RAVEN
Taylor and I watched another movie after , we talked about our sucky situations as we ate all the snacks
and even grabbed some beer from the fridge .
Comforting each other when we needed it and laughing at our lame attempts at singing .
Yes , we were both tone – deaf and sounded horrifying , but hey we had fun and lots of giggles .
Taylor was an amazing friend , and although we weren’t close as children , it felt like I had known him
forever .
I mean , I did , but not like this .
The credits of the second movie had now ended and the TV had switched off , but m e and Taylor were
still awake , lying side b y side on the bed , staring at the shadows that were cast across the ceiling
thanks to the moonlight shining through the cracks in the curtains and the tree branches .
” Raven … ” ” Yeah ? ” I said , yawning as I rubbed my eyes sleepily .
” You know , when we were little … When I was weird and awkward , that shy kid no one wanted to know
or play with , you used to always greet me and talk to me ….
” ” You were not weird ; you were cute and adorable .
” I said , trying to keep my eyes open .
” Mmm you’d think that … But you were this little , tiny girl , like the smallest one i n the pack , and
everyone used to say you had a growth issue … Cause you were like six , wearing two – year – old
clothes … ” He said drowsily .
” Yeah … I remember … I’m sure it was three years clothing … He chuckled sleepily .
” You were like a damn little doll … Walking and talking yet so damn doll sized … Well … you always had
this big smile on your face and always talked to me , complimenting me on what I was wearing , my hair
… saying good morning ….
and although it was something small , it made my day … So , thank you … ” He yawned , turning on to
his side to face me .
” I never even knew your name for many years … ”
Hmm ? You didn’t ? ” I asked , turning my head to look at him .
” No , I used to call you the girl who looks like a doll … until I heard Liam calling you once … I’m older
than you , but I was timid , and back then you were so brave ….
You still are … You’re damn perfect and no matter what you do , I’m going to support you ok ? ” His eyes
fluttered shut , and I yawned again .
” Mmm thanks … I’ll always support you too … ” I remembered saying before my eyes fluttered shut and
sleep welcomed me into its folds …
My eyes flew open , my heart pounding .
I sat up , looking around the room , it took m e a moment to realise I had fallen asleep a t Taylor’s .
His back was to me and he was snoring lightly .
I looked around the dark room , brushing my hair off my face .
How had I woken up ? Something didn’t feel right … I slowly got off the bed , not wanting to disturb
Taylor .
I walked across the floor , careful not to step on the chocolate wrappers and rubbish that we had littered
all over the floor , before I tip – toed to the window .
Taylor had left the top one open to air the room that had smelt of take – out , but it was fairly silent
outside .
The distant sound of an animal and the rustle of the leaves in the trees were all that I could hear .
I peered out past the tree that stood in the corner of Taylor’s garden and my eyes fell on my old bedroom
window that was just across from Taylor’s .
I was about to turn away when my wolf’s uneasiness made m e look back at my old house … Almost as
if urging me to pay attention to it .
She wanted me to go there .
Why ? I could feel her restlessness and I frowned , glancing back at Taylor , before I slowly unlocked the
window and slid it up silently , flinching when it made a slight squeak .
I paused as Taylor groaned and turned over , falling back to sleep.. I blew out a breath and slowly
climbed onto the ledge , lowering the window as much as possible behind me before I jumped to the
ground below , landing lithely , I stood up straight , ignoring the sharp poking of the stones beneath my
feet , and padded towards my parents ‘ home , jumping over the low fence . Mom lived alone now , was
she ok ? Latest Post Update Everyday www.m.techkaushal.com My heart skipped a beat as a horrible
thought came to my head .
No … don’t think like that , Raven .
I walked around the house , my heart pounding despite trying to push that thought away .
Should I just do the doorbell and see if she was ok ? Wait … it’s night – time , she’ll be asleep … I stared
at the dark house , hesitating before I turned away , but once again my wolf’s restlessness made me turn
back .
Since returning to the pack she was a little more active and I didn’t want to shut her out if she was trying
to tell me something .
