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Liv's POV
I was mute with shock hearing those words from Frank. I took out my phone, gazing at the message Callum sent for a second time when he got no reply from me.
"It's important"
I turned to look at Frank curiously and I forced myself forward.
"What's he doing here? You let him in. What does he want to say?" I bombarded him withquestions, not giving him an opportunity to reply to any.
"I have no idea on that, you should go see for yourself" Frank urged.
"You shouldn't have let him in Frank. Callum is smart enough to understand my silence to his message meant no but he still found his way here" I lashed out, rubbing my forehead and I tilted my head behind.
"There's not going to be a difference anyways. He will still force him self in so it's up to you to spare us the drama that's about to unfold tonight" Frank suggested as I nodded my head slowly in approval.
There wasn't any use going up against Callum because he is someone that gets his way around things, either by hook or by crook.
"Where is he at the moment?" I asked, licking my lower lip and gulping hard.
"He's outside the mansion" Frank responded and I braced myself up, the sides of mouth turning up in a warm forced smile.
I arrived outside the mansion, my gaze sought on Callum's face. He had a worrisome expression displayed on his face.
He scrutinized me for a long moment, his eyes narrowing each and every part of my body.
I looked deeply into his eyes and I could see the longing he had for me.
I was convinced for a fact he really missed me and spent days thinking about me but then he was a man who was filled with so much male ego.
Those words were the hardest for him to say. At times I wished for him to be like Ryder and not hold back on anything and be more open with his feelings.
"Can you leave I need privacy with Liv" Callum spoke in a hoarse voice. Swiveling my head to the direction to see Frank standing away from me with some few steps.
Did Frank really follow me outside and I didn't notice? Prbably I was so consumed in my thoughts that I barely had time for anything that wasn't part of my troubles in life.
Callum glared at Frank for a few seconds, his fierce expression was still on his face as he thrusted his hand into his pocket.
"Don't forget you are in my pack and if there's anyone who is to leave then it's definitely you" Frank fired back, his expression turning sour.
"I'm not here to claim your excuse of a pack. I said I want to talk to Liv so I need some privacy, what's so hard to understand?" Callum explained as he looked away from Frank, apparently enraged.
"I won't leave her alone with you, I don't think she is safe with you Callum" Frank revealed.
Callum's face twisted in a grimace of rage and his brows furrowed in certain displeasure.
"How dare you. Has it suddenly slipped off your mind that my mum is the problem and not me?"
"You came from her didn't you? If I don't fucking trust your mother, then I can never bring myself to trust you"
Callum let out a groan, balling his fists in anger. He frowned at Frank, clearly annoyed.
His veins could be seen popping on his forehead and that act of his scared me a whole lot.
I knew he was curious from within and it wouldn't take long for him to be unable to control himself then he'll lash out at Frank, asking for a fight.
Callum walked towards Frank with anger overshadowing him, clearly unhappy about the turn out of events.
I stepped in between them, placing my hand on Callum's shoulder.
I looked at Frank with a calm steady gaze "I appreciate your care towards me but I'm fine. Callum isn't going to harm me so let go of your worries and relieve yourself"
It took a while before Frank sighed, turning to leave without saying anything else.
The cold air cut into my lungs and I breathed deeply to clear my thoughts.
I have had enough of the suspense and the back and forth, I couldn't keep doing this to myself. It felt like I was giving myself such a harsh punishment.
"Are you here to take me back?" I asked in a low whisper, my heart racing for the reply I so badly want to hear.
Callum shook his head, his gaze strolling over my face absently and that didn't go unnoticed by me.
"No Liv I didn't come to take you with me but to check on you" Callum revealed and I forced a smile at him.
"That doesn't sound like something Callum would worry about. I'm doing good here and Frank is taking good care of me" I blurted out those words, not knowing what came over me.
I would admit I just craved to see a jealous look expressed in his eyes and no matter how hard Callum tries to act as though it was nothing, I knew for a fact my words would surely have an impact on him.
"I knew Frank would surely coax you into liking him and it's already happening. That's why you enjoy his company and you're waiting for him to take care of you" Callum muttered in a low voice
"Yes, I won't deny the fact that I prefer that side of a man. I mean which girl wouldn't? He's so good towards me and showers me with so much love I've never received from anyone" I expressed even though what I said was slight more exaggerated than what was really happening.
