Not Taking A No LIAM It was later in the evening , and I had worked with Damon before returning home
to dad’s place .
I still needed to talk t o him , and I would do it soon .
I mind linked Raven asking her if she wanted to come over , and she had sounded pretty flustered ,
although she had replied that she was obviously going to come and to leave the window open for her .
typical Raven .
I was glad she was coming , because I needed it .
Throughout the day I felt myself on the brink of losing control , and the amount of wolfsbane I had
injected in myself was enough to kill .
But I was fine .
The moment that darkness grew , it was as if I was suddenly immune to it : I had just showered , I had
just grabbed a towel when I felt the flare of darkness grow inside of me .
Focus … There was nothing that triggered me , but the urge it had to release itself and wreak havoc
made it fucking hard to control .
Let it all out and this struggle will stop .
Don’t fight it … I pushed the thoughts away , remembering what I had done the last time I had let it out .
Raven .
Think of Raven … I almost killed her .
It wasn’t working , I felt my anger flare , m y claws coming out , and I plunged it into my chest trying to
contain this , digging m y hand into my chest , letting the pain override the darkness .
I was not going to let it out … focus … focus *** Destroy it all … Let it go … I groaned , falling to my
knees , I needed to shift … I needed ” Liam ! ” The door flew open and Raven’s scent filled my senses as
she fell to her knees next to me , her hand going to my shoulder .
” Liam , breath .
” I growled lowly .
” Baby move … “
Her hand wrapped around my wrist , firmly removing my claws from my chest .
” I’m not leaving you , Liam .
” Her voice was firm yet soft , and her touch seemed t o fight the storm growing inside of me .
” Can I hold you .
” I whispered , finally looking up at her as I fought against it .
” Forever .
” She replied , wrapping her arms around my neck .
Her lips met my neck , placing soft kisses that sent delicious sparks through me .
I pulled her close , sitting back against the counter , wrapping my arms around her tiny body tightly ,
feeling the darkness fading away .
Her lips never left my neck or shoulder , kissing me sensually until I was finally myself .
She slowly pulled away , staring at my bloody chest .
Pain flashed in her eyes as she touched the raven tattoo that was over my heart .
” Don’t hurt yourself , baby .
” She whispered , cupping my face as she knelt between my legs .
” I was trying to pull it back , I’m ok .
” I said , running my hand through her hair .
” I’m proud of you .
” She whispered , cupping my face .
Our eyes met , and I saw the concern and pain in her eyes .
” I’m fucking losing it , Raven .
” I said quietly .
A part of me was telling me not to burden her with my fears , but another part of me needed to share the
fear inside of me and with who else but my mate ? ” I’ve hurt you , mom , dad … Damon , I don’t
recognise the person I’ve become anymore .
” I said , running my fingers through my wet locks .
And I hated it .
She tugged my face up , staring into my eyes , and shook her head .
” You have got this , Liam you want to fight this .
Just think , a month ago you were like whatever I don’t care if I die .
” She said , softly kissing my lips .
“ You are going to get through this , and you will be the very best version of yourself , because we are all
rooting for that .
” I hope so .
” We all love you , Liam .
” ” I don’t really deserve it though , the amount of crap I’ve done .
” ” Love doesn’t work that way ; we love you for you and that won’t change .
” She said firmly , blushing as she looked me over , clearly realising only now that I was only i n a towel .
She moved back , her heart thudding as she grabbed another towel , busying herself with wetting it
before dabbing my chest gently and wiping up the blood as m y wounds started to heal .
” Let’s get to bed .
” She whispered .
” Sure .
I’ll just wash my hands .
” I said , standing up and tightening my towel .
Her gaze dipped to my waist , and I smirked .
” Want a peek ? ” I asked .
Her eyes widened , and she shook her head vigorously , rushing from the room .
I smirked as I quickly rinsed my hands off .
Entering the bedroom , I saw her sitting on the bed , one hand on her hip , and she looked like she was
in pain .
” Are you ok love ? ” I asked , worry filling m e as I rushed over to her .
