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 .
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