His Little Wolf
Chapter 53

Beta Liam

I take slow steps as I circle Marcus, he’s trying to hide his fear but I can see him shaking, can see the sweat dripping down his forehead.

“I would tell you to pray for mercy but you won’t get any of anyone here, no one’s going to save you now…rest in hell Alpha Marcus!” Gamma Thomas shouts out; I shoot Marcus a wink as I approach him and swiftly knee him in the crouch hard and fast.

He cries out as he places his cuffed hands over the area to protect himself, the cloth falling from his mouth. “Move your hands or I’ll f*****g break them!” Calvin bellows out, unfortunately, Marcus makes the mistake of not believing Calvin is a man of his word and keeps his hands over his crouch. Calvin lets out a low laugh before wrapping his hands around Marcus’ wrists and snapping them backwards.

Marcus screams out pulling his floppy hands away as Calvin knees him in the crouch, the minute he steps back I take his place and swiftly headbutt him, the crunch that reaches my ears tells me I’ve broken his nose and It’s music to my ears but as much as I want to keep making him suffer I also want this over with so I can get back to the packhouse and check on my mate plus I already know that it won’t matter how much he suffers it will never be enough.

I step back and hold out my hand, Calvin gives me the lighter and I flick it open the flame roaring to life, flickering in front of my eyes, finally, reality seems to set in and he literally starts crying like a 3-year-old that’s been told no to a new toy car.

“Please don’t do this, I’ll do whatever you want!”

“Cocky to begging in less than 30 minutes, now that’s quite the change of events, isn’t it?” He looks to me and all I see is fear, there’s no cockiness left in him, he looks broken and it causes Jonah to prance around my head like a dog with a big juicy bone.

“Any last words Marcus?” Cal asks him, he’s as unaffected by Marcus’s tears as I am. Marcus shakes his head, even now broken and battered he can’t admit his faults but that’s fine with me we know them and that’s all that matters.

“Burn in hell bastard!” I grit out then I drop the lighter to the ground, within seconds the whole circle is light up, the flames roaring to life and rising fast. The grass beneath his feet quickly catches alight and he’s soon screaming with everything he has, begging for us to stop it, begging for us to save his life, I wonder how many wolves begged for their life when he attacked moonshine? The flames flicker at his skin and burns soon start appearing over his body as the flames reach his clothes.

I imagine his ear pricing screams can be heard for miles but I don’t feel any pity as I watch him burn to a crisp, burn to death slow…and…painfully! Let this be a warning to anyone who even thinks about hurting my mate, if it happens again, I won’t be so friendly!

Suddenly the screams stop and I notice that Marcus has passed out, thankfully he comes back around rather quickly and is back to screaming like a baby in no time. Over the next few minutes, he continues to pass out and recover, I’m not sure how many times it happens but this time as he passes out, I know he won’t open his eyes again.

“Beta Liam, something’s wrong with Sarah!” Richard one of her guards’ shouts through my link.

“What’s wrong with her Richard?” I already know what’s wrong but I need to make sure.

“I don’t know Beta, one minute she was fine and then a few seconds ago she started screaming and holding her chest!” Just what I thought.

“Marcus is dead, ignore her, let her suffer, she can’t hurt the pup, only herself!” He agrees before closing the link as Calvin calls over some of the warriors who will deal with the mess.

Cal quickly informs the moonshine pack about John now being their Alpha and they seem happy for him; I think they know he’ll do right by them. He tells them to head back to the pack and Gamma Thomas to hold the fort while he’ll stay here until arrangements have been made for Jacoby.

After a lot of argument, he finally agrees for two of his men to stay with him and the rest head back to their pack. Jack and Ashley offer to show the men to guest rooms while me and Cal head for the packhouse eager for a shower but more than anything f*****g eager to see our mates.

Bethany

As soon as I lay my eyes on Bella, I instantly feel myself relax, that little girl will never understand how much she helps me in life. I leave variety’s room with her and head for the lounge to meet Brooke, by the time we get there she has set out loads of toys, got Peppa pig on the tv and munchies out on the table and I couldn’t think of anything else I would rather be doing right now. I need to keep myself distracted, my mind occupied and Bella’s the perfect person for the job.

I’m not sure how long we have been here but there has been a lot of Peppa pig, Brookes laying on the couch feeling sick again love her while I’m sitting on the floor on a blanket watching Bella crawl around at a fast pace giggling to herself, her nappy clad bum bopping up and down.

The girl hates clothes any opportunity she has she pulls at them until someone finally gives in and strips her down to her vest and nappy, I sing out her name to her and she heads my way so fast I swear she’s going to topple forward. She soon reaches me and I lift her up so she’s standing, I hold her hands and she bounces up and down so happy, so innocent!

