A Surprise
Raven
“Kia!” I exclaimed, running over to her. She rushed forward, and we both hugged each other tightly.
“We weren’t expecting you,” Liam said, lifting Dante up.
I had video-called Al after his brother had passed away, but I didn’t go, knowing they needed time with both their own families. I didn’t want to go and make Liam stay away.
I bent over, looking at the two adorable dumplings that I just wanted to gobble up completely. They were soo cute!
“Kia, you make cute babies! Ah, they are even cuter than the last time I saw them.”
“Hun, I sent you a picture of them just two days ago,” Kiara said, hugging Liam tightly.
“Hmm, nope, still cuter than ever,” I whispered, caressing Skyla’s cheek.
“Alpha Alejandro, Kia,” Damon said.
“Hey, Damon,” Kiara said with a small smile, giving him a quick hug as Al looked at him coldly. I felt sorry for him, what with Liam’s treatment of him and now Al’s.
“I never can get away from you,” Al said to him, but compared to how much he hated him years ago, I could tell it had calmed down. I knew his reason… Damon and Kia had been in a sexual relationship for a while.
“Kiara,” Uncle El said, smirking as he came over, meeting his daughter first, then the rest. “How are you all doing? It’s a nice surprise to see you all come down.”
“Yeah, I thought we’d stop by, not that we’ll be here for too long,” King Al said. Uncle El nodded.
“How are they doing?” He asked quietly.
My heart squeezed seeing the wave of sadness that washed over Kiara, Al, and Uncle El. I knew he was asking about Alpha Rafael’s family.
“As best as they fucking can in this situation,” Al said with a smirk that held no light.
Kiara looked up at him, her eyes filled with emotions, the love she felt for him strongly showing. She stepped closer, cupping his face as she tugged him down and kissed him softly. Gosh, if you wanted a perfect hot couple, it was those two.
“Don’t just stand out there, come on in! Monica and I want to see the kiddies!” Aunty Red called.
I smiled. I loved how Aunty Red was so considerate of Aunty Monica. It was heartbreaking to see her like this. I promise I will do more. I will, I don’t care what happens with me, Damon, or Liam, but I will try to do more for her…
I headed back to the kitchen to make some more hot drinks. Kia followed me after meeting her mom and Aunty Monica.
“So, how is it being back here?” She asked.
“Okay, I guess…” I said. I wasn’t sure if they knew about the murders. They had enough going on, so unless Uncle El or someone told them, I wouldn’t mention it.
“Still nothing?” She asked softly as I poured some more milk in to make something for them.
“Nope, nothing. So, do you guys want food first?” I didn’t want to talk about my issue.
“No, we ate on the way. A hot drink is fine,” Kiara said as she took out two mugs. “Things will get better.”
“I’m sure they will…” I said, smiling at her.
I still wanted to ask someone about my brother, but I guess it was going to have to wait. The evening passed by with everyone just sitting and chatting.
Dante and Azura played together, although Dante was a little bossy, and when Azura refused to listen, he just got angry. He also told Azura he was a big boy and she was a baby, which only angered her even more. What could I say about these two alpha-blooded children?
The twinsies were happy. Although Kataleya cried a lot, Skyla was a little calmer. They both settled down and enjoyed the constant being carried. They were passed around, and even Aunty Monica looked a little more cheerful.
No one mentioned the murders, and when Kiara got up to put the kids to bed, Damon also said he and Monica would be heading home. Uncle El gave him a small nod before telling him to be careful.
If you need anything when it comes to Aunty M, I’m here, even if it’s just to spend some time with her if you’re busy, I said through the link, glancing at him. He wasn’t alone; he had us all. I wanted to make sure he knew that I would be there for him, too, even if I was three years too late…
Thanks, Raven, his reply came. Was it me, or did he sound sad?
“I better head home, too,” I said, standing up and picking up the dishes. I had no idea the state my room was going to be in, but I’d see when I got home.
“Okay, take care of yourself,” Aunty Red said, giving me a smile as she picked up Azura.
“Finally,” Al muttered, taking out a cigarette.
I knew he tried to hold off on smoking inside when kids were around, even if the smoke still travelled, but hey, at least he tried.
