.

room?” Charlotte suggested, prompting me to glance at Liam. He appeared deeply engrossed in conversation

had chosen was originally designated for the Luna on the Alpha floor. Her commitment to making herself at home seemed unwavering. I suppose the fact that Justin lacked a Luna made the situation per

dings. The space was passable for a Luna, although all of us had more luxurious accommodations back home.

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heeks heat up. The mere thought of Liam was enough to make me blush. These past two days had been a whirlwind, and our chances to be together had been limited. This longing had only intensified as a result. Justin had kept us occupied with paperwork and evidence that left us exhausted by day’s end. The prospe

ncerned. I offered her a smile, touched by her sincerity.

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n privy to this information.

y that intense?” I inquired, genuinely surprised, and she nodded.

st fade away,” she warned, her words sinking in.

osing to keep my unease hidden.

hia.

erstand more. Charlotte shrugged in response.

ent, and then you came along,” she offered, injecting a note of hope.

d differently. He had made a move on me, and that was what truly counted.

need to worry

ow,” I stated with a touch of pride, causing her to gasp in surprise.

eemed to widen her eyes.

y asked you out?” she inquired, seeking confirmation.

hen

ut us because he doesn’t want the search for her to halt. After all, she’s his friend, so it’s understandable,” I explained, and her astonishment was palpable.

own each other for so long,” she commented, and I felt the

ves,” I corrected, and a silence followed.

on. Our collective memories included countless gatherings and playing in the garden’s sands. It felt unjust for them to overlook these facts and insinuate that I had suddenly appeared out of nowhere. In reality,

the newcomer.

ing my emotions.

lose to tears because it seemed they just f

ug me. Embracing each other tightly, our arms formed a bond of understand

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he embrace.

that moment, my heart found complete comfort.

she asked, posing the famous question.

sed compared to the past. I hadn’t contemplated this scenario and didn’t have a well-defined answer.

and reject what fate has in store for us,” I mused aloud, causing Charlotte’s expression to take on a tinge of concern.

re yet to come and just live in the moment,” she advised, attempting to alleviate our worries. In that very moment, our phones chimed in unison

and provide guidance. I presumed it was Charlotte’s father calling her as well. With mutual understanding, we both answered our calls. I excused myself to my room, eager to converse with my father in private.

nquired once we’d exchanged pleasantries.

gs to once every three months. But the silver lining is that we’re now in a position to intervene. Alpha Justin will be collaborating with Alpha

he informed me.

hat Thompson was involved makes it noteworthy,” my father conveyed, to which I nodded in acknowledgement.

ty. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get there in time.”

ach out if I need anything,” I assured him.

fore disconnecting. I blushed a bit at his chuckling tone. My father had a knack for getting his me

l, even a blind

echoed at my door. I hastened to see who it was, only to find Liam standing t

reeted, and a sudden bout of shyness overt

in the forest on the property. I th

me intimate moments with Liam, and he had ingeniously made it happen.