Chapter 83

An hour had passed , Owen had been captured and tossed into the cells .

Uncle E I was making sure everyone was getting home safely .

Right now , we hadn’t told anyone we had caught the killer because h e hadn’t admitted to it , although there were rumours going around that someone had been taken in .

My mind flashed to what happened with Liam not long after we had made the discovery and Owen had been brought to the cells , my heart thudding at the memory .

( A SHORT WHILE AGO ) ” Liam … ” I’m going to kill him .

” His eyes blazed , and I watched the black begin to creep over the whites of his eyes .

He had given Owen a few punches for talking back but h e was getting angrier thanks to Owen not knowing when the hell to shut up .

Fuck ! ” Liam … Liam , calm down .

” I said quietly , approaching him .

The bond was stronger now , please let it help .

‘ Raven move ! ‘ Damon’s panicked voice came through the mind link .

‘ Don’t come closer .

Trust me .

‘ I said quietly through the link .

‘ Raven , I swear I’m not going- ‘ ‘ Damon , I am begging you , please let me d o this ! ‘ I knew what I was doing … or I hoped I did .

If Liam truly was remorseful … he’ll fight i t .

I was going on complete blind faith here , but I wasn’t going to give up on him .

I gave Damon a small smile , knowing that it was hardest for him , when he had witnessed what had happened to me .

I cupped his face , watching his chest heaving , his claws coming out .

” Fight it … Let’s do this calmly .

” I whispered soothingly .

His hands went to my waist , and I knew how panicked the men behind me were .

Right now , I was in the grips of dark Liam , and if he wanted , he could rip me to shreds for standing in his way .

” Raven …

” His eyes flickered , his grip tight , yet I could see the fear make them widen and his cerulean orbs return as he suddenly let go of me , staggering back as i f afraid to hurt me .

” Don’t come near me .

” ” ! ” Liam , you got this .

” I said , about to move closer , when he turned and rushed out of the cells , the darkness swirling around him .

‘ I’ll be ok .

‘ His voice came through the link , and I frowned .

It was clear he became extremely powerful when that darkness took over .

How else was he able to mind link ? ” That was … dangerous .

” Zack murmured as Damon shook his head at me … ( END ) I was now standing here , arms crossed , watching as Damon and Zack questioned Owen , or should I say tried .

Liam had been gone for about twenty minutes , I hoped he was ok .

” What did you do with the eyes ? ” Zack asked coldly .

There was only one set of teeth in the jar , and there were no eyeballs anywhere .

Even when we had searched the entire bedroom , the thought that those might have been mum’s made me sick .

” I’M FUCKING TELLING YOU IT’S NOT M E ! ” Owen roared , his eyes blazing with anger .

” Calm the fuck down , we’ll ask the questions .

” Damon growled .

” Let’s wait for Liam or Uncle El to ask him under Alpha command .

” I said sighing .

Something just felt … off .

” What , enjoying this , bitch ?! ” Owen growled .

” No , now shut the hell up .

Things were found in your room , Owen , so obviously you will be questioned .

No one’s hurt you o ” LIAM FUCKING BROKE MY NOSE ! BITCH ! I WAS FUCKING THROWN IN A FUCKING CELL ! WHAT MORE CAN They FUCKING DO ?! ” ” Keep it the hell down ! ” Damon growled , slamming his hands on the bar .

” Open the fucking door , I’ll put him in his place .

” Zack growled , his eyes blazing .

” Piss off , you fucking wanker ! ” Owen swore , giving Zack the finger .

I closed my eyes as Zack snatched the keys from Damon , opening the door .

I knew what was going to happen before I even heard the sound of his fist meeting Owen’s face .

” Alright Zack , back it up .

We need him conscience for his questioning .

” Damon said , glaring at the asshole .

Owen was just a cockroach , the type you just can’t get rid of .

” Bastards ! ” ” You can stay here for the night .

One of the Alphas will question you soon .

‘ Damon said as Zack came out of the cell , wiping his bloody hand on his jeans .

Owen didn’t say anything , clutching his bloody nose .

