Chapter 58
Chapter 58
DAMON
I ran into the Jacobs home a minute or so behind Liam , only to see him running down the stairs with
Raven’s body in his arms .
” What the … ” 11 ” I need to get her to the hospital .
She’s injured and I think there’s poison in her system .
She isn’t healing ! Her mom’s dead .
” He said , the fear and worry in his eyes tearing at my own heart .
I nodded , knowing he was the fastest to get her there … but to my surprise , he held her out to me , his
cerulean eyes full of pain .
” Make sure she’s ok .
” He said , his voice hoarse .
My heart thudded as I took her in my arms .
She was tiny and didn’t weigh much at all , her head falling against my chest .
I nodded , not saying anything then turning and running from the house .
I knew he wanted to find whoever did it , and I could see the pain in his eyes as he let her go .
I could feel her blood coating my arm , which meant she wasn’t healing .
Was it the same poison that was killing the people around us ? If it was , it meant we’d be able to save
her .
The fact that the killer let the body shut down itself by using a mix of ricin , silver and wolfsbane was
very intelligent .
I quickly mind linked the head doctor and told him I was on my way , filling him in o n the situation and
carrying my little mate as I ran as fast as I could .
When a pack member is killed , or when they broke pack ties or joined another pack , the Alpha would
feel the pack link break .
But when an ill person passes away or if someone is dying slowly , it wasn’t really noticeable to the
Alpha .
The tug was so subtle , you wouldn’t realise it at all .
These murders shut down the organs first , slowly yet surely .
The fact that they seemed to have thought this entire thing out so fucking cleverly worried me .
Time was running out and we were no closer to the truth .
I rushed to the room the nurse guided me too and placed Raven on the bed , placing a kiss on her
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She was pale and looked so fucking fragile ….
The ” Please step outside Beta Damon ! ” T doctor said , before he began to shout orders .
” She’s been poisoned , get the antidote for silver and wolfsbane .
The Alpha said there may be ricin ! We need to pump it from her body .
Hook her up , check her blood pressure !
” I was pushed from the room , my heart thundering at the clear worry on the doctor’s face .
We couldn’t lose her .
I tried t o contact Liam , but all I reached was a block , Fuck ! ‘ How is she ? ‘ Taylor’s strained voice
came through the link .
‘ I don’t know yet .
Where’s Liam ? ” I asked .
‘ He’s trying to search for clues .
He’s angry and I feel so damn guilty .
I’m sorry , I swear I feel like shit .
I didn’t hear her leave or I would have gone with her … I’m sorry , I know she’s your two’s mate and I
can’t imagine how you must be feeling .
‘ She’ll be ok … ‘ I said softly .
I ended the link , pacing the hall feeling so damn frustrated , worried and helpless .
I ran my fingers through my hair dropping onto the bench .
Please be fucking ok … I was scared of losing her .
We needed her , heck I’d give anything for her to be ok .
I’d happily take her place too .
Her smile , her unique eyes , her selflessness … Come on Raven , fight .
A few hours had passed , Liam had mind linked a few times asking how she was , but that was it .
He didn’t say much but I could sense his pain from his voice , although he was desperately trying to
hide it .
Finally , the doctor said she was safe .
The poison had been administered close to her neck , and if she had been brought in any later , things
could have been worse .
I entered the hospital room , a bandage was wrapped around her head .
The doctor said she had been struck with a sledgehammer , but not with enough force to have done
severe damage .
Either the killer was in a rush to leave , or they were generally not fucking strong enough .
My thought went back to what Zack had said .
Was it a woman ?
I brushed my knuckles down her cheek , a tingle of pleasure following .
Her soft , plump lips were parted slightly as she breathed softly .
Her long black lashes fluttered slightly at my touch , I bent down and placed my lips gently on hers .
The sparks of the bond rushed through me , and the sweet taste of her mouth was something I
wouldn’t forget .
That ache in my heart was growing .
I didn’t know if I had a chance , or if I ever would .
She was that special , rare gem that you wanted to protect forever and not hurt anymore .
I love you .
I took her delicate hand in mine , thinking how small and slender it was in comparison to mine before I
kissed it softly .
I heard the sound of running and I knew it was Liam .
I slowly placed her
hand down , the pain in my chest heightening .
She was meant to be mine too , but I couldn’t have her … I smiled gently , just hoping that no matter
what , she got her happily ever after … The door opened and Liam ran over .
He was shirtless , the necklaces around his neck hitting against one another , the sound loud in this
silent room .
His eyes were fixed on Raven as he caressed her forehead , his other hand stroking her arm , before
he curled his fingers under her chin pressing his lips to hers .
His heart was racing ; I knew he was as worried as I had been , if not more as he wasn’t able to be
here .
I looked away , feeling the painful tug at the scene before me … His love was so intense for her … Was
mine any less ? Was there a difference between our love ? Don’t think like that Damon …
But no matter how much I told myself to stay positive , I did feel like I was losing all hope of the three of
us making it work .
Liam pulled the armchair forward , sitting by her bed , now holding her hand to his chest .
” Found anything ? ” I asked .
” A footprint , a partial one but it’s there .
The killer wasn’t expecting Raven to show up , that was for certain .
” He said coldly .
But we found no one that looked suspicious .
Everyone seemed to have been asleep , but I did fucking order a search of the nearest places .
I don’t know … I feel like we are missing something big .
” He said , running his free hand through his hair .
I nodded , grabbing the other armchair and situating myself on the other side of the bed .
I glanced at her hand and placed my hand over it , feeling Liam’s intense gaze on me , but he didn’t
say anything .
” And was there a note ? ” ” ” Obviously .
” ” What did it say ? ” ” You deserved this .