Chapter 87
Once Like Brothers DAMON Night had fallen and I was in the packhouse , in Liam’s office , trying to look
at the tracker families in the pack – those who had the ability to hide their heartbeats – when there was a
knock on the door .
” Enter .
” I had left the door unlocked since I was in here anyway .
The door opened and Robyn’s familiar scent hit my nose before I nced up .
She seemed surprised to see me alone , ncing around the room as if this was a mistake .
She was dressed in figure – hugging clothes consisting of a ck vest top and denim high waisted jeans
.
” I won’t bite .
” I said , smiling slightly .
That emptiness in my chest that she had once partially filled had only grown since the rejection .
It hurt .
It fucking hurt .
I pushed the thought away .
I don’t think I ever had a chance anyway , I would always be second , whether that was simply because
Raven and Liam always had a stronger connection or because I couldn’t bring myself to fight for it and
make matters worse .
One thing good about the rejection was that there was no holding on to hope that i It would never be .
There was no what if , or just maybe it could work .
It was done and I could look forward from here … It’ll get easier … I wasn’t the only one who had
shouldered a rejection .
Only recently , Channing , Taylor’s brother , had rejected his mate .
It was different as their marks would remain until the end but they had weakened the bond by a lot .
But if say , Anna took a new mate , and marked them , the mark could be lifted from Channing’s neck .
The mate bond … it wasn’t something simple … ” I thought Zack was here .
He asked me to check the anti – scent spray supplies .
” She said , holding the file over her breasts .
” Leave it with me .
Thanks for your constant help , Robyn .
You’ve always been really hands – on and organised .
” I said ncing down at the desk in front of me , remembering a conversation from about six months
ago that I had overheard her having with her brother Rick ….
‘
You’re damn organised ….
Of course , I am ! Who knows , I may be a beta female … It could just be in my genes to be organised
and handle stuff .
The sound of herughter echoed in my mind , and I knew back then that was the point where I should
have told her I had a mate .
Was this karma ? ” ” Yeah sure .
So , there’s nothing missing from the actual sprays , but there have been slight misses in the actual
ingredients used to make them .
My bet is that someone has been sneaking a little here and there , then making their own .
” She said , brushing a coiled tendril of her hair back as she ced the file down , pointing something out
.
Her heart was racing at our proximity .
I looked at where she was pointing and frowned .
” That’s minimal … Things get spilt when creating the sprays , are you sure it’s not just a miscalction ?
” I questioned raising an eyebrow .
She frowned , cocking an eyebrow .
” I don’t make mistakes when ites to things like this .
Damon , trust me , I’m the one who checked the stocks for Rickst time .
” She replied snappily .
” Calm down , I’m just saying .
” I said , smiling slightly .
She almost said something , the beginning of a smile on her lips before it vanished , and she shook her
head , closing her eyes for a second .
” Yeah … so … I was thinking , maybe someone who has ess to the supplies … She said , smoothly
moving away from me .
My chest squeezed slightly at her move , but I smiled softly as I stared down at the file .
I had lost everyone to the point where they walked away , and when it came to her , that was my fault ,
but I couldn’t just delve into this fucking pain in my chest .
It was my choice to let her go , and to let Raven go … Now I had to deal with the aftermath .
I nodded , and she turned away , hesitating before looking at me .
” Damon , are you ok ? ” She asked , her voice sounding unsure .
I looked up at her , nodding .
H ” Yeah .
She frowned , pursing her lips .
” I know you better than that , Damon .
You’re hurting .
Do you want to talk about i t ? ” She asked , fiddling with one of her rings .
I looked at her , I knew she was the one person I couldy my soul bare to ,
but it would just hurt , just as it would hurt Raven if I had told her how I felt .
Even though Raven talked to me daily , asking how I was and checking in on me , I couldn’t tell her that
the pain in my chest was crushing me .
Because I love her , and for her happiness , I let her go .
As for Robyn … bond or not , she had loved me , I was not going to hurt her by abusing that .
” I’m fine , thanks .
” I said just as the door opened and Liam stepped inside .
I frowned , instantly realising there was something different about him .
What was it … My eyes widened , realising there was n o aura around him .
Although I knew it was usually suppressed , you could still tell when an Alpha walked into the room , and
right now I felt nothing from him .
” Hi … I’m not disturbing right ?
” He asked , ncing between Robyn and I.
” No Alpha , not at all .
I was just bringing the list for the supplies … ” Robyn said before she walked past him towards the door .
‘ If you do want to talk , I’m here .
I know the three of you have aplicated situation , and I’m not trying to butt in , but if you just need an
ear to listen ….
One who won’t ever judge … I’m here .
‘ Her words came in my head , my heart thundered as I looked at her back .
” Thanks … Raven and I … We rejected one another .
‘ I said quietly .
Her heart raced , she looked down but she didn’t turn back .
‘ Oh … I’m sorry .
Then she was gone , shutting the door behind her .
Liam raised an eyebrow .
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” All , ok ? “
” Yeah .