I watched his eyes darken. It was certain my words were getting to him, but I didn't care. I wanted to push him more until he learnt to let go of his ego and do what was right.
"You're forgetting he isn't your mate. You have three mates and caring for you is our duty so you don't need to get excited when someone else does it for you" Callum gritted out, his voice laced with jealousy.
"I don't care about any of that"
He sighed in frustration as he stared at me for a while before speaking
"I didn't come here to discuss about Frank but since you've brought up the topic I'm forced to ask you"
"What's that?"
"What else did Frank do to you?" Callum asked, his gaze searching my eyes for answers. I bet if he had the powers, he would have read my mind right there and then
"What is this about Callum"
"Has he touched you yet?" his eyes darkened. I knew he wasn't the only one interested in that answer but his wolf too.
"Callum" I gritted out "How can you even think of that?"
"I'm not wrong for thinking that. I'm just trying to protect my mate and besides you're a beautiful girl and any man would want to have you on his bed" Calum divulged and I scoffed, rolling my eyes
"You're forgetting Frank isn't you and I'm not one of those girls who throw themselves on men like you, never" I said, rolling my eyes at him.
"Liv you need to know Frank isn't who you think he is. He's a con artist who is just so good at pretending" Callum shot out and my thought drifted to the consistent clash and resentment they always had towards each other. Why was it so?
"Leave him out of this and tell me what you're here for".
He sighed, moving few feet back"My father is dead" Callum revealed and I stared at him with slightly parted lips.
Luna Rebecca's face flashed through my brain. She finally got rid of the Alpha which meant she had the last laugh. That dangerous woman finally won.
"The Alpha is dead?" I repeated as it came down to me as a shock "how did it happen?"
"He was poisoned with wolfsbane and no one can survive that. I, alongside Ryder and Max will become the alpha soon that's why we need our mate by our side, we need you Liv" Callum confessed with desperation in his eyes.
"Your words only make one thing clear to me. You guys need me just to exercise your powers as Alpha" I shot out and he suddenly grabbed my arms.
"That's not true Liv, please stop putting words in your head"
"I'm going to ask you for the last time Callum. Do you want me back?"
His breathing quickened as he gazed at me. "Yes I do." he finally admitted in defeat "That's what I had always wanted since you went away with Frank"
My eyes looked up at him, then I spoke "This ego of yours will be the ruination of you Callum. If you wanted me so bad, why didn't you just say so" I lashed out, my heart feeling every bit of pain and neglect he ever caused for me
I continued "Why can't you just profess how much you've miss me? why can't you just say you love me and want to take care of me? You are so full of ego and you really don't care about me but only yourself"
"Liv! I do care about you a lot" Callum called out in distress
"Yes Calum how on earth won't I believe you. You care about me just so you can command me and make me do your biddings"
"Liv if I don't care about you, why would I be here taking all this shit just to get you back" Callum said.
"Yes I know you too well. You came here to woo me deceitfully. I was welcomed into this pack and for the first time in my life I'm bring treated as a part of this world"
"I'll promise you this Liv. When we become Alphas no one will dare to look down on you I Darkmoon" Callum revealed with determination flickered on his face.
"And what about your mother? have you forgotten she doesn't like me?" I asked.
"She will be taken care of soon enough so there's nothing to be afraid or bothered about" he said with an inclined skepticism.
"Well till when ever you're able to tackle Luna Rebecca I'll stay right here in the dark sky pack because I don't feel safe in Darkmoon pack. I have never felt safe" I said, breathing the chilled air. "And I don't think I believe your words, Callum"
I turned to leave, but my hand was suddenly grabbed and pulled. Callum stepped closer, slipping his hand around my waist and I stiffened.
He pulled me gently against him and the feel of his body made my heart pound in my chest.
He slowly lowered his head, and his lips touched mine. My pulse quickened so did my breath.
His lips were warm and soft. I parted my lips slowly, allowing his tongue to slip inside and I could tatse our shared breath.
Callum teased and nipped, his kiss deep enough to rob me of all the restrictions I was holding onto as pleasurable sensations coursed through my body and raising my tiptoes to taste more of him.
He broke the kiss, brushing a strand of hair from my face and stroked my lip.
"Do you believe me now?" he whispered in a deep voice as I rubbed my legs together due to the tingling sensation I felt in between.