Chapter 4

RAVEN
” I haven’t been around for ages , Aunty ” She smirked ” You girls do know , you and Kia . ” She stated ”
But if you don’t want to tell me right now … That’s fine , but nothing stays hidden . Besides , I have my
assumptions . Trust Aunty Red to say that . She wasn’t dumb , I had to give her that . I really didn’t
want to ask her what she assumed because I might give something away … ” Aww well ,
I hope you do get to figure it out . Aunty if you ever need this little gummy bear babysat , I will do it
willingly . She is so adorable ! ” I smiled at Azura who was playing with m y hair , and I won’t deny I
liked it . She was so cute . ” Oh , I’ll definitely hold you to that . ” Aunty said smiling . ” Good , ” I replied
, thinking this place felt so much better to spend time at . Night had fallen and I was in my room , m y
stuff hadn’t really been touched since I had p gone and I was doing a clear out . I will bin what I don’t
want , and what I do , I’ll pack it up .
I needed to tell Mom and Dad about me moving too … But the moody look on Dad’s face had put me
off , I didn’t want more drama . I put on some Disney classic songs , singling along to ‘ Colours Of The
Wind ‘ as I began on my wardrobe . Some of this stuff was way too childish . My phone rang and I
hurried over to it , smiling when I saw Kia’s name pop up on the incoming video call .
” Kiki ! ” I said , answering it ” Ahh and my babies ! ” Kiara laughed as she sat there feeding one of
them . Goddess those two were gorgeous , they were about three months now and were like two little
dolls . ” I thought I’d video call whilst I’m feeding . How are you ? ” She asked .

I plopped onto my bed and smiled . ” I’m great , I am going to start training from tomorrow . I saw Liam
and Damon , both are doing great , and I asked your mom about moving to the packhouse . ” I ended
with a whisper . She smiled gently , but from the knowing look in her eyes , I knew she saw past my
façade . Over the years , Kiara had become s o much more observant . She didn’t fall for my fake
smiles .
” You are brave . ” She said softly . ” You got this . ” ” Thanks , hun . ” ” I whispered . ” I’m going to try to
visit in a few weeks time . ” She said . ” Really ? I can’t wait to meet these two munchkins . ” I had only
seen them when I visited her pack with Aunt Angela . ” I’m sure they want to see their aunty too . ”



Kiara replied with a small laugh We sat there , chatting and talking like we did often enough .
Although Kiara had an entire pack to run , and as queen it was more than just a pack , we still found
time t o talk to each other and it felt good . After a good half hour , we said goodbye and I returned to
clearing out my wardrobe . I had just finished when a panicked voice came through the link . ‘
Someone’s been killed down by the west side of the river ! ‘
The man sounded fearful , and my own heart was thudding a this words . An influx of voices came
through the link a s I rushed to my window . Opening it I jumped out , not even realising I was barefoot
until the stones beneath my window poked into my feet , but I was too worried to care as I rushed down
towards the river . ‘ It’s covered , no one panic and stay in your homes . ‘ Liam’s cold voice came
through the link sending a rush of warmth through me .
I missed it … missed the mind link with them … I ignored his command as I approached the spot ,
slowing down to see several men standing around looking at something on the ground . My heart
thumped as I stepped closer , Damon was there and when I approached , he looked up , not missing
the way he looked me over . It was then I realised I was only in my leggings and a crop top .
My heart thudded but I tried not to focus on him as I stepped closer . ” Don’t come closer , Raven . ” His
deep seductive voice made me stop . ” It’s not pleasant . ” ” I can handle a lot more than you think . ” I
said , quietly stepping forward . But maybe not . The face of the body had been cut from ear to ear and
the c eyes had been removed . My stomach churned and I clamped a hand over my mouth feeling sick
. ” The teeth have all been taken too .
” The Delta , Zack said quietly . I knew him as he was only slightly younger than I was . ” What the fuck
happened ? ” Liam’s voice came from behind us , I turned to see him shirtless and clearly , he had
been in the middle of a shower .
He glanced at me , his frown deepening when he looked at Damon before he brushed past us both .
Sparks flew through me at his touch and my breath hitched .. Fuck …. ” Scour the area . Did anyone
witness anything ? Who found the body ? ” He asked , his Alpha aura whirling around him . ” Ralf … his
brother . ” Zack said , motioning to the side with a jerk of his head .



I turned to see a boy around twelve or thirteen sitting under a tree , shaking , and rocking himself . An
omega child . Shit , why the hell was no one comforting him ?! I hurried over to him and sat down next
to him , wrapping my arms around him . ” Hey , it’s ok , I got you . ” I whispered , seeing his hands
tangled tightly into his hair , ” It’s not true . It’s not true . ” He muttered repeatedly . Liam approached ,
looking down at him ” When did you find him ?
” He asked . The boy continued to mutter , not even hearing Liam , who frowned . ” Can’t you see it has
affected him greatly and you’re asking questions ? ” I asked icily . His gaze snapped to me , and his
eyes flashed . ” And didn’t I say to everyone to stay inside .
” He growled . ” You did . ” But that doesn’t mean I would listen ! I looked away from him , feeling two
pairs of eyes on me , but they could look and get as mad as they wanted , because right now I was
more concerned about this kid who had seen his brother in that horrifying state . I knew his face would
haunt my dreams too .
” Scour the area , track any scent that lingers here , and I want anyone whose scent is here to be
brought in for questioning . Maybe they saw something … This doesn’t look like a normal killing .
” What was the cause of death ? ” ” No fucking idea … ” ” ” Maybe poison . Request an autopsy . ” Liam
muttered . ” There’s no strange scent from him … ” ” Wait , what is that ? ” Damon said suddenly
making me look up sharply as h e bent down and took a piece of paper from the man’s hand . The
group of men fell silent , and I looked a t them curiously . ” What does it say ? ” I asked .
No one spoke , and I frowned . ” ” Tell me . ” Damon turned , his eyes meeting mine , and he frowned ,
holding it up . ” Who’s next ?


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