Chapter 91

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 .