We exchanged looks as we walked away , h e wasn’t going to admit it .

Asking him under Alpha Command was going to be the only way .

” He’s so fucking antagonising .

” Damon growled , pinching the bridge of his nose I smiled slightly .

” For you to get mad , it takes a lot .

” ” Yeah , he’s a fucking prick .

” Zack growled , pissed off .

” Ok , maybe we should all just call it a night , although I want to be there when they question him .

” I said , sighing .

” It’s late , but how about we grab some food and wait for Alpha or Liam .

” Zack suggested .

Even though both Zack and Taylor were now fully clued in on the curse , I appreciated how they didn’t make a big deal out of it , carrying on as normal .

A true Delta couple .

We nodded , walking back towards where the party had taken place not long ago .

The omegas were clearing up now , guards were still stationed around for everyone’s safety.

We grabbed some food , despite it being cold , and I piled extra onto mine in case Liam returned .

The other two raised an eyebrow at my huge , overloaded plate , but I simply glared at them .

That was enough t o get them to stop looking at my food .

We headed back towards headquarters , eating along the way .

” There they are ! ” Damon said .

I turned to see Liam walking alongside his father .

He was in jeans , a t – shirt and a jacket .

I frowned .

Had he shifted or did he just dirty his clothes somehow ? Even though he is on wolfsbane … shifting shouldn’t be possible , but he had mind linked and I couldn’t put anything past this darkness .

He looked at me and my heart skipped a beat , thinking he had fought though it … I smiled slightly , holding the plate out to him .

” Hungry ?

” ” Ah , now it makes sense why she got so much food .

” Damon teased lightly .

J glanced at him and he smiled at me before looking away .

It was going to take time for him to heal , and for me to stop feeling guilty , but at least now I knew I wasn’t stringing him along .

” Actually , that looks about normal for Raven .

” Uncle El said with a smirk , making me frown .

” Hey ! Uncle , that isn’t fair ! I need to eat t o grow ! ” ” It clearly didn’t help .

” He replied .

The two boys chuckled , whilst Liam simply smirked slightly .

It was definitely payback for answering him back ..

I knew it ! ” Thanks .

” Liam said , taking a burger from my plate .

We headed inside , and the mood that settled over us dampened .

The place was pretty quiet due to the time , I left my plate on the side as we walked towards the cells .

” You put him in the lower cells , huh ? ” Uncle El said , raising an eyebrow .

Personal issues ? ”

” Not at all , all criminals go there .

” Zack said , making the rest of us smirk .

Ok , we may have shoved him there because he’s an ass , but he was a killer .

Right ? I frowned , I don’t know about that though , something just felt … off .

Like we were missing something , but I don’t know what it was .

Shaking the feeling off , we walked to the cells .

” Fuck ! Open the door ! ” Uncle El shouted .

My heart skipped a beat as I tried to look past the four giants , my heart thudding to see Owen on the floor , but what was most worrying was the frothing foam that was coming out of his mouth as he convulsed o n the floor .

I stepped back in shock as Damon unlocked the door , both Liam and Uncle El rushed inside to check his pulse .

” Call a doctor ! ” Uncle El shouted , and I quickly mind linked any doctors I could reach .

What the hell … ” He must have poisoned himself .

” Damon said , frowning .

” He knew it was over for him .

“ Zack agreed .

” I still needed to hear it … ” Uncle El said a s Liam frowned .

” Was he carrying poison on him ? Check the camera’s Damon , to see if he took something .

” .

” He said , standing up and assessing the situation .

Damon nodded , rushing off to check , and I stepped aside as two doctors hurried in .

My heart was thundering as I stared ahead , Owen poisoning himself ? I don’t know , it didn’t seem like something he’d d Owen had been taken to the hospital Uncle El almost called Kiara , but the doctors said the poison had already affected his organs and some had stopped functioning entirely .

We all knew Kiara’s healing had limits too .

If something was gone , she couldn’t bring it back .

She could only heal wounds , injuries or diseases .

The memory of her healing Al and him not waking up still made my stomach twist .

