LIAM
Three and a half days .
That’s how long Raven’s heat lasted , three and a half intense days .
I was close to breaking my resolution when I saw no end .
Seeing her sobbing and begging me messed me up .
Mom and Dad were shocked that it went over the three – day period , which was the common period for
heat , but we assumed maybe the curse made it worse .
Or Mom thought perhaps I’m just a stronger Alpha than Dad , but I don’t think so .
When Dad and I spar , I only manage to outdo him by a little , and I’d put that down to being younger .
The moment her heat was over , Raven fainted with exhaustion .
I made sure her temperature was ok before I tucked her into bed , collapsing next to her and letting sleep
consume me .
We slept for almost an entire day , far too exhausted to do anything .
That had been one hell of an experience , it had been more painful and draining than every lash I had
taken .
Seeing her in pain fucking hurt so badly , and I felt like I was being punished for messing up .
I just wish she hadn’t had to suffer once again because of me .
But there was something about this moment that helped .
There was something in her eyes when she looked at me , holding me tightly and completely vulnerable
in my arms
I was meant to be her protector but I had hurt her .
In some ways , having her in my arms trying to fucking seduce me and rip my clothes off felt like a
chance for me to prove I was better than what I had become .
My beautiful mate … She was perfect .
I had just gotten dressed , ready to head out to get all her favourite foods after running her a hot , warm
bath with essential oils .
I’m surprised our toes didn’t fall off after all that time spent in the icy bath .
I had requested someone to come to clean up the room and change the bedding .
Once they left , I left too , not wanting to be gone for too long .
We hadn’t really talked .
When I had stepped out of the shower , I had carried her to the bath .
She had just woken up .
Kissing her softly , I promised to be back soon .
Forty minutes later , I unlocked the hotel room door and pushed the handle down with my elbow , my
hands laden with two paper bags , hot drinks and a large cupcake in a box .
I saw Raven looking breath – taking , lying o n top of the fresh white bedding , her hands tucked under
her cheek , wearing nothing but one of my t – shirts that fell to her thighs .
My heart thundered and the thought of seeing her like this every morning , every day for the rest of my
life , filled my mind .
A guy could dream … ” Hey … ” She said , sitting up , brushing her fingers through her hair .
Her cheeks were painted a soft hue of pink , a pout on her plump , lush lips .
” Hey , feel better ?
” I asked , placing the bags on the bed .
She nodded as I bent down , kissing her lips .
A soft sigh escaped her and I moved back slowly , savouring the taste of her in my mouth , my lips
tingling from where they touched hers .
I sat down as she reached for the first bag , my gaze going to her shoulder as my T shirt slid down ,
revealing her smooth , creamy skin that I would never tire of .
” This smells great .
.
” She said , as we both began to take everything out ; egg and cheese muffins , bacon rasher
sandwiches , pancakes , cinnamon rolls , buttered croissants , sugary donuts , brownies , hot chocolate ,
along with two bottles of orange juice .
” We’re both fucking starved .
” I said , unwrapping a muffin for he
” I know .
When was the last time we ate ? ” She asked , biting into it .
I watched her , my gaze dipping to her gorgeous lips .
” Around thirty hours ago , give or take .
” I said , our eyes connecting .
The sexual tension between us was intense .
Her gaze ran over me before she looked away , taking a bite .
” Thank you … for everything … I know it was probably hard .
I mean , especially when I was begging … ” She murmured , biting into the muffin once again , pouting .
” Hard is an understatement , love .
Have you seen yourself ? ” I asked , smirking slightly .
She looked up slowly , her eyes softening , and she smiled slightly .
” It’s weird , that you loved me for so long … I’m nothing spe =
” ” You fucking are .
Now stop it .
Stop thinking of yourself as any less .
You are beautiful , kind – hearted , and everything a man could ever hope for .
” I said , reaching over and pulling her into my lap .
She blushed despite having been in my lap naked many times over the last few days .
” Thanks , ” She said , caressing my face .
I hugged her tight as we continued to eat .
Now that her heat was over , her telling m e about her and Damon’s rejection was on my mind again .
She held the last bite of her muffin to my lips and I took it , watching her unwrap another muffin as I bit
into my sandwich , one arm around her slender waist .
