Chapter 74


    I had been discharged from the hospital the following day , thanks to Kia and Rayhan’s Kitty .


    I still remember the look in Kiara’s eyes … The moment she told me that I should have told her what I


    was going through .


    The tears … The promises that we really won’t hide anything any longer .


    Something I knew both of us would honour .


    I hated seeing her feel like a disappointment when it was my own doing that I hid it all from them ,


    when I had so many chances to tell them .


    She had spent the night with Liam , I could smell his scent from her when she hade to see me in the


    morning .


    I wasn’t able to ask her how he was , I didn’t know what to think .


    She had spent the day with me , it frustrated me that because of me she was being torn like this ,


    between me and him , but she had nothing but love and concern for me .


    Her parting words still rang in my head , them , it still hurt .


    and despite the fact that I knew she meant ‘ I will always be here for you , hun , no matter what you


    decide , do or want .


    I will be by your side , ok ?


    ” Damon had brought me to his house , although I had no idea what we were , remembering exactly what


    we were going to do before Liam had arrived .


    I was just d things were still good between us and I knew that would always remain .


    Damon didn’t leave my side ; only for short moments to shower , check up on his mother , or if he had to


    do something , but for the most part he stayed by my side .


    Aunty Red and Uncle El had visited me .


    I could see the pain in Aunty Red’s eyes as she had stared at my mark ; the guilt and anguish that she


    was trying to hide , the beating of her heart , the way she hugged me tightly .


    Her whispered apology that she didn’t give me the chance to refute .


    She had asked if I wanted to go to theirs , but … I refused .


    I couldn’t go there .


    It hit me hard , knowing Liam had renounced his Alpha title , and that he was in the cells .


    I could feel the pain Liam was going through , through the bond .


    A bond that had be so strong that I felt restless .


    I could feel his regret , his agony and his hopelessness .


    It hurt … I was now on Damon’s sofa , a nket over me and a mug of hot chocte in my hands .


    ” Delsanra didn’t find anything .


    ” Damon said as he sat down on the edge of the sofa .


    ” She didn’t ? ” I said , sighing .


    Delsanra and Kia had leftst night , only after Delsanra had tried to see if she could find anything , with


    her final words ‘


    It seems even witches don’t have the power t o probe into the works of gods .


    ‘ She felt guilty she wasn’t able to help but we assured her we were grateful for it .


    I wish I could get to know her more , but we had exchanged numbers to keep in touch .


    Kia had started a group chat with Raihana too , for the four of us called ‘ Queens ‘ , a title I don’t think


    really fitted me .


    ” No.


    ” He said frowning slightly .


    ” You’re angry at him .


    ” I said softly .


    table .


    He clenched his jaw , staring at the coffee ” What do you want , me to go give him a pat on the back ? ”


    He said , now turning those blue eyes to me .


    ” I saw him rip your throat out , Raven .


    He was so fucking blinded by his anger .


    ” I know … I’m not ming you , what Liam did wasn’t right … ” I said , tracing m y fingers over the mark


    on my neck , a mark that so suited the true Liam .


    My heart clenched painfully at the memory , it hurt me too .


    The look of hatred as he bit into me was so painfully … I know I could have died .


    I had never thought he’d be able to hurt me …


    ” I know that this curse hasn’t made things easier .


    Probably seeing us kiss triggered his anger and in turn , the darkness took over .


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    ” a ” Will you forgive him ? ” Damon asked quietly , his eyes shing in anger .


    I looked up at him , before staring at my mug of hot chocte .


    I was hurt , upset , angry , confused and broken in a way .


    But my inner mind was


    shing , a part of me wanted to scream and shout .


    Why was it that all my life everyone took my decisions for me ? I was choosing Liam , but what should


    have been a sweet moment of me telling him that I choose him has been taken from me by force .


    Then , a part of me wanted tofort the broken man who until now remained in the cells , to tell him


    that it was ok .


    But … was it ? I loved him , so so much .


