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Chapter 57
Chapter 57
Chapter 57
LIAM
I was in my office with Damon .
This was probably one of the fucking rare times we were completely alone and the urge to get rid of him wasn’t fucking overtaking me .
The entire table and part of the floor were littered with papers and photographs .
I couldn’t believe I was in this fucking situation , where we were trying to rule out those who had full alibis around the time of the murders .
Zack , Damon and I were the only ones working on this and it was fucking a lot , maybe we needed to bring in a few more people .
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I know Dad offered and I might take him up on that .
Mom had aunty Monica and Azura to take care of .
Maybe Raven … I licked my lips remembering what happened earlier … Perfect was not even enough to describe it … She was fucking divine , and that pretty little pussy of hers was so bloody fine … Feeling myself twitch in my pants , I frowned pushing the thought away .
Fuck ” It would have been easier to just put them all under Alpha command .
” I said coldly , trying to focus .
I still intended to do that , but only with those who had blanks in their alibis .
We were hoping to cut out at least eighty percent of the pack .
” It’s about trust and respect .
” Damon murmured , organising the files into ranks .
With a pack with over a thousand members , it wasn’t fucking easy .
At least we could rule out the pups .
” Still , they’d understand .
” I said .
Looking at the warrior files in front of me , taking a few papers that were stapled together , I tilted my head .
” I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s this fucking asshole … ” ” Damon turned to look at the papers I held .
” Owen … Yeah , he’s a prick , but I don’t know , I feel he’s just too obvious .
” He murmured .
H ” And the job does feel too clean for him .
” I added , but still , we couldn’t just cross anyone out .
The pile of those who were definitely ruled out thanks to full alibis was small … less than 200 … That was far too fucking low … ” I’m covered .
” Damon said , holding up his pile , frowning when he saw the one under him .
” You got yourself here ? The fuck ?
” I cocked a brow , massaging my temples , feelin a headache coming on .
” With my psychotic tendencies right now , I could be a fucking prime suspect .
I don’t remember ripping Jacob’s arm off , so … ” The only ones spared from the assessment were Mom and Dad .
The rest were on it to make it fair , although deep down I trusted Damon , Raven and Zack .
It was a guideline we were following .
Zack did his search on me and Damon , Damon .
did Zacks .
” Yeah and made a mess .
This job is too clean to even think it’s you .
” Damon murmured .
” Zack is totally covered .
” ” Great , at least two of the higher position ones are .
The priority is the security team , who do we have covered ? “
” Esteban ….
Drew … Ben … Cassidy ….
” I nodded .
That made me feel a lot fucking better .
” Mom … ” I looked towards him as he picked up his mom’s file and I felt a sliver of guilt .
Putting Aunty Monica in this shit wasn’t right .
He simply flicked the file open , staring at the many blank sections .
It was obvious there’ll be blanks , she stayed home for the most part .
” I won’t put her under Alpha command .
” I said quietly .
He looked at me and shook his head .
” No , I get it .
” ” He said , his voice as calm and gentle as fucking ever , placing her file into the larger pile .
I walked over , taking the file and putting i t in the other pile .
” I said , I won’t .
” I said firmly , my eyes flashing warningly , before walking back t o my desk .
A silence fell between us before he called me .
” Liam ..
1 glanced at him , raising an eyebrow .
” Thanks .
I appreciate it .
” He said quietly .
I gave a curt nod and we continued our work .
It was weird yet calming , almost like old times before our fucked up mate situation .
Hours had passed and we were still working on it .
Even Zack had shown u p and we scoured through the files together .
Damon had gone to get us some hot drinks and had just gotten back , shutting the door after him .
” Thanks .
” I said , grabbing a bar of chocolate from the tray , massaging my forehead .
My eyes fell on the tub of painkillers and I glanced up at him , but he was back to his work .
Thanks … but I wasn’t able to say that to him .
I took two pills , swallowing them down with some water .
” Shall we rule out the ten- to fourteen year – olds ? ” Zack asked , looking at a wad of files.
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” No , we know even kids can be killers … ” I said , dropping back in my seat .
” I think it’s a female .
” Zack said , suddenly making both Damon and I look a thim sharply .
” What ? ” Damon asked .
” Look ….
don’t you think the job is really clean ? I don’t know .
I feel like a female ” would be this precise .
” I don’t think so .
Men can be too .
” I shook my head .
” Any reply about the handwriting analysis ? ” Damon asked .
” Yeah , both are inconsistent with one another .
There’s been some tracing , some changes between the slant , and the speed and pressure of the pen varied drastically .
” I muttered .
” We only got that it is definitely the same person .
” So , they were careful there too .
” Zack muttered .
” And no fucking scent .
” I said , frowning .
” As if the messages were written and kept until nothing remained , or they wore gloves and somehow disguised their scents .
” Were the papers tested for any remnants of scent masking sprays or anything ? ” Zack asked .
” Yeah , nothing .
” I frowned .
” And our fucking werewolf abilities don’t help with this shit .
” Damon murmured , grabbing a mug of hot chocolate for himself .
Zack nodded , picking up his coffee and looking between the two of us before glancing away .
” Want to say something ? ” I asked , cocking a brow .
” No , just glad we are working together .
” H e said , with a small smirk ” Hmm , ” I said , ignoring Damon’s grin .
” Raven didn’t come home , did she ? ” Zack asked hesitantly .
” She went to Taylor’s ” I said , frowning when Zack looked disappointed .
My eyes narrowed .
” What’s your problem with that ? ” I asked icily .
” No problem at all … ” Zack said , but his tone said otherwise .
He sounded fucking down .
Did he have a fucking crush on her ? My eyes flashed dangerously at the thought , but I don’t know … I never got that vibe from him before .
We finished our drink and I glanced at the time : Ten to three …
” Let’s call it a night .
” I said , running my fingers through my hair , knowing it was probably a mess now from the number of times I had run my fingers through it .
I stood up stretching , I needed to sleep ..
Maybe I’ll take her room .
Although I wish I could cuddle up to her , I’m going to have to deal with her scent ….
‘ Liam …..
‘ Raven’s whimper came suddenly through the link , making my heart thud .
Why did she sound … scared ? ‘ What is it , Love ? Are you ok ? ” I asked , my heart beating way too fucking fast .
A thousand worries and fear rushed through me .
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Zack and Damon looked at me , sensing the change .
She didn’t answer .
I rushed to the door , both boys instantly following me .
‘ Raven , where the fuck are you ? ” I asked , fear enveloping me .
‘ Liam … Mom … ‘ Raven ! Raven ? Fuck ! But nothing .
I felt as if I was hitting a wall and I knew she had not fucking blocked m e off .
” Something is wrong with Raven ! ” I said , running down the steps and out the door faster than the other two .
” I’ll link Taylor , she was with him ! ” I heard Zack say as I rushed towards Taylor and Raven’s parents ‘ home .
She had mentioned her mom ….
‘ Did she link you ? ‘ Damon asked , worry clear in his voice ..
‘ Yeah .
‘ I said , speeding up .
I left them both behind .
The moment I reached the houses , I saw Taylor banging on the Jacobs ‘ front door .
Alpha ! Zack linked me I pushed him aside , breaking the door down .
Fuck her scent was here … I ran up the steps , taking three at a time then ran down the hall .
The smell of blood hung in the air .
Panic and fear wrapped around m e , and all I could think about was Raven .
Be fucking ok .
My heart was in my mouth as I pushed open the door to the master bedroom .
Coming to an abrupt halt and my eyes widening in shock at the sight before me …
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