SCARLETT
My heart skipped a beat , my nerves rippled through me as I stared at the man before me .
I could barely recognise him , save his strawberry locks and his features that were a mix of both mine
and Elijah’s .
The coldness and darkness that exuded from him made my gut twist , but it was the cold smile on his
face that reminded m e of someone long ago .
Someone that I still sometimes had to remind myself was dead .
Someone who would still creep into my mind on an occasional rare night …
No.
My son was not anything like him .
” Liam .
” I said , getting up .
I walked towards him , cupping his face as I perched on the armrest of the sofa next to him .
” Liam , look at me .
” ” My eyes flashed silver as I tried to get through to him , but he simply pulled away from my hold ,
something he had never done in his life .
” Liam … I think a trial sounds fair .
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said , taking hold of his hand .
flare I felt him tense .
The darkness seemed to up before it ebbed away .
Raven caressed his hand , her eyes focused on Liam .
Something was going on … Something that I had a feeling these three knew of .
This was not just the mate issue here .
Liam looked at Raven , who gave him a small smile , and I turned to Elijah who was watching the entire
scene with a thoughtful expression .
” Something’s felt different about you since you returned , but now I know there’s definitely more to it .
Care to share what the fuck is going on ? ” He asked .
” There’s nothing to say .
” Liam said , about to stand up when Raven took hold o f his wrist .
” It’s … There’s a curse ! ” She blurted out .
I raised an eyebrow , trying to make sense of what she’d just said .
” I told you it’s no big deal and that was something you shouldn’t have mentioned ! ” Liam said , glaring at
her .
His voice had never been harsher .
” Liam , do not speak to her like that .
” I said icily .
” ” She will tell us whatever is going on .
Elijah added firmly , ” and you will learn to speak to her properly .
Liam ignored us , his gaze fixed on Raven .
” Do whatever the fuck you want , Raven .
I trusted you with that and expected you to keep it confidential .
” He said .
Despite his anger , I could feel the sadness and hurt in his voice .
” Liam I- ” Raven closed her eyes when the door slammed shut behind Liam .
I ran my hands through my hair and looked at the two that were left .
” Start from the top .
” I said quietly .
Raven’s eyes were trained on the door , before she looked back at me and then at Elijah .
” Damon can fill you guys in … ” : .
” She murmured , getting up and rushing from the room .
I glanced at Damon , seeing the flicker of sadness in his eyes as he watched her leave .
I frowned , remembering how Elijah had taken the news when I told him about both boys being mated to
Raven … ( FLASHBACK ) ” How …
How can any man accept that ? ” Elijah said , running his fingers through his hair .
” Baby … If the moon goddess paired them , surely she had something in mind .
” I replied softly , getting up and wrapping m y arms around his waist .
“ She creates a connection , not love .
” He replied quietly , looking down at me .
” I don’t blame Liam for acting the way he did , but I also don’t like the way he’s treating Damon .
And is that boy crazy that he actually wants to make this work ? ” ” We can’t question what they want .
Regardless of their decision , we will support them .
” I murmured , kissing his neck .
” Yeah … but the bond alone isn’t enough t o make it work .
If the bond was everything , people wouldn’t cheat on their mates , there wouldn’t be rejections , there
wouldn’t be anyone hurting their mates .
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The bond ….
it’s a strong pull that ties us to people , but it’s way fucking far from absolute .
” I looked into his eyes , Elijah had never placed the same value in the bond as I did .
Yes , we were fated , but he had been ready t o throw away his fated mate for me , and that was the true
extent to his love .
” I know it is , but I’m sure they will do what is best for them .
” Elijah shook his head .
” Yeah , maybe .
” He said .
” I just don’t think they should use the bond as an excuse to stay stuck without moving in any direction .
I guess Liam is your son , so he places some value on the bond .
” He’s your son too , and loves unconditionally .
” I replied , my gaze lingering on his lips .
” That’s the way it should be .
” He replied before claiming my lips in a sizzling kiss … ( END OF FLASHBACK ) I pushed the thoughts
away , looking at Damon as Elijah told him to start from the top .
He took a deep breath , I knew he was worried about Liam as well .
” We need to know Damon .
” I pushed , now sitting on the sofa next to him as I took his hand in my own .
He looked at me , smiling softly .
I reached over , kissing his cheek delicately .
I have seen this boy grow up into the man he is today .
Every time I think of Aaron , all I remember is Monica telling him she’s going to be a mama and giving
him that ‘ Daddy’s Favourite BayBee ‘ romper .
A moment that would always remain in m y mind ,
yet it hurt knowing Aaron was gone and Monica was not who she once used to be .
Our little BayBee was brave .
He was a selfless , loving young man who deserved the very best in life .
I would never show him the sadness that I felt because he was staying strong and so would I.
” Tell us .
” I said , not letting go of his hand .
He sighed in defeat and began telling us about this curse …
finished .
” That’s all we’ve got for now .
” Damon My heart was thundering , and I could feel Elijah’s walls were up .
Goddess … Indigo , Dad , Mom , Grandma Amy , Liam , Aaron , Rafael , Daniel … How many people
would you take from us ? Now Liam ? Elijah was silent , running his fingers through his sandy brown
locks .
” So , he practically has about two and a half months .
” Elijah said .
” We break this curse , or he’s gone .
” His voice was emotionless , yet I knew that wasn’t the case inside .
Goddess don’t give my baby any more pain ..
please .
He has been through so much … I looked away from Elijah , trying to contain my pain for him .
I stood up , ruffling my hair .
” There is no ‘ or ‘ or ‘ ifs ‘ in this scenario .
W e are going to break this curse one way or another , or I’m up to facing Helios himself .
” I said frowning .
” No one is taking my son from me .
” My eyes blazed at the very thought ,
I had lost far too much already .
Then we had no choice .
There was nothing we could do but this was different .
There was a chance .
I didn’t care if he had drawn the same card as Zidane , I didn’t care if we didn’t have the answers ,
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we WERE going to get through this .
Liam had always put himself second to everyone else .
He was loving , tender and passionate in everything he did .
My son was still inside there .
He was battling this in his own way , and he will know that his family is with him .
We are goddamn relentless , stubborn and ambitious .
We do not take shit from no one , whether that’s a god or a curse .
After all , we’re the Westwoods , we don’t bow down to anything or anyone .
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