    Every time I think about him , I remember the young man he used to be ; the loving , caring , thoughtful


    Liam who always paid attention to me .


    Probably the only person who ever came close to knowing the truth about my life … He used to ask me if


    everything was ok , if I’m happy and I always assured him I was fine .


    The Liam without the darkness , I loved him too … The way he remembered stuff , the way he did things


    , the attention to detail , my favourite colour , the cake ….


    Even when we became intimate , he always gave , still waiting .


    He was always waiting … He never took advantage of us o r pushed me further … He was considerate


    But I also couldn’t just pretend this didn’t happen .


    I wasn’t something to be imed , I had the right to make my own decision .


    What I didn’t get was that Damon and I were willing to give up everything for him … but then … this … ”


    In time .


    I think I will … ” I replied softly .


    Time … He didn’t have much time … My heart squeezed painfully .


    ” He doesn’t deserve it .


    ” He said icily .


    I reached out , taking his hand .


    He had always put Liam first , I knew witnessing that must have been hard for him , and right now I knew


    both men needed me .


    Why did I feel like we were just making the curse stronger ? Time was running out As for Damon , he had


    shown his love for me ;


    the way his eyes filled with pain and love when I woke up in the hospital room , the way he whispered , ”


    Thank the goddess you’re ok , I love you … The way his heart thundered in his chest as he held me


    against it .


    I wouldn’t forget .


    ” Have you talked to him ? Have you seen him ? He is probably regret- “


    ” Stop defending him , Raven ! For goddess’s sake , you need to stop letting everyone take advantage of


    you .


    ” He said frustrated , pulling his hand from my hold .


    My chest tightened painfully ; I wasn’t doing that … I just … I wanted everything to be ok .


    ” I’m not letting anyone take advantage of me .


    ” I said quietly .


    ” I hope not .


    ” He said quietly , standing up , he walked over to the window staring out .


    I looked down , no , this was an eye opener .


    Now with everything that had happened , would I still choose Liam ?


    This was enough to show me my true feelings , I knew the three of us would never work together and I


    had given up on that a long time ago .


    The ringing of the doorbell pulled me out o f my reverie , and Damon gave me an apologetic smile .


    ” Sorry for getting irritated .


    ” ” It’s ok , you’re angry .


    Now go get the door ! “


    ” Going .


    ” He replied with a small smile .


    The look in Damon’s eyes when he had held me as I bled ….


    I still remembered it ….


    ” Hey , beautiful girl .


    ” Taylor’s voice came , his scent filling my nose as he came over and pulled me tightly into his arms .


    ” Taylor … ” I whispered , hugging him back .


    His scent had changed .


    I looked up at him sharply , noticing him looking at my mark .


    His eyes were filled with sadness and I wished they weren’t … I really … I didn’t need sympathy … I


    knew the rumours had crossed through the pack , but there wasn’t much I could do about it .


    ” Hey , Raven .


    ” Zack’s voice came just as h e entered , holding arge bouquet of flowers , a teddy bear and a hamper


    .


    Totally from Taylor .


    ” These are from Tay .


    ” He added , as if he did not want to be seen holding such pretty things .


    ” Thanks , babe .


    ” Taylor said , shing him a smile , making me gasp .


    ” Babe ?! You two are together !


    ” I squealed , jumping up onto the sofa and hugging him tightly .


    Thanks to the sofa , our height was a lot more level .


    Taylor chuckled .


    ” We are .


    ” He said softly ,


    ” Why didn’t you tell me when you mind linked me yesterday ! ” I shouted unhappily .


    ” I … You had just got out of the hospital … ” He said , I moved back wanting to see his mark .


    ” Show me it .


    ” The men exchanged looks and I rolled my eyes .


    ” Just because I was marked against my will , it does not mean I’m going to be a crying puddle


    every time I see a mark .


    ” I said annoyed .


    ” Besides … My mark isn’t dark or ugly , it’s beautiful … Like the real Liam that I know is in there .


    ” ” Silence fell in the room , I realised that no one in this room held any faith in Liam anymore …