I needed to respect that .
Ok calm down , I’ll mind link her . ‘ Mom ? ‘ No answer , she was probably asleep …..
‘ Mom ?! ‘ I tried pushing through that block , frowning at the fact I was drawing a blank .
What the heck ? Had she shut me out ? Could she do that so strongly whilst sleeping ? I turned , thinking
to go do the doorbell , I was beginning to feel worried , maybe I’m just overreacting .
No wait , a sudden thought came to me and I padded around the house to the bathroom window ,
wondering if Dad ever got it fixed .
I smiled when I saw the gap in it . Something that Mom always asked Dad to fix , seems like he never
bothered ! Perfect ! I scanned the ground , finding a decent sized branch that I used to slip into the gap
and pry up the dodgy handle .
It was a small window but I’d fit .
Grabbing onto it , I pulled myself onto the ledge and squeezed in , frowning when my ass and thighs got
a little stuck .
Just great , seems like the only place I had grown over the years was there . Stupid fat thighs ….
I pulled myself through , feeling the window scrape my ass and snag at my pants .
Finally , I managed to get in and blew out a breath .
Yay ! The cool bathroom tiles were pleasant beneath my feet as I made my way to the door , opening it
ever so silently . Calming my heartbeat to minimise the sound of it .
One look at Mom and then we were back out of here .
She never needed to know I had been here ! I made my way down the dark hall , the scent of pumpkin
spice lingered in the hall and I smiled sadly . It was Mom’s favourite smell , year in and year out .
She’d stock up on the festive scented candles in the winters and use them throughout the entire year .
I was careful , making sure to stay towards the wall .
The floorboards didn’t creak so much where they were hardly stepped on .
Years of sneaking out really does help . I went up the stairs as silently as I could .
Glancing down the hallway , I could see the door to Mom’s room was open and I frowned .
Did she leave it open because Dad wasn’t here ? Wait , I refused to call him Dad … Latest Post Update
Everyday www.m.techkaushal.com The entire house was dark , and it was a little cold too , I felt my
stomach twist .
Wasn’t she taking care of herself ? I silently made my way down the hall , frowning when I didn’t hear a
heartbeat .
Wait , had she left the pack or something ?! Was that why my wolf was worried ? After all , it had a link to
family .
I rushed to the door , pushing it open , expecting to see a half – empty room .
I froze at the smell of blood that filled my nose .
My eyes snapped to the silhouette of someone under the sheets on the bed . My heart pounded as fear
and panic settled within me .
Alarm bells going off .
No heartbeat … Blood … Was that ….
” Mom ? ” I asked , my voice shaky as 1 edged closer to the bed . Please be a prank .
Please tell me I’m wrong .
” M – mom ?! ” I whimpered , sounding terrified .
Stay strong , Raven .
My entire body was shaking involuntarily , I couldn’t breathe properly … I reached out with a trembling
hand for the sheets . Mom’s scent and the stench of fresh blood now overrode my senses .
I couldn’t bring myself to lower the duvet ….
My chest was heaving .
I’m scared … ‘ Liam ….
” I whimpered through the link ; h e was probably asleep … ‘ What is it , Love ? Are you ok ? ‘ Worry and
concern were clear in his voice , but the warmth of just hearing him made me feel an inch braver .
It was a struggle to reply , as I yanked the bedding back .
My mouth widened in a silent scream and I stumbled back , my breathing ragged as I stared at the
horrifying scene before me . No please goddess … no ! Fuck ….
There lay Mom with blood – stained bedding under her , her empty mouth hanging wide open slit from
ear to ear , her teeth were gone and where her eyes should have been were two gaping sockets ..
‘ Raven , where the fuck are you ? ‘ Liam’s voice snapped me out of horror my struck state .
‘ Liam … Mom … ‘ I trailed off when the sudden feeling of being watched overcame me .
The hair at the back of my neck stood up and my heart thundered . I whipped around , but I was too late .
Something struck my head , a searing pain erupted through it , and before I could even recover or react ,
I felt a stinging pain in my neck .
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