Chapter 92


    The entire journey home , Liam had been quiet .


    His hand never left mine , but the storm inside of him , well , I could feel it .


    M y heart hurt for him , I just … wanted us to b e happy .


    I still believed we’d be ok , we’d b e able to do this , but it still terrified me .


    ” How are you feeling ? ” Aunty Red asked me .


    It was night and we had just had dinner at the Alpha’s home .


    I mean , I’d call it a small mansion really … the kitchen was huge yet cosy .


    I had insisted on helping clean up .


    ” I’m ok , ” I said , smiling and shing her a peace sign .


    ” Thank you for everything .


    ” ” Anytime .


    ” She replied with a smile .


    ” Heat is a bitch .


    ” Iughed .


    ” Oh , it definitely is .


    ” I agreed .


    ” Aunty … I know what Liam did brought back painful memories , but he really regrets it … ” She smiled


    sadly at me and came over , flicking my forehead lightly .


    ” Are you trying to speak in his defence ? ” She asked , amused .


    ” Maybe ? ” I said sheepishly .


    ” He made a mistake ,


    but there were factors and he’s still working on redeeming himself .


    I love him and I don’t want you to be upset with him .


    ” Did I sound too bossy ? I hope not … But she just smirked slightly .


    ” I’m d you both finally got there … I swear it took you long enough ! ” She teased .


    ” Don’t worry , I’m ok and I know he’ll be ok too .


    You better head to bed , it’ste .


    ” I nodded , dashed out of the kitchen and u p the steps I’d climbed countless times throughout my


    childhood ….


    However , unlike back then , I didn’t stop at Kia’s room ; I walked right past to my mate’s room .


    I opened it and saw him towel drying his hair .


    He was shirtless and I almost drooled at how delicious he looked .


    Water trickled down that muscr chest of his , down his chiselled abs and into the band of his


    sweatpants that hung low on his hips , showing off his perfectly groomed V ….


    ” Hey .


    ” I said , my stomach fluttering as I shut the door behind me .


    ” Hey … ” He said , tossing the towel into the washing hamper .


    My core ached and I knew , deep down , I wanted himpletely .


    I had told him earlier that I just hoped he would lead the way now …


    He pulled me closer , his hands closing around my waist .


    ” So … I was thinking … once I’m caught up with the work around- ” He grimaced , closing his eyes and


    stepping away .


    My heart thumped , feeling the darkness surge around him once again .


    ” Shit … ” ” 1 ” Hey , hey , look at me .


    ” I said , gripping his face .


    ” I’m ok .


    ” He said , looking up at me , his eyes darkening to a deep navy but I could feel his struggle .


    I pressed my lips against his , kissing him deeply until I felt him calm down and finally kiss me back


    slowly .


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    ” We are going to get through this .


    ” I whispered .


    But how ? It was getting stronger and I know he was trying his best to fight it … The door suddenly


    opened and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there in a fluffy unicorn onesie with her


    hood up , holding arge unicorn plushie in her hand .


    ” Waven , are you having a sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes , I am Zuzu .


    ” I said , as Liam smiled slightly .


    ” Then why I not invited ? ” She asked unhappily .


    ” Baby , what have I told you about knocking ?


    ” Aunty Red’s voice came .


    ” I sleep with Waven .


    ” Azura stated firmly .


    ” No baby ,e , you can- ” ” Let her , I don’t mind .


    ” I said , ncing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow , looking unhappy .


    ” We can all sleep here , right Wiyam ? ” I cooed .


    He nodded , despite the fact that it looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised her own eyebrows .


    ” Are you sure … ? ” I looked at Azura , who was staring at me with thoserge blue doe eyes .


    They were glistening with tears that threatened to fall should I refuse the little Chibi .


    ” Of course , I’m sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open to her and she ran straight into them


    , nting a big kiss on my cheek .


    ” Yay ! I sleep with Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a wave and shut the door .


    And that was how we spent the night , Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing


    Azura , who was hugging her unicorn as she told me endless stories .


    ” Oh wow , that’s amazing .


    ” I said , listening to another story .


    ” Yes , and then …..


    ” She carried on .


    ‘ So , what were you saying earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind


    me , and his hand that rested on my hip .


    ‘ I was saying , I wanted to take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y neck , his scent


    making my mind fuzzy and my core clench .


