RAVEN Shit, I was running late! Last night I hadn’t been able to sleep properly and I was paying for it now! I ran down the stairs three at a time, jumping down the final six and was about to rush to the door when Dad stepped out of the living room. "This is a house and I would appreciate you treating it like one." He said curtly. "I'm getting late, sorry!" I said hurrying to the kitchen and going to the fridge to grab a water bottle. I was about to reach for one when Dad snapped the fridge shut, missing my fingers by inches. I moved back, my heart skipping a beat as I looked at Dad, who was staring at me with a cold glare on his face. I glanced at Mom who turned her back on me and busied herself with making breakfast. "This is my house and as long as you are living under my roof, you will obey my rules and that includes letting boys into your room." "Ok." I didn’t have time for this, I needed to ask Liam or Uncle El wh

RAVEN Liam had told Taylor and me to return to the party whilst he and Zack dealt with the body. Damon had gone off to see if there were any traces or anything left behind. Although we returned to the lively party with upbeat songs playing, I still felt glum. ‘So... You know about Zack and I.’ Taylor said through the link as he passed me a beer bottle. I looked at him and nodded. ‘Why haven’t you gone public or accepted the bond?’ I asked, unable to resist. Taylor looked pained; his eyes were fixed on a spot in the distance. ‘Zack doesn’t want anyone to know yet, he said he needs time.’ Well, even I was surprised that they were mates, but now that I knew, I could just see how perfect they could be. I stepped up to Taylor and hugged him tightly. ‘I'm here if you need to talk. I know you have a lot going on, yet you’re still smiling.’ ‘Isn’t that what you do to?’ He asked softly, looking down at me, concer

RAVEN My heart pounded as I stared up at him, his words ringing in my ears. Liam loved me… Yes, although I had a connection with both him and Damon even before the bond, I had loved Liam for far longer... Until Damon’s father had passed away. Then I began to spend that time with Damon and I realised he too was special. But now that the bond was there, I needed to do this the right way... Even if Damon had been able to move on in my absence, I wasn’t him, I needed to discuss stuff first… It stung painfully. "Liam... Can I ask you something?" I asked, pulling out of his hold. He didn’t reply, but I knew I had his attention. "In the three years, we were apart... Have you…I mean, I know we weren’t together, but was there anyone?" I asked quietly. I don’t know why I asked, the fear that he may have, would crush me. I needed something, some sign that at least someone wanted me. My parents clearly regretted having me, my mates didn’t

DAMON The tension that had built vanished the moment Azura spoke, replaced by shock. Everyone had frozen, Aunty Red’s cheeks burned, a rare sight actually, but Uncle El simply smirked. A small giggle from Raven made me glance at her. Although her cheeks were flushed, she was finding this amusing. "Yeah, it doesn’t work like that." Uncle El said pointedly to a very confused Azura. "And you two need to be careful, there’s a kid in the damn house." Liam muttered. "I’ll remind you of that when your time comes." Aunty Red shot back. That made Liam tense and Raven’s heart skip a beat. ‘I mean it, I want you both to sort your shit out. This pack needs their leadership united.’ His voice came through the link. I knew we both could hear him. ‘Understood.’ I said, making sure Liam could hear too. I wanted to sort this shit out, I really fucking did. I glanced at Raven. She looked hot. There was something a

RAVEN I stepped into my bedroom with a small towel wrapped around me, towelling my hair with a second towel when I froze, seeing both Damon and Liam standing there. Arms crossed, both shirtless, their gazes fixed on me. My heart was racing as I stared at them. What the hell was going on? "What…" My words died on my lips when they both approached me. Liam pulled me close, sending sparks rushing through me. Those were only heightened when I felt the heat of Damon’s body behind me. His fingers grazed up my thigh, sending off rivets of pleasure. I gasped. What was happening? "Don’t think so hard beautiful, relax…" Liam murmured. Reaching down, he threaded his fingers into my hair, tugging my head up. With his other hand, he ripped my towel off, making my eyes fly open, but before I could even say anything, his lips met mine in a delicious kiss. I sighed softly against his lips, feeling Damon’s hands cup my breasts. My cheeks heated