Contentions(A Liam Payne AU)

Chapter 30

I still have a bit off writer's block but I'm working on it. Dropa comment below letting me know what you think will happen next.

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“Leeyum…” a soft voice said and the bed dipped. “Leeeeeyum!”

“Wha-“ Liam jolted awake, his arms gently looping around me to move me off of his chest. My eyes peeked open and I saw him sitting up, strong hands lifting Macie into the bed so she rested in his lap.

“What’s wrong, luv?” he yawned, lazy fingers swiping at her wet cheeks.

“Th-the power went out and sissy wouldn’t let me sleep with her,” she whimpered. “Ca-can I sleep with you and mum?” At that I was awake, my body propping itself up on its arm as I stared at the shell shocked Liam.

“Mum?” he whispered.

“Yeah? Isn’t she my new mummy?” the little girl said, obviously confused. “She’s always taking care of me and sissy, even you.”

“Sweetheart, she isn’t mu-“ he began when there was a sudden scream from down the hall.

“LIAMMMMMM!” Jessie screeched, Macie being tossed on the bed as he clambered out of the sheets and down the hall, me hot on his heels. The cracked open door was shoved open as the boxer stormed in, chest heaving from anger as he saw a dark figure standing over his little sister who was curled up in the comforter, terrified.

“Leave her alone,” I quickly begged, tears filling my eyes as panic struck through me. The man slowly turned around, a small smirk on his lips and blue green eyes shining as he ran a hand through his messy brown hair.

“She shouldn’t be the one you’re worried about,” he said evenly. It took a second to sink in before I was tearing back to my room, knowing what I was about to find but not prepared to see it.

“Macie-OH MY GOSH! LIAM! LIAM PLEASE!” I screamed, falling to my knees and covering my mouth with a shaky hand. Heavy footsteps could be heard and he burst in, his eyes widening before he quickly turned around and caught Jessie by the waist and tugged her back, trying to prevent her from seeing the room but it was too late.

“Macie…” she croaked, prying off his arm and shakily stepping inside, taking in the sight before her that we were all fixated on. Blood was pooled on the white sheets of the bed, a bloody hand smeared across the wall as if she was trying to grab hold of something. The trail led straight to the open window where two distinct bloody prints were ingrained on the sill, the awful streaks following showing just how she was pried out of the window.

“Liam…”  Jessie squeaked, stumbling backwards into her brother. He turned her stiff body around so she was facing him, his trembling hand coaxing her head to rest on his chest as he rubbed soothing circles on her back.

“Brinlee, darling?” he tried to gain my attention, but all I could see was the crimson red that stained the walls. “BRINLEE. LOOK AT ME NOW.” My head snapped away from the scene to look up at his obviously glistening eyes. “I need you to take Jess and go lock yourself in my room, alright?”

“B-But Macie-“ I cried pitifully, gesturing to the blood.

“That bastard who was in Jessie's room is unconscious,” he said evenly. “I’m going to find my baby. I’m…I’m not going to let my girls down…not again.”

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“Would you be alright alone for a few minutes while I take a shower?” I asked quietly, looking down at the still girl.

“Go ahead…I-I’ll be fine,” she smiled shakily. That was all I needed to rush into the bathroom, eyes teary as I rummaged through the cabinets to find what I was looking for. My fingers froze and I slowly pulled back, the intended object in hand; a shiny silver blade…