She nodded , despite her heart beating faster than normal , and it wasn’t because of me .
” Yeah , I just … felt a bit unwell .
” She shook her head , and I nodded , hoping she was ok .
I went over to my wardrobe thinking I needed to do something … Perhaps I needed to visit Rayhan and
Delsanra .
Maybe she could put some sort of seal on my abilities … The following day , I had told dad I had
somewhere to go .
Only Raven knew where I was going , and although she wanted to g o with me , I didn’t trust her being
alone with me not with my unhinged behaviour .
At least at home , I know that there are others not far off .
She hadn’t been happy when I said that and huffed in annoyance before she headed out to training .
I had called Rayhan and we had scheduled a place to meet closer to his pack but not i n pack territory
because I didn’t want anyone to know we had met or that I had gone there .
” Take care of yourself .
” Dad said as he stood by the car .
” I’ll be ok , ” I said , crouching down and ruffling the little pumpkin’s hair .
” Be a good girl , ok , and no picking your boogers , it’s g ” 1 gross .
” I no do that anymore , I big girl .
” She denied it , as if that was obvious .
Yeah , I saw her this morning … ” Ahuh … ” She smiled , and I smiled back .
Placing a quick kiss on her forehead , I got into my black Range Rover , waving them goodbye and
slipping on my shades .
I knew dad was worried about me going alone , but I promised him I would be ok , and I wouldn’t be far .
I just hoped I was and that Delsanra could help .
I put some music on as I drove out of the pack grounds .
It was a good hour later when I thought I heard a thud from the back .
Fuck did something fall onto my car ?
I pulled up on the side , putting my hazard lights on , and got out.a Walking around , I inspected the
smooth metal , shaking my head .
Strange , I had felt something hit … I was about to get back into the car when I froze in my tracks ,
staring at the trunk .
A sudden thought came to me , and I frowned .
Don’t tell me … Stepping back , I popped the lid open and raised an eyebrow , staring down at none
other than Raven , curled up inside .
She smiled sheepishly at me .
” You said I couldn’t come , but I want to meet Rayhan’s kitty ! ” She said , pouting a s she sat up ,
swinging her legs out as she stared up at me with those fucking gorgeous eyes that really made me
unable to refuse her .
” How the … I didn’t even smell you … ” ” I still couldn’t .
She smiled proudly , then raised an eyebrow , as if that was obvious .
” Anti – scent spray , smart guy .
” She jumped down , her breasts bouncing in that black corset top she was wearing , a jacket and pants
completing her look .
As always , she looked sexy .
” So , for the last hour , you were in there …
” ” No , I think it’s almost three .
” She sighed .
My eyes widened in surprise as I slammed the trunk shut .
” Three ? Seriously ? ” ” Yeah , I needed to get in there before you saw me .
” She pouted .
I pulled her close , unable to resist her charm , I can’t believe I actually thought she’d listen when I told
her no .
” You know , it’s dangerous around me .
” I said quietly as she wrapped her arms around my waist .
” I also know it’s dangerous for you alone , and your dad doesn’t know you’re going this far out , does he
? ” ” Yeah , he doesn’t , or he would have definitely sent guards , but I have some wolfsbane , not that it
works .
” He said .
” Reckless move blue eyes .
” She said , tapping my ass before sliding away swiftly and getting into the car from my side .
This girl … I got in to see her strapping herself in as if she was ready for a special trip or something .
But could I deny that I enjoyed having her here ? No.
I leant over , kissing her cheek softly before moving back .
” So , you’ve met Rayhan’s Kitty before .
What was she like ? ” She asked when we were back on the road .
” Loud .
” ” Oh .
And what else ? ” ” Short , ” ” Oh .
Wait , shorter than me ? ” ” No bitesize I don’t think anyone can be shorter than you .
” I smirked .
Her mouth fell open before she frowned .
” Major burn , dude .
” ” Sorry , but I like your size .
You are perfect .
” I said , looking her over .
Her cheeks flushed , but she still gave me a narrowed – eyed look .