“I’m going to head out, too. See you all tomorrow,” Liam said with a small nod. I knew it was because I got up.
Al looked between both of us but said nothing, turning back to Uncle El.
The two of them were friends, a bond that was first forged by their link to Alpha Rafael…
a bond that was still in existence. My heart ached as I looked at them, and I suddenly felt very upset. Life was short; what were we doing?
I didn’t speak to Liam, even when he reached over and opened the door for me. We both silently made our way back to the packhouse.
“We still need to talk,” I said the moment we were inside.
“Hmm,” he said emotionlessly. I frowned, looking up into those cerulean eyes of his.
“Liam, you’ve changed,” I said quietly. He looked away, and my heart ached a little more. Where was that compassionate, loving Liam?
“Good night, Raven,” he said quietly, walking off towards the stairs.
I sighed, deciding to grab a water bottle before I headed upstairs. I could hear some of the guys in the game room and someone watching TV, but the kitchen was dark. The smell of freshly mopped floors and detergent filled my nose. I liked the smell. It was so clean.
I tiptoed to the fridge, hoping I didn’t ruin the floor that the omegas must have just cleaned and grabbed a bottle from the fridge.
I was about to close it when I saw a shadow of someone walking past behind me.
My heart leapt, and I jumped, spinning around only to see a young omega girl holding a mop.
“Goddess!” I muttered, placing my hand on my chest.
“Sorry, Miss,” she said nervously. She looked startled too. She was slim and of average height, her hair up in a messy bun.
“Hey, it’s cool. Damn, I just didn’t hear you,” I said, flashing her a smile. She smiled, looking relieved.
“Oh, sorry, I was just going to put the mop away,” she said, holding it up and brushing back a strand of her straw-coloured locks.
“Sure, carry on. I’m sorry if I messed your floor up,” I said apologetically. She smiled and shook her head.
“It’s fine, it gets dirty quickly anyway.”
I left the kitchen thinking that since the murders, I felt on edge. Even then, I couldn’t get the images out of my head. I knew, just like yesterday, those eyeless corpses would haunt my dreams…
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 up, unable to comprehend both men closing in on me and caging me between their muscular bodies. Fuck…
My core throbbed, my lips moving against Liam’s hungrily, his touch dominating, hungry, possessive…
. Damon flicked my hardened nipples, his lips meeting my neck and sucking hard just as Liam’s hand slipped between my legs.
Goddess! The pleasure that was coursing through me was dizzying when suddenly, someone was knocking on my door.
Go away…
Liam’s tongue slipped into my mouth as Damon squeezed my breasts, biting into-
“Raven?”
My eyes snapped open, and I jolted upright in bed, my heart pounding. I looked around my room. My cheeks were burning, my entire body was tingling, and my core was throbbing.
“Oh, Goddess…” I groaned, burying my face in my hands, mortified. I just had such a naughty dream. Dammit! I mean, I don’t even have a bathroom in here! Urgh, why hadn’t I realised it was a dream?
“Raven?” Wasn’t that Taylor?
“W-what?” I called out, still sounding breathless. There was no training today, what did he want?
“There are a few items that have arrived. I picked them up from the collection point. It’s nearly eleven, I’m sorry if I disturbed you…”
“Oh, umm, no, you didn’t… it’s just on my day off, I like to sleep in. Just leave them outside…” I mumbled.
“Okay, if you’re sure, girl!”
“Thanks!”
The smell of my arousal was in the air, so I was not going to let him in! This was mortifying! I jumped off my bed, running to the window and opening it fully. The smell of paint was still strong, but still, I wasn’t going to risk it!
The room was fully painted, and my luggage still lay in the middle of the room.
Opening one of my bags, I pulled out one of my perfumes and sprayed the room strongly.
Taking a whiff, I felt satisfied and quickly went to the door, opening it.
I looked around the hall and quickly tried to grab my parcels, only for a few to slip from my grasp.
I flinched, quickly picking them up and throwing them over my shoulder before slamming the door shut behind me as if someone seeing me might result in them learning what I had dreamt of.
“Yikes!”