The sparks of the bond sizzled between us .
” You said you and Damon rejected one another … ” I began .
She paused from opening the bottle of orange juice and nodded .
” I realised what I wanted … I won’t lie , when we were originally going to reject one another , it was
emotional and I wondered what if …
But this time , I knew i It was what I wanted .
I could never treat him the way I did you .
There was no point in stringing him along when I forgot everything when I’m around you .
It was for the best , for all of us .
” I kissed her shoulder softly .
” Thank you … ” .
” I said quietly .
Yeah , I had been a jerk about it , but knowing she chose me … ” Nothing to thank me for .
You’re stuck with me for life .
” She said , biting into a croissant.co ” Just the way I wanted it .
” I replied with a smile .
I don’t know what it was , but something had changed between us .
There was no longer any barrier … ” Oh , my goddess , a sponge cake ! ” She said , unboxing the little
treat I had picked up at the bakery that had just been opening up when I had gotten our food .
” This one I’m not sharing !
” I smiled , amused .
” I knew you wouldn’t .
It’s all yours .
” I said , watching her scamper out of my lap a s she quickly flattened the box open and took the giant
cupcake out of it .
I had to admit she looked fucking sexy sitting there on her knees in my shirt … ” I need a picture .
” I said , quickly grabbing my phone .
She smiled like the little minx she was and parted her knees slightly .
With one hand , she pulled her shirt between her thighs , making it strain against her breasts .
I swallowed hard , noticing her nipples were poking against it .
She smiled coquettishly , raising the cupcake to her mouth .
She stuck her tongue out sensually , licking the tip of the icing .
Her eyes were looking straight at me , and I took a snap , feeling myself harden in my pants .
Fuck … ”
You know how to tease .
” I said .
” Do I ? ” She knew exactly what she was doing to m e .
She simply smirked cheekily .
It had been so damn hard to resist her as she tried to tempt me to take her .
She giggled , biting into her cupcake .
” I can be … ” She said , our eyes meeting as she licked her lips .
” But you haven’t seen anything yet .
‘
” Looking forward to it … ” I whispered , taking hold of her chin .
I leaned forward and she smiled , leaning into the kiss as our lips met .
Sparks coursed through us , pleasure rushed through me and sent heat rushing right to my dick … Fuck
… We parted and she looked up at me , her eyes solemn , and that glint of mischief was no longer there
.
” I love you , Liam , and I’m ready to .
become yours in every way .
” She said quietly , her fingers touched her mark and she smiled softly .
My heart thundered , realising despite everything , I was getting a second chance .
A second chance to make things right , but even though she had just confessed her love to me , what
she said next threw me completely .
“
I want to mark you , Liam , I want you to make me yours completely … I want to give you my first time ,
my every time , and my last time … I want only you .
To be by your side through the good and the bad .
You and only you .
” My emotions swirled through me like a tidal wave that had just been unleashed
She wanted me … me to make her mine completely … A confession from her lips … a confession from
the heart and one I would never ever forget .
” I love you too .
Always have and always will .
You are mine , I promise I’ll take care of you for as long as I can … ” I whispered , my stomach clenching
at the thought that perhaps I’ll never get that .
” Yours .
” She said softly , placing the cupcake down .
She climbed into my lap , straddling me , wrapping her arms around me tightly .
I hugged her tightly , feeling completely content despite the fear of losing it all eating up at me .
Just then , I felt something snap inside of me .
The pain knocked all the air from me and something wrenched free from inside of me .
My blood ran cold as the barrier on the darkness broke away .
It rushed through me , stronger and more intense than ever , seeping into every corner of my mind and
body , bleeding into my veins and heart .
The seal that Delsanra had put on it , had been completely broken .
” Liam ! ” Raven said suddenly , cupping my face , the tingles of the sparks soothing the storm a little ,
but ….
It wasn’t enough .
” I’m ok … The seal … It’s broken .
” I said quietly .
I lifted her off my lap , feeling the darkness trying to take control , and I realised at that moment that no
matter how much I didn’t want it , I may still end up hurting those that I love … There may still be a few
weeks until the blood moon , but my time was over .
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