I didn’t know what to say … Dante’s birth was the catalyst for Liam’s darkness ? Goddess , I felt
devastated for my brother .
We had come to find Mom and Dad , but only Mom was there .
Dad was now the Alpha of the pack again , Mom had filled u s in on everything :
The curse , the card , Liam , the killer , and the truth about Raven’s past .
Alejandro had called to ask if everything was ok and if he was needed , but I told him we were ok , right
now there was nothing more we could do .
” How could you not tell me ! Raven lost her mom and she wasn’t allowed to tell m e ? She … How are
we making a change if she’s still being told to keep things on the low ? ” I ran my fingers through my hair
trying to stay calm , for Mom , I could tell she was distraught .
Liam had marked Raven and that triggered Mom’s own trauma of what her biological father had done to
her …
Raven … Seeing the state she had been in … It broke my heart , and worse , my brother had done it .
Seeing her small figure just lying there … It broke me , I wished I could take away more than her physical
pain .
As for the card that Liam pulled , I remembered it too …
I just couldn’t believe they didn’t tell me anything , Raven , too .
I felt like a bad friend for not picking up o n , it but she never shared anything with m e , ever .
Her dad was abusive ….
I remember how she used to joke about stuff often …
‘ Dad would throw a slipper at me if I did that … Dad is going to really kill me if I’m not home … I really
don’t want to go home ‘ When she used to say it , I would put it down to her wanting to be a little
rebellious … I never realised there was more to it .
In I stared at the ground , my mind spinning .
I’m a bad friend , to Raven , to Damon , and an awful sister to Liam ….
” I’ll try to see if I can find anything on the curse .
Maybe I can try finding some answers .
” Delsanra said , frowning slightly .
I nodded .
” Thanks .
” I replied appreciatively before turning to Mom .
” What about the killer ? ” ” Still uncaught , we have a few clues and have ruled out at least a third of the
pack .
” Mom replied .
” Delsanra , is there anything that you can find out ? ” I asked .
” Do you have anything that belongs to the killer ? ” She said turning to Mom .
Mom shook her head .
” They leave nothing behind .
” She said , her eyes looked blank , I knew the entire situation with Raven and Liam was taking its toll
upon her .
” Then unless I probe every mind of everyone in this pack , I don’t think I can .
” Delsanra said regretfully .
” Yes , and similar to the Alpha command , we don’t want that .
There’s already a lot o f tension and doubt going through the pack .
Now with Liam losing control , things will be even harder …
People will feel even more worried , doubt and fear from the inside can cause more damage .
” hair .
Mom said running her hand through her Yeah , we knew that … I exchanged looks with Delsanra .
” I understand .
Maybe I can take a look at the bodies , see if there’s anything I can do .
” Sure , how long are you two here for ? You’ve left the kids as well Kia .
” Mom asked , now looking up .
” The men know we might be a day .
” I replied with a small smile .
” I think they’ll do perfectly well together , Rayhan and Dante get on like a house on fire .
” Delsanra added with a small smile ..
I looked at her , slightly amused despite the situation .
” Oh , they do indeed .
” I replied .
Dante , due to his abilities , could see Delsanra’s true form and his infatuation with her was still there .
” Where is Liam ? ” I asked , now glancing at
Mom as Azura came into the room , climbing into Mom’s lap .
Mom hugged her tightly and I felt that Azura was that comfort and light Mom needed so often lately .
As for Dad , how much more did he have to suffer ? ” In the cells .
” Mom replied quietly .
My eyes widened in shock , ” But you said he’s injured ! ” I shot up .
” He is … but he marked her Kiara … it’s a crime .
” Mom said quietly .
” I could sense her anguish .
Of course , she didn’t want him there , but she had to be fair .
I nodded ,
” I get that , but he is injured , isn’t he ? ” ” Yes , and I hurt him ….
” Delsanra looked shocked but said nothing , I simply stared at Mom .
We knew roughly what happened , but I didn’t know that Mom had hurt him ….
I thought i t was Damon ! I turned and ran from the room , my heart ringing in my ears as I rushed from
the
house .
The sun was setting , I heard someone shout for me to wait to be escorted but I didn’t care .
Liam .
Didn’t they get it ? I knew what kind of person Liam was .
He had always put others before him , I get that he had changed , but it was the darkness that made him
do it ! I know it’s still wrong , but leaving Liam alone at this time was not the right thing to do ! It would
destroy him ! That would only push him further into darkness .
Liam always loved with everything he had , gave willingly , and put himself last .
I often saw so many qualities of Uncle Rafi n him .
But leaving him when he needed help , was the worst thing possible .
Fine , h e made Dad take an oath to not heal him , but I didn’t answer to Dad ! I reached the entrance to
the pack headquarters , slowing down and stared at the two guards .
” I demand to see my brother .
Open the doors .
” ” Yes Luna , we have to ask the Alpha- “
” Boys … I’m the queen , I answer to no one but my king .
Step .
Aside .
” I said icily , despite both men being in their late twenties at the least .
My eyes flashed and I let my aura roll off .
They exchanged looks and stepped aside , unable to refuse my command and unlocking the entrance .
I also knew they had probably mind linked Dad , but I didn’t really care .
No one could stop me from healing him ! I ran down the hall , my heart thudding loudly .
The bond we had was not something small , even if we were miles apart .
Why didn’t he tell me what he was going through ? Why hadn’t I felt it ? Why was I such a horrible friend
and sister ? I tried , I tried to do my best , but it was never enough .