” You are not forgiven .
” ” I know .
” I said , thinking about all the things I really wasn’t forgiven for .
She placed her hand over mine , giving me a small soft smile .
“
I wanted to tell you- ouch ! ” She flinched and I almost panicked until she rested her head back , closing
her eyes and motioned to me , she was fine .
Sorry , I just feel really … I’m ok .
” ” That’s happened twice .
Are you sure you’re ok , maybe we need to get that checked out .
” ” I’m seriously ok .
” She said , and I nodded , although I didn’t believe her fully .
Was it … could it be heat ? My stomach twisted and I really hoped not because I didn’t want her to go
through that …
RAVEN We had just reached the hotel suite where Rayhan had told us to meet him .
This was one of the Rossi Hotels .
Dude , these guys were loaded .
I wonder how rich they were … Remind me to check the Rossi Group of Enterprises ‘ net worth later …
There they were , Rayhan as handsome as ever , and next to him , a woman who was a s gorgeous as a
winter queen ! In person , her white hair looked even whiter , and her startling blue eyes were so … blue
! She was slender yet she had curves that were i n perfect portion , no extra wide hips like me or
anything ! ” Hey !
” I said as the two men hugged , before Liam gave Delsanra a nod .
IF ” Hi , it’s nice to meet you , Raven .
” Delsanra said with a small smile .
” Likewise .
” I said , she was taller than m e … Maybe about three inches … When you’re my height , even an inch
is vital … ” Long time no see Raven .
” Rayhan said , and I didn’t miss his gaze going to my neck , but it was only a second and I had a feeling
he knew what had happened .
” She hitchhiked … ” Liam said , looking down at me .
” it’s a big trunk .
” I said .
” I’m glad I got to meet you .
” Delsanra said .
” In person , you’re even tinier , like a little pear drop .
” ” Pear drop ? ” ” Yeah , like the sweets .
” She said , smiling slightly .
” She has a thing for naming people after food .
” Rayhan said , pulling her close as h e planted a kiss on her lips .
I smiled at that .
” Well , shall we get to this ? ” Liam asked , the mood instantly darkening .
” I don’t know if it’s going to work , we’re talking gods .
” Delsanra said , running her fingers through her hair .
” 1 ” If I didn’t know that Selene existed , I’d find this entire God thing pretty weird .
” Rayhan remarked as he sat on the sofa watching as Delsanra got to work , drawing some symbols onto
the ground .
” I know , let’s just try to see if we cap suppress it , even if it’s only partially .
Wolfsbane isn’t working on me , neither is i silver .
I took four doses of Wolfsbane this morning and nothing , I feel normal and I can mind link .
” Liam said , his eyes on the symbols on the ground .
” There are a few things I checked up .
” Delsanra said .
” I’ll do a suppression spell , and the other is to target you … ” What do you mean ? ” I asked .
She looked hesitant , glancing at Rayhan before staring down at her symbols on the floor .
” I can block your healing … But that’s risky .
If anything happens , you’ll be like a human , its- ” ” Do it , we do both , if the darkness isn’t controllable ,
then we target the real me .
If I do lose control , someone can easily injure me and stop me from going out of control .
Let’s do it .
” Liam said with a nod .
” Liam , think about it .
This could go really wrong .
” Rayhan said , brushing his hair back as he frowned thoughtfully .
” I’m a risk , Ray , to everyone around me .
” No … ” Liam , imagine if someone attacks you , and- ” I began ” I can still fight .
” He said , cupping my face .
I looked up at him , not liking this at all .
” I didn’t only hurt you , I attacked Damon , Dad , and even hurt mom .
” He said quietly .
” I’m dangerous , and I need to do something about it .
” I nodded , I didn’t like this , but I understood what he meant … I pressed my lips together , nodding ,
and stepped away .
Delsanra looked at me apologetically before turning to Liam .
” Step into the centre of the circle .
” She said .
My heart felt uneasy at this , but I couldn’t do anything but watch Liam make this decision …
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