LIAM
I tried to tell myself that he was just holding her hand out of concern , that he was her friend too … But I
couldn’t deny the irritation that was flaring up inside of me … That anger threatening to lash out .
I tried to focus on Raven , letting the tingles that coursed through me at our touch calm me .
” You deserve this ? ” He repeated , frowning .
Yeah , so , the three notes … The first said ; ‘ Who’s next ? ‘ The second ; ‘ Two down , I wonder how
many more to go ? ‘ And now this .
There’s nothing really in them .
” I said , pausing .
” You deserved this , is probably the most to go on .
” True , but who do they mean ? Her mom ? Raven ? Do they have an issue with Raven ? Damon mused
.
” I frowned , clenching my jaw .
” These murders started when Raven came back to town …
There may be a connection there .
” I said , suddenly thinking he had a point .
Damon looked surprised at that , before becoming thoughtful .
” Good point .
Do you think we should track down those who would have issues with Raven , I mean , her dad wouldn’t
kill his mate and he’s in the cells , so he’s ruled out as the killer .
” Hmm , yeah , I think we need to list anyone who : may have any sort of link to Raven .
” I said quietly , just as the door opened and Dad stepped in .
He glanced at us , I didn’t miss the way his gaze flickered to both Damon and I holding Raven’s hands .
I swear if we weren’t fucking mated no one would have ever even thought anything of us holding her
hand .
So fucking annoying .
” I think you need to make a list a lot broader than that .
” Dad said , checking the machine that Raven was hooked up to before frowning and sitting at the edge
of the bed .
She was so tiny , there was a good gap from the bottom and her feet .
” What do you mean ? We’re thinking of may have anything against her .
” Damon said .
But I think I understood what Dad meant .
” You mean , people who may have issues against Damon and I … her parents … anyone who is
somehow even linked to Raven , an indirect grudge , right ?
” I said sharply .
Dad smirked humourlessly and nodded .
” Yeah , exactly .
” He said , ” You two boys look exhausted .
Head to bed , I’ll stay with her .
” No thanks .
” I said coldly .
” If it was Mom , you wouldn’t have left .
” He sighed , once again I had to try to fucking calm down .
” No , I wouldn’t have , but you look a fucking mess .
” Don’t really care , you two can leave , I’m staying .
” I said icily .
I could feel my anger flaring up and that bitterness towards everything beginning t o flare inside .
” Let’s go uncle .
” Damon said and I was glad at least one of them understood .
Dad shook his head but stood up , Damon placed a quick kiss on Raven’s forehead before he walked to
the door .
Dad caressed her head before he too turned .
Pausing at the door he glanced back at m e , almost as if he wanted to say something but decided
against it and closed the door behind him .
I didn’t move .
Even as the sun began to rise in the sky , I sat there waiting for her t o wake up , but she remained
asleep .
The doctor came in around seven in the morning to do some checks , asking if I wanted to rest or have
something to eat .
I refused .
All I wanted was for her to wake u P.
Come on love , wake up … RAVEN My eyes fluttered open , and I stared at the sun that was shining
brightly through the blinds .
Liam’s scent filled my nose , I looked down to see his head of strawberry locks resting on the bed near
my arm .
His
hand was holding mine .
I frowned , seeing the catheter in my hand , pulling it out irritated and confused .
What happened to me ? Where am I ? I rubbed my head , feeling the bandages when I froze .
My heart began to race as Mom’s face returned to me .
No … Was it a dream ? Fuck it wasn’t … I was in a hospital room … I looked around .
Mom was dead .
There was someone in that house … My heart was banging against my ribs painfully and Liam sat up
suddenly , instantly getting up from the chair and sitting down next to me on the bed .
” Hey , hey , baby girl it’s going to be ok .
” His voice , huskier with sleep , came as he cupped my face , pressing his forehead to mine .
” Mom ! She’s dead .
Someone was there Liam , I felt it , but I didn’t hear a heartbe- ” He pressed his lips to mine , sending a
wave of calmness and pleasure through m e .
His lips grazed against mine sensually and I slowly calmed down .
My rapid breathing calmed down and I slowly kissed him back , his hand moved from my face , tangling
into my hair at the nape of my neck , his tongue slipping into my mouth .
I sucked on it letting him explore my mouth , moaning against him .
His heart was beating fast and I could sense his emotions .
‘ I’m ok .
‘ I said through the link , pushing the blanket off me and getting onto my knees .
His arms locked around my waist , lifting me into his lap .
I gripped his shoulders , blushing when I felt him throb against my core as I straddled him , kissing him
harder .
He broke away when I needed air , burying his head in my chest .
I blushed even more , but wrapped my arms around his neck , brushing my fingers through his hair ,
feeling so safe here in his arms .
” I’m ok .
” I repeated kissing the top of his head ..
“ I’m not letting you out of my sight from here on out .
” He said with such conviction that I was worried he meant it .