It had been a horrible time for her … I shivered at the thought , my eyes widening when Liam placed his jacket around my shoulders , making my cheeks flush lightly .

I remember him doing this when we were younger .

I wasn’t actually cold , but his scent and the warmth were welcoming .

” Liam … did you shift ?

” I asked quietly .

He frowned and nodded , shoving his hands into his pockets .

” I feel more in control in wolf form … ” ” That’s good .

So , even though you’re on Wolfsbane , you can shift ? ” ” Yeah , I told Dad about that … I may not be safe walking around .

” ” I wasn’t asking because of that .

You controlled it today … I’m proud of you .

” I said quietly .

” Yeah ? ” He said , his eyes meeting mine .

My heart thumped and I nodded as we stepped into the packhouse .

We could hear talking from the pack lounge , no doubt everyone was discussing what had happened .

By now they probably knew Owen was missing and word had gotten out , it seemed .

We walked up the stairs and Liam glanced around .

” I don’t like you here alone , not with everything going on .

” He murmured .

I paused , in the process of unlocking my door , was I not the only one having doubts ? ” He’s caught though .

” ” I don’t know , I don’t feel at ease about it .

” He frowned .

I smiled slightly , ” Oh ? Or is that just an excuse to stay ? ” I said before I could stop myself .

His eyes flashed , darkening with desire , m y stomach knotted .

” I’m kidding … ” I said guiltily .

Stupid Raven , don’t tease him ! ” Do you want me to stay ? ” He asked quietly .

I froze , slipping the jacket off from around my shoulders , my heart thundering .

I turned slowly , looking up at Follow your heart , not your mind … ” Yes .

” I whispered .

He hesitated .

” Do you trust me ? ” He asked , but I think the question was ; did he trust himself ? ” I do .

” I said quietly .

I didn’t need to say more , as he stepped inside and shut the door behind him .

Be still .

I told my heart .

Suddenly , my room felt far too small .

” I feel like we’re missing something too .

” I said , trying to lift the sexual tension that had settled between us .

Trying to ignore the ache between my legs and focus on reality .

” Me too …

The pouch was too … classy for Owen , Keeping teeth ? Washing them and then placing them in a jar ….

He can’t even fucking put his dirty underwear in the wash .

” Liam said , as I heard him lock the door .

” Good point .

” I said , as I walked over to m y dresser and began removing my jewellery .

Liam walked over to me , my heart thundering as he reached up and began to remove my necklaces .

His fingers brushed my neck , making my breath hitch .

He slowly dropped the first necklace onto the dresser .

And how fucking elusive it’s been up to now , for us to find evidence , then Owen being poisoned … ” ”

But no one knew our plan .

” I whispered breathlessly before swallowing hard and clearing my throat .

Goddess ! ” There are ways we could have been heard … I don’t know , I fucking don’t know … but I told Dad I don’t think it’s Owen .

He’s too fucking dumb .

” I smiled at that .

” Good point , so are you saying the killers still out there ? “

” I think so , but until Owen wakes up , we won’t know for sure .

Dad will lift the curfew , but we are still going to investigate everyone .

” ” Liam said , placing the third necklace down before he started to remove the pins from my hair .

I looked at him in the mirror , our eyes meeting as he ran his fingers through my hair , letting it down .

He brushed it over one shoulder , leaving my mark uncovered as he looked down at it .

I saw the flash of guilt in his eyes before he looked back up a t me .

” I’m sorry … Sorry for this .

” He said , his fingers brushing over his mark , leaving a whisper of sparks in his wake .

He was sorry , I could feel his guilt through the bond before he put his walls up .

Taking hold of my shoulders , he turned me to face him .

” I can’t fucking turn back time ..

But I promise , for as long as I live , I’ll make it u ** p to you .

” I wrapped my arms around his neck , my heart pounding as I allowed myself to embrace him .

He hesitated before he wrapped his arms around me tightly .

Our bodies moulded together as one , my core throbbed .

Although I knew I wasn’t ready to go back to how we used to be right now , something told me our understanding and connection would be so much better this time around …