The entire journey home , Liam had been quiet .
His hand never left mine , but the storm inside of him , well , I could feel it .
M y heart hurt for him , I just … wanted us to b e happy .
I still believed we’d be ok , we’d b e able to do this , but it still terrified me .
” How are you feeling ? ” Aunty Red asked me .
It was night and we had just had dinner at the Alpha’s home .
I mean , I’d call it a small mansion really … the kitchen was huge yet cosy .
I had insisted on helping clean up .
” I’m ok , ” I said , smiling and flashing her a peace sign .
” Thank you for everything .
” ” Anytime .
” She replied with a smile .
” Heat is a bitch .
” I laughed .
” Oh , it definitely is .
” I agreed .
” Aunty … I know what Liam did brought back painful memories , but he really regrets it … ” She smiled sadly at me and came over , flicking my forehead lightly .
” Are you trying to speak in his defence ? ” She asked , amused .
” Maybe ? ” I said sheepishly .
” He made a mistake ,
but there were factors and he’s still working on redeeming himself .
I love him and I don’t want you to be upset with him .
” Did I sound too bossy ? I hope not … But she just smirked slightly .
” I’m glad you both finally got there … I swear it took you long enough ! ” She teased .
” Don’t worry , I’m ok and I know he’ll be ok too .
You better head to bed , it’s late .
” I nodded , dashed out of the kitchen and u p the steps I’d climbed countless times throughout my childhood ….
However , unlike back then , I didn’t stop at Kia’s room ; I walked right past to my mate’s room .
I opened it and saw him towel drying his hair .
He was shirtless and I almost drooled at how delicious he looked .
Water trickled down that muscular chest of his , down his chiselled abs and into the band of his sweatpants that hung low on his hips , showing off his perfectly groomed V ….
” Hey .
” I said , my stomach fluttering as I shut the door behind me .
” Hey … ” He said , tossing the towel into the washing hamper .
My core ached and I knew , deep down , I wanted him completely .
I had told him earlier that I just hoped he would lead the way now …
He pulled me closer , his hands closing around my waist .
” So … I was thinking … once I’m caught up with the work around- ” He grimaced , closing his eyes and stepping away .
My heart thumped , feeling the darkness surge around him once again .
” Shit … ” ” 1 ” Hey , hey , look at me .
” I said , gripping his face .
” I’m ok .
” He said , looking up at me , his eyes darkening to a deep navy but I could feel his struggle .
I pressed my lips against his , kissing him deeply until I felt him calm down and finally kiss me back slowly .
His heart was beating hard in his chest .
” We are going to get through this .
” I whispered .
But how ? It was getting stronger and I know he was trying his best to fight it … The door suddenly opened and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there in a fluffy unicorn onesie with her hood up , holding a large unicorn plushie in her hand .
” Waven , are you having a sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes , I am Zuzu .
” I said , as Liam smiled slightly .
” Then why I not invited ? ” She asked unhappily .
” Baby , what have I told you about knocking ?
” Aunty Red’s voice came .
” I sleep with Waven .
” Azura stated firmly .
” No baby , come , you can- ” ” Let her , I don’t mind .
” I said , glancing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow , looking unhappy .
” We can all sleep here , right Wiyam ? ” I cooed .
He nodded , despite the fact that it looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised her own eyebrows .
” Are you sure … ? ” I looked at Azura , who was staring at me with those large blue doe eyes .
They were glistening with tears that threatened to fall should I refuse the little Chibi .
” Of course , I’m sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open to her and she ran straight into them , planting a big kiss on my cheek .
” Yay ! I sleep with Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a wave and shut the door .
And that was how we spent the night , Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging her unicorn as she told me endless stories .
” Oh wow , that’s amazing .
” I said , listening to another story .
” Yes , and then …..
” She carried on .
‘ So , what were you saying earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and his hand that rested on my hip .
‘ I was saying , I wanted to take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y neck , his scent making my mind fuzzy and my core clench .
‘ Out ? ‘ ‘ Yeah , I have some stuff I need to catch up on , but the day after Dad’s birthday ..
.
you and I ? Have a small getaway ? ‘ He asked , his voice husky and seductive .
I knew if Azura wasn’t here , I would have pushed him onto his back and kissed him hard .
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