Chapter 85


    The smell of chocte and brownies filled the air , mixed with Azura’s shrieks of excitement .


    Sliding on an oven glove , I took the fresh tray of brownies from the oven , I felt calmer when I baked .


    Elijah was ying with Azura , tossing her up in the air and catching her with ease , looking as


    handsome as he did when I first fell for him .


    My king , my mate , my world .


    That wouldn’t change , ever , but when you be a mother , the space in your heart grows .


    I have three beautiful children that I love more than life itself .


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    I would die for them , and I would kill for them , but if they make a mistake , I would also be there to tell


    them that ..


    The front door opened , I knew it was Liam from the way he shut the door .


    He was always quiet , as if he did not want to disturb anyone .


    Kiara was a little louder , but she was with Raven the majority of the time and that girl was loud .


    I smiled , remembering their giggles as they thought they were seeding in stealing snacks from the


    kitchen .


    I shook my head ; we had been young at one point and I knew all those tricks .


    ‘ Language baby .


    ‘ I mind linked Elijah , knowing he often forgot his mouth around Azura , I was not happy with that .


    ” You were under house arrest .


    ” He said the moment Liam stepped into the kitchen .


    ” I know .


    ” He said .


    ” But I told you I don’t think it’s Owen , so I didn’t really want to leave her alone .  ” Hmm , I know but at


    least for the sake of rules , just stay here .


    If she wants , she cane here .


    ” Elijah said , frowning .


    ” Ok … Hey , pumpkin .


    ” Liam said , ruffling Azura’s hair .


    ” Wiyam ! Daddy , catch me ! ” ” That’s great .


    ” Liam said before he looked at me ,ing over , his gaze fell to the ground .


    ” Hey , Mom .


    ” ” He hugged me tightly and I wrapped my arms around his waist .


    Goddess , please don’t hurt my son anymore .


    ” Can we talk when you’re free ? ” He asked quietly .


    I looked up at him as I moved back and nodded .


    ” Let me just cut these brownies … ” He nodded .


    ” I’ll go take a quick shower ” He left the kitchen and Elijah , who had just finished pouring a ss of milk


    for Azura who was all ready to have some gooey hot brownies , came over to me , wrapping his arms


    around me .


    Strong sparks coursed through me , sending my stomach into a familiar frenzy , one I was s o used to ,


    yet at the same time , it still made me a jittery mess .


    ” Things will get better .


    ” He said huskily , kissing my neck .


    ” I know .


    ” I replied .


    ” You’re fucking strong , Kitten , but it’s ok to not be ok at times .


    ” He murmured , nibbling at my neck .


    I bit back a sigh and nodded , trying to ignore the burning need that was settling into my core .


    I turned my head , kissing his lips .


    He was right , I just needed to tell Liam how I felt too , even if it meant putting my fears out there .


    Twenty minutester , I had a te of brownies , milk and some toast on a tray .


    I took it to the back ss conservatory , waiting for Liam toe down and join me .


    He didn’t take long .


    Now dressed in some grey jeans and a teal – coloured T – shirt , he sat down next to me .


    ” Eat , I’m guessing you didn’t get time for breakfast .


    ” ” I didn’t get time for anything .


    ” He mumbled , picking up a slice of toast .


    I smiled slightly at that ; my innocent Liam wasn’t as innocent as I once thought .


    I watched him eat the toast as he stared out at the garden ; the sun was shining , warming the room


    nicely and a soft breeze was making the tree branches and grass sway .


    My smile faded away and I looked down at the tray .


    ” Is she … ready ? I know you won’t push her but … ” I asked gently .


    ” Yeah , I’m not pushing her .


    ” He said quietly .


    I ced my hand on his leg .


    ” I know , I don’t want her to feel emotionally guilty .


    I think she seems to know what she wants now and is stepping up to that .


    As much as I’m worried for her , I’m worried about you too .


    Talk to m e , Liam .


    You’re going through so much ; this curse , the entire mate situation …


    ” ” It is what it is .


    ” Liam said , drinking some of the milk before picking up a square of brownie .


    ” It is , but there’s always a reason for everything the Moon Goddess does .


    Grandma Amy knew that Mom , me and Indy were going toe to this pack .


    She had a dream but knew it was more .


    The fact that she left that note … maybe she foresaw that there is hope Kiara told me that Alejandro was


    also given a choice when he was in aa , that he met the Moon Goddess .


    The Moon Goddess loves u s all Liam .


    I believe , deep down , she isn’t treating you as any less or that you are not enough .


    This curse ….


    I believe she chose you to end this curse because she knew you were worth it , because you were the


    one most capable of doing so .


    This loophole , or something that she put against Helios ‘ curse , I truly believe that she has faith in you


    because you are one of the kindest souls I know .


    You always put others before yourself .


    ” I said quietly .


    I believe that , I’ve been thinking long and hard .


    There has to be a reason , for this curse to choose Liam .


    There had to be a reason the moon goddess made him share a mate … I mean , why would she do that


    knowing it would cause him more conflict ? There was more to this .


    ” I don’t think I’m as kind as you think , Mom … I don’t want to share her , I can’t …… I want her for


    myself .


    She’s not just an object for us to ‘ share ‘ for fucks sake .


    I don’t get why this happened .


    Sure , people in polyamorous rtionships exist , but it’s not for me .


    I can’t share her , and this is me saying this calmly , but I’m leaving it to her … I’m the selfish one here …


    if she wants us both … and I’m the one who can’t ept it then …


    ” He shrugged and my stomach twisted .


    ” Liam , what are you- ” ” Nothing .


    ” He said smiling , as he now turned to me .


    ” I’m sorry Mom , I know I brought back those painful memories .


    What I did … It’s not something I can forgive myself for .


    I hurt you and Raven … and I’m fucking sorry for that .


    He took my hands , my heart squeezing at the sadness in his eyes .


    ” I don’t deserve the love you give me , the love she gives me .


    Even if I gotshed daily for the rest of my life … it wouldn’t b e enough .


    Marking someone is … sick , but I promise you , I won’t be him … I won’t hurt you anymore …


    I will try to be the son you can be proud of , not the one who causes you to cry endless tears .


    ” He said , softly cupping my face ” I’m sorry for the pain I’ve caused you , for re opening those old


    wounds , but I swear on my life itself that I will not be Zidane , because I’m your son and I will never


    let you down .


    ” Tears stung in my eyes , I nodded .


    ” We love you , Liam , and we have faith in you .


    ” He wrapped his arms around me , rubbing my back gently as I cried silently .


    ” It did scare me ….


    When I saw you covered in blood … ” I whispered , clutching his top .


    ” I saw him … It just brought everything back .


    ” ” I know , but I will not let myself be him .


    I promise you .


    ”  I nodded as he rested his chin on top of m head , the resolution in his voice was so strong that I truly


    believed him .