    ‘ Out ? ‘ ‘ Yeah , I have some stuff I need to catch up on , but the day after Dad’s birthday ..


    .


    you and I ? Have a small getaway ? ‘ He asked , his voice husky and seductive .


    I knew if Azura wasn’t here , I would have pushed him onto his back and kissed him hard .


    ‘ I like the idea .


    ‘ I said , sounding breathless even through the mind link .


    ‘ Perfect .


    ‘ His reply came and I smiled .


    I couldn’t wait .


    A sudden thought came back to me and m y smile faded away .


    Robyn’s words echoed in my made , her theory that Liam would have to give me up … Was that the


    answer ?


    But that didnt make sense , Damon and I had ended things so how did that work ? Something didnt feel


    right about it , I may not be smart but deep down I don’t think that was the answer .


    But a selfless act from himself … What if that was the answer ? It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty


    fifth birthday , and there was going to be a party in the packhouse .


    There was still no sign of Owen waking u p , but to my relief , there had been no more killings ,


    I wondered if I was just being too paranoid and it was Owen .


    Hmm , I didn’t believe that though .


    As for Liam , he was losing control , and it broke me to see that .


    Seeing him fight to the extent he was harming himself to keep himself weak – I hated it .


    ” Fuck baby ! ” I whimpered , watching him stab the dagger into his stomach right in front of me .


    We had just gotten ready for the party when it had red up again ,


    we were now kneeling on the floor in his bedroom , and I bit my lip watching him yank the knife from his


    already bandaged abdomen , the blood spreading on the white bandages .


    ” You’re killing yourself .


    ” I whispered , cupping his face and pressing my forehead to his .


    ” I’m fine .


    ” He said hoarsely .


    He had lost his colour over thest few days and I could see the constant pain he was in , well obviously


    when he kept stabbing himself to control it .


    With his healing sealed away , he was badly injured .


    I stood up , silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned to his side .


    He stood up , removing his teal shirt , and I began wrapping it up .


    ” You look beautiful .


    ” He said softly .


    I looked up at him , fighting back my emotions .


    I could see the love and admiration in his eyes as he looked me over , trying his best to act normal when


    I was breaking at the pain that he was in .


    ” I like the colour on you .


    ” He whispered , caressing my cheek .


    ” Thanks .


    ” I whispered .


    I wore a strapless knee – length deep brown satin dress with a slit down the left thigh .


    My hair was up in a messy bun , and on my feet I had some sparkly beige fis ankle heels .


    My lips were painted a matte deep brown to match my dress .


    ” You look as handsome as ever too .


    But you already know that .


    ” I said , tucking the bandage in .


    I tip – toed , locking my arms around his neck and iming his lips with my own .


    His arms wrapped around me , holding me tight .


    I lost myself in his kiss , loving the way he dominated me , the way he bent m e backwards as he kissed


    me as if it were for thest time .


    Please , Goddess , don’t let anything happen to him .


    We broke apart and my gaze dipped to his neck .


    His scent intoxicated me .


    The sudden urge to mark him consumed me and I pulled him closer , my canines elongating , but before


    I could sink them into his neck , he pulled away .


    ” What are you doing ? ” He asked , his heart thudding .


    I felt a sharp sting of pain rip through me .


    ” I want to mark you … ” I said softly .


    I wanted to mark him , and maybe , just maybe , it would help with the darkness .


    ” No love ….


    not now .


    ” He said , quietly looking down .


    ” What ? ” I knew I sounded upset , and I was , but I couldn’t deny the hurt I felt .


    ” Why can’t I mark you ? ”


    He looked away ; I could hear his thundering heart as he turned away , going to his wardrobe to take out


    a fresh shirt .


    ” It’s just … Let’s not rush it , I mean maybe at a better-


    ” I closed the gap between us and grabbed his arm , turning him to face me .


    ” Liam .


    What is it ? ” He was never a good liar .


    My heart was hammered incredibly fast against my ribcage , my stomach twisting with unease .


    There was more to it .


    ” It’s nothing , baby .


    Let’s not do this right now .


    ” NO ! We need to do this right now .


    Why can’t I mark you ?! ” He looked down for a few moments but I didn’t let go of him , waiting for my


    answer .


    He looked into my eyes , his own cerulean orbs wracked with guilt .


    But the words that left his lips felt like a knife had just been plunged into my heart .


    ” Because if I do die … I don’t want it to break youpletely .


    “