My heart ached at that , as I rushed past some pack members walking around , heading towards the
cells .
” Open the door ! ” I growled .
One of the men thumbed in the passcode .
I rushed past them and towards the cells , slowing down when I saw a bloody mess laying on one of the
beds in a cell .
Liam .
Dad stood outside , his eyes looked empty , like a man who had lost everything .
I walked towards him and he looked at me .
I could smell the blood from him .
My gaze dipping to his waist , I knew that , despite the leather jacket he wore , he was still supporting his
own injuries .
” ” Kiara .
” ” Dad .
” I whispered , wrapping my arms around him tightly , letting my healing flow through us .
” Don’t … ” He muttered , pulling away .
He was punishing himself too … ” Open the door , I need to see him .
” I said .
” You want to heal him , Kia , I took an oath .
# Yeah , I’m not doing this … Not now .
I simply nodded .
” I do want to heal him .
” ” ” You can’t .
” Dad said firmly .
I looked down at him , placing my hand on his waist , but he jerked away .
” No ..
” So , you’re really not letting yourself get healed because of your son ….
My heart ached for my family .
They didn’t deserve this .
” Ok , at least let me see him .
I want to talk t o him or at least hold him if I can’t heal him .
” I whispered pleadingly , putting on the most innocent expression I could , making sure tears filled my
eyes .
It wasn’t hard , considering the amount of pain I was feeling .
I may be mated and a mother now , but I will always be daddy’s little girl .
He looked at me , his eyes softening , and he stroked my hair .
” Only to talk .
” He said quietly , placing a soft kiss on my forehead .
I nodded dejectedly , as if I was giving up , and Dad unlocked the door .
I entered the cell , my heart thumping as I rushed to Liam .
His familiar scent and the blood were mixed together , reminding me of what had happened .
He was awake but I wasn’t sure if he was fully there .
His usual cerulean eyes were washed out , his skin pale covered in a layer of sweat … ” Liam ? ” I
whispered , brushing his matted locks off his forehead .
” Liam ? ” Genuine tears trickled down my cheeks as I felt the pain of seeing him in this condition .
” Liam , can you hear me ? It’s me , Kia .
” I whispered , kissing his cheek .
His eyes fluttered slightly and I closed my eyes , pressing my forehead to his , my hand still on his cheek
as I let my healing flow through me , feeling it spread through him and sensing his pain .
” Kiara ! ” Dad said .
My eyes blazed and I allowed my aura to flare around me , raising a barrier of pure power as he ran
inside .
Unable to penetrate the barrier , he called out to me , but I was not going to listen to him .
He took an oath , I didn’t .
Liam took a deep , shuddering breath , his
eyes flying open as he shot up , backing away from me against the wall behind him .
” It’s ok Liam , I’m here .
” I said softly , cupping his face as he looked around the cell , his heart pounding .
I sat on the small bed next to him , pulling him into my arms .
” Kia ? ” He whispered hoarsely .
” I’m here .
” I whimpered , trying to fight m y tears that refused to stop falling .
I heard Dad walk out and close the door behind him , walking off .
I knew he was hurting , but as Alpha , he had to uphold his responsibilities too .
” W – what are you doing here ? Raven … Fuck I messed up .
Raven .
She needs you ! ” He said , struggling to escape me , but right now I was stronger .
He had lost far too much blood .
” I’m here for my best friend and my special friend .
” I whispered , referring to what I used to call him as a child .
” For my brother , who always took care of me .
Why didn’t you share what was going on , with me ? “
He moved back slowly , looking at me with eyes that were full of sorrow .
” I marked her Kia … I fucking marked her .
” He said , his voice breaking , his eyes full of anguish and glittering with unshed undo that .
” tears .
” There’s nothing that can fucking I know , Goddess I know … I cupped his face , tears streaming down
m y cheeks .
” I know … but we will get through this .
” [ whispered .
I didn’t know how , but we would .
” You shouldn’t have healed me .
I didn’t deserve it .
” ” Are you giving up on life , Liam ? ” I asked softly , my chest aching at the pain and turmoil that he was
inflicted with .
His eyes met mine , his heart thundering and I realised I had just hit the nail on the head .
Goddess , he was … ” I’m not safe to be around ….
You should go .
” He said quietly , his expression going blank .
” No.
I’m staying right here .
” I said , my eyes flashing purple as I kicked my heels off and crossed my legs .
An emotion – filled his eyes , but before I could make sense of it , it was gone .
11 ” She must be devastated or super angry .
” He whispered , looking at his hands .
I tensed ; did he not realise that Raven had almost died ? My heart thundered and he looked at it sharply
.
” What is it ? ” ” Nothing , she’s … I guess a little angry .
” I said , not knowing what to say .
” You’re lying .
What are you hiding , Kia ? ” He asked , panic filling his eyes .
” I … She’s still unconscious .
” I whispered .
” Unconscious … Why ? I … The blood ….
The … ” The realisation hit him and he looked at me , horrified .
” What did I do , Kia ? Why is she fucking unconscious ?! ” ” Because you bit her so brutally that she lost
a lot of blood , I came to heal her .
” I said quietly , knowing I couldn’t keep it from him forever .
He needed to know .
Although I couldn’t bring myself to say he almost ripped her entire throat out , he still needed to know .
A single tear escaped his eye as he slowly looked down , and , at that moment , I knew he would never
forgive himself .
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