” I said , I knew that he knew that w e had been mind linking .
” Cool .
” I nced at him as he came over , picking u p the file that Robyn had brought in .
He hadn’t said anything about the rejection s o far … I wouldn’t either , I’ll let him bring i t up first .
” You were out all day , and your aura’s different .
Or more like , there just isn’t one .
“
I asked as he dropped onto his chair .
He nced up at me and frowned .
” I got a seal or two put on me … just in case ” He said quietly , after a moment’s KEP pause … I frowned
.
Didn’t his dad say he was just going into town ? That meant he probably went to see Rayhan … ” Does
your Dad know ? ” ” No , only you and Raven .
“
He said , frowning as he tossed the file down and looked up at me .
” I owe you a lot more than an apology ….
but I’ll start there .
I’m not going to justify my shit , because even now I can’t think of sharing my mate ..
but my behaviour … it was wrong .
I fucked up a lot and in the process lost a lot .
” I watched him , sensing the guilt roll of him as he stared at his hands , his elbows resting on his legs ,
his head hanging .
” What I’m trying to say is that I’m sorry for treating you like shit … That I saw and still see everything you
did for me ,
Damon .
I’m a total prick , but you bent over backwards to make me happy .
You’ve always put yourself aside .
You sacrificed everything for me and I realise I broke the very first promise I made to you years ago .
” His voice was hoarse , and I could hear the guiltced with pain in it .
Promise … Yeah , I remember it .
( FLASHBACK FOURTEEN YEARS AGO ) “
Liam , you won ! ” I gasped , catching my breath , looking at the boy who was a little younger than me
but was already slightly taller .
He smiled .
” I’m sure you will win next time , Damon .
Rematch ? ” ” Ok ! ” I said , ” Three , two , ONE ! ” We broke into a run , our feet barely hitting the earthy
ground as we raced towards the line of trees .
I nced at him , realising he was falling behind .
” I’m winning , Liam ! I’m going to win ! ” I mmed my hand against the tree trunk ,
bursting intoughter as I stuck m y tongue out at him when he reached me momentster .
” Yeah , you did ! ” He said , high – fiving me .
” Is it bad ? You’re the Alpha .
You will always be number one .
You should be number one ! ” He smiled at me , his eyes sparkling brightly .
” We are brothers .
There won’t be a first or second , we will always be a team .
I promise .
” He h Call ended out to me and I took it happily , noading .
” Yeah , we are brothers ! ”
( END OF FLASHBACK )
I realised yearster that he let me win here and there … I was never stronger or faster than he was but
he let me think that , but that was Liam for you … Until that blood moon … ” I’ve treated you like shit and
even then you have stuck by me …
You haven’t made a move on Raven … But I still hate you for it … I acted like I’d always share everything
, and then I realised that she was the one thing I couldn’t … I hurt you , and I know you’re probably mad
at me , which you should be , but I’ll try to do better .
I’ll make it up to you … or I’ll at least try to .
” He said , running his fingers over his head , messing up his perfectly styled hair .
His words resonated in my head and I could hear the sorrow and vulnerability in his words , yet the
strength and confidence of his determination to fix things shone through .
I moved away from the table , taking a seat in the chair opposite .
” I didn’t mind any of your crap until you marked her … that was my limit , and what was worse was I
couldn’t do anything I just watched .
“
” I know … But it’s not your fault … You couldn’t do anything .
That’s something I won’t ever be able to forget .
Ever .
” He said , his brows furrowed .
” I know you let mesh you so I can vent my anger .
” I said quietly .
” I’m not stupid , deep down I know my best friend and brother is in there … I’m seeing himing out ,
a little by little .
I just hope that he fights this darkness and realises that his actions are hurting those around him .
” He nodded , looking across at me .
” I’m going to try , thank you for being a friend , one I don’t even deserve .
” ” That’s what brothers are for … We deal with each other’s shit and are there for one another .
You were there for me when Dad died , Liam .
I won’t forget that ….
But I still want to punch you .
” I said , despite smiling at him .
” No one is stopping you .
.
” He replied , smirking .
I shook my head , ” Who would have thought a girl would be the reason for our conflict .
” I said , feeling that stabbing pain inside of me .
*** ” Yeah … I love her … and I know you do too So I’m not going to stand in her way .
I’m not an angel who is going to say yeah , I’ll share … because I really can’t
, I have fucking tried to get my head around it .
Considered it even , but I can’t .
I won’t expect her to choose me , I have to deal with the fact that I’m not the only one in the running .
It’ste … I know ….
It’s reallyte and I have a head start , but go for it .
Fight for her if you want to , if she wants you …
I won’t lie and say that I will be happy for you , I’ll fucking be jealous … but I’ll ept it .
You are my beta and r my brother Damon , I don’t want that to change .
Even if I’m fucking toote to say i t or maybe I’ve destroyed any hopes of that , to a point of no
redemption .
” My heart was racing , his words echoed in my mind , but it was his remark about Raven that threw me
off .
Liam didn’t know we had already rejected one another .