” You don’t mean that , do you ? ” I asked suspiciously .
He smiled and my heart skipped a beat .
The sun shining on this handsome face of his .
” I do actually .
” Hell no .
” I said pouting , before hugging him tightly .
” You must have felt the link with your mother , right ? ” He asked softly .
I tensed before moving back and looking down at his glorious bare chest .
” I felt something , but I was asleep … My wolf was restless and she must have felt the link break with
Mom’s wolf .
” I whispered .
He nodded .
your loss , even if she ” I’m sorry for : wasn’t the best mother .
” He said quietly .
I nodded , yeah , she wasn’t but I still loved her .
I pressed my lips together and looked into his eyes , feeling that prickle in my own that I did not want to
feel .
He looked down at me , one hand going around my bare waist .
I realised I was still in my clothes from last night , minus the cardigan .
His other hand cupped the back of my head as he pulled me into his embrace once more .
I clung to him , wrapping my legs around his waist like a monkey , feeling the sadness well up inside of
me as I hugged him tightly .
I remembered my last words to her … Wishing things had gone differently … Our relationship had been
strange .
Her passing was strange … but I would not cry … After a good few moments , I moved back , my gaze
falling to his bulky arms as I tried to change the topic .
” Your biceps are thicker than my waist .
” I said , running my hand over one of his arms slowly .
” Are we going to compare body sizes now ? He asked huskily , I stopped moving my hand up and down
his arm .
” What else do you want to compare , our height ? ” I said frowning .
” No , if we’re doing comparisons I would say there’s a certain part of me that is definitely thicker than
your forearm .
” He smirked and I froze , it took me a second t o realise what he meant as I stared at my arm .
If sex seemed appealing a while ago … it was terrifying now ….
That would damage my insides ! ” Raven … ” I blinked and looked at him .
” You ok ? ” ” Of course I’m ok ! ” I said , quickly climbing out of his lap and away from that very scary ,
forearm sized thing .
I couldn’t help but stare at his crotch .
Goddess ….
Liam looked rather amused , I quickly looked away .
Just when Liam was about to speak , the door opened and Aunty Red stepped inside , her hair up in a
high bun with a few strands out .
Even at this age she looked like she was a model in her twenties , she had Azura in her arms and the
little girl was holding a gift bag and flowers .
” Raven baby girl , thank the goddess your ok .
” She said coming over and giving me a tight hug .
I hugged her back before giving Azura a kiss on the cheek .
Aunty Red glanced at Liam when she moved back from me and cocked a brow .
” Do I seriously need to have to see your morning wood every time .
” She asked , feeling my forehead .
” F ” Then don’t come at the wrong time .
Liam growled before getting up and walking off to the adjoining bathroom .
Aunty Red shook her head , before taking a seat on the bed .
” I heard about Kim .
” She said softly , placing her hand on my knee .
I nodded , sighing deeply .
” What happened to your head , Waven ? ” Azura asked , looking at my bandages .
” I bumped it .
” I said .
” Oh no , let me kiss it better .
” She said crawling off Aunty Red’s lap and giving me a hug then a big kiss on top of my forehead .
” Aww ! I already feel better , Zuzu ! ” I said , hugging her tightly .
She giggled and moved back .
” Mama ! Gift ! ” She said , holding her hands out to Aunty Red , who smiled at her and passed her the
gift bag and the flowers .
Just as Liam stepped out of the bathroom , I couldn’t resist smiling at the fact he no longer had a hard –
on .
” Wiyam ! Look I got Waven bownies and a teddy ! ” She pulled out an adorable teddy bear and gave it to
me .
I took it and gave her a big smile ” Thank you ! ” ” Have you two had breakfast ? ” Aunty Red asked .
We shook our heads and I realised Liam was frowning .
Azura was busy wrestling open the lid to the tub of brownies before taking one out and holding it to my
mouth .
” I got to go .
They’ve done some analysis o n the footprint and found another not far from it .
” He said , making my heart skip a beat .
Me and Aunty Red exchanged looks looking back at him .
” Really ? ” I said trying to swallow the brownies .
” Yeah , we’ll see if it’s anything , but there was a scuff of blood , so it may be something .
” He said , coming over he kissed Aunty Red on the forehead before ruffling Azura’s hair and kissed her
cheek before turning to me .
” Get the rest you need .
” He said , ‘ Oh and I wouldn’t trust anything from Azura’s hands .
She picks her nose … ” He added through the link , making me smile before he took hold of my chin and
tilted my face up to his .
His lips met mine in a sizzling deep kiss that made everything fade away .
We parted after a few moments and Liam moved back .
My eyes fell on Damon , standing there with a bouquet of flowers and a brown bag that I could smell
contained breakfast …
Guilt rushed through me as our eyes met , and I felt my heart completely crumble the moment that warm
smile crossed his face … Moonlight Muse Author Thank you for reading..
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