Raven Hood

Chapter twenty four

The next morning I woke up feeling much better. The cuts weren't noticeable. I forgot where they were! The bruises didn't exist and well, I wasn't tired.

It was eight o'clock. I got up and pulled on some shorts and a T-shirt. Then I went down the hall and to the kitchen.

But on the way there I. Well. I was a little amazed... I bumped into Liam going around a corner. Tingles erupted throughout my body. Inside and out. It was the most pleasurable moment of my life. It was similar to what I felt with Jackson. But way, way stronger. I looked up.

"Oh um sorry. I was just"...

I go silent. He was staring at me. I looked into his blue orbs. I got lost in his eyes. I went over every inch of his face. From his still messy hair to his lips. His eyes stared into mine. My mind screamed at me for being so blind.

"MATE"!!!!!

"Our real mate"!

Real mate?

So Jackson was never my mate? As soon as I thought that all the connections from him disappeared. Along with all the pain. I didn't forget of course but the aching in my chest and heart for him disappeared. Instead my heart longed for Liam. He looked me over. He was still holding me in his arms.

Neither of us spoke. We didn't want to ruin the moment. Then he kissed me. Full on the lips. He tasted sweet on so many levels. Our lips melted into one. He was gentle and sweet but passionate at the same time. I loved it. I loved him.

Wait! I only just met the guy. I don't care. He was perfect. Just everything about him. His arms held me tight into him. Not only did it fell good. It felt right. This sudden love was unexplainable. But I know he felt the same way.

"Sorry I shouldn't have done that".

"No! No it's fine. You read my mind".

It's true. I was wishing he would kiss me. But it wasn't like any kiss I could have imagined. He smiled down at me. He still held me but not as close. I heard footsteps and tried to get out of his arms.

"Someone's coming", I whispered softly.

He wasn't having any of it.

"I don't care. I finally found my real mate and you think I'm going to let her go"?

"No. But Liam? Do you reject me"?

"Reject you? What? Why? I couldn't imagine a world without you".

"Good cause I couldn't live without you either".

It just popped out if my mouth but I didn't regret it.

"But who would make you think such a thing"?

"My old mate".

"He was not your mate! I am you mate"! He growls.

"Yes, I know. You are better than he was any day. You are my mate and I love you to the moon".

He smiles at me.

"And I love you to the moon and back, but I'm still going to kill him".

I laugh at him.

He smirks.

"You have a beautiful laugh".

"Thank you".

"Thank you what"? Rosa comes round the corner. I'm still in Liam's arms. I go bright red and try to get out. But he holds me tight. To be honest, though,  I never wanted to leave the comfort of his arms.

"We're mates". Liam announced proudly and happily.

I smile at Rosa. She squeals.

"Ahhhhh!!! Omg I'm so happy for you"!

"Please don't go around screaming it to everyone will you"?

"Fine! But you will have to tell them you know".

"Yes I know".

I look up at Liam lovingly.

"Awww"!

"Rosa we are trying to have a moment here", I complained.

"Carry on".

I raise my eyebrows when she doesn't leave.

"Fine! See you later guys", she waves and then is off.

Liam scoops me up bridal style and carries me to his room.

"Liam"! I whined.

"I haven't had breakfast"!

And that's when I noticed the scar on his arm...