Noises from the corridor district her and as the door to the lounge opens, Liam and Calvin quickly appear and Bella bolts across the floor to them happy to see them as always.

“Hey, baby girl!” Calvin coes to her as he lifts her up over his head and she giggles out loud. He swings her around making plane noises before Liam swipes her of him doing the same before lowering her to blow raspberries on her belly, she squeals in delight and it makes everyone in the room laugh.

Both men come further into the room, they look considerably calm and relaxed considering what’s just happened. Calvin walks over to Brooke and scoops her up in his arms.

“Can one of you bring Bella up for me please?”

“No sorry, she’s got a sleepover planned with me tonight!” Liam chimes out while babbling away with Bella as she sits on his h*p. Both Cal and Brooke let out a little laugh while telling Liam to have fun before they disappear out of the door with us three close behind.

“Are you sleeping on Ash’s floor tonight, Beth?”

“No, I don’t want to disturb them, they are still enjoying their engagement!”

“Oh, I know don’t worry!” Liam rolls his eyes but has the biggest smile on his face causing a laugh to escape me.

“Well, there’s room for one more at mine if you are up for Peppa pig and a lot of chocolate buttons?

“You sure I won’t be imposing!”

“Absolutely not, now go get yourself in your PJs and come down whenever you’re ready, bring Bella’s blanket and bunny with you, I’ve got everything else.” I quickly agree before heading to mine, showering and changing in record time, my first sleepover at Liam’s good lord I can’t wait!

After many episodes of Peppa pig and way too much pizza and chocolate buttons, Bella is fasto. While Liam takes her into his room to put her in her travel cot he bought her I stand by his huge living room window, the view is incredible, you can see the city from here, lit up by street lights and the stars.

It is a sight to be hold and a sight like this would normally have me relaxed but not tonight, my chest feels heavy with guilt, guilt about everything that has happened, it’s consuming me and I’m not sure how I can get rid of it. I run my hands through my still-damp hair, it’s naturally wavy and a pain in the a*s to deal with when I leave it dry naturally but I don’t have the energy to dry it tonight.

“Hey, what’s wrong sweetheart?” I turn my head to see Liam standing next to me and it’s only when his blurry face comes in to view that I realise I’m crying, I feel so numb that I didn’t even notice it before.

“I’m ok… it’s just.. I..!” I don’t know how to explain how I’m feeling, I just crumble!” Liam wraps his arms around me and holds me tight to his chest as I let everything come to the surface and sob my heart out. Liam as always is patient and kind and he lets me take my time until I finally calm down.

Once I’m sure I can hold myself together I look up to Liam and I’m instantly swept away by his eyes, deep brown chocolate eyes that show only care and warmth right now. I feel myself rising onto my tiptoes, my face closing in on his, I know what I’m doing, I know that I want to do it and more than anything I know I shouldn’t do it but for some reason, my body just won’t listen.

My heart is ruling my movements as I close in and gently place my lips against Liam’s, the moment we connect I feel all the bad disappear, how can one simple k**s on the lips make me feel so calm and happy?

Within seconds I feel Liam’s body tense up as his hands come to my shoulders and he gently pushes me away. None of us moves we stare into each other’s eyes until reality quickly sets in and I realise what I’ve just done. f**k! f**k! f**k! Bethany, what have you done? I spin around and quickly head for the door but the moment my hand reaches the handle an arm slips around my waist and pulls me back.

“Don’t run from me, sweetheart!” His voice is calm and soothing as he gently removes my hand from the door handle and spins me around so I’m facing him but I can’t look at him. I stare down at the ground, my face burning with embarrassment, I can’t face him and all I want to do now is punch myself in the face.

“Look at me my little wolf!” I want to but I can’t, he gently hocks a single finger under my chin and lifts my face until I have no choice but to look at him.

“I’m so sorry Liam, I don’t know why I, I’m so sorry!” My words spill out of my mouth so fast that I need to catch my breath.

“You have nothing to be sorry about ok sweetheart? It’s been a hard day, a hard few months you’re upset but, you’ve done nothing wrong ok?” I can see he means every word and this just makes me like him even more and I nod agreeing because how can I not?

“Can we keep this between ourselves?”

“Of course, no one knows anything and they won’t. Now I do believe if you check the sideboard there is a DVD there called Greece.”

He gives me his cheeky smile and somehow it calms the last of my worries away. He sends me to get the film ready while he goes to get popcorn and soda, he soon returns with them and sits down next to me.

He throws a blanket over us and it feels normal it’s like the k**s never happened he’s just let it all go and I’m grateful for it, I’d hate for it to affect our friendship but I also know I will never forget the k**s, how could I?