Page 21 of Caged Between the Beta & Alpha
“Well… can you get him there? I mean, it’s supposed to be a surprise.” He flashed me a small smirk, and I really wanted to refuse…
“I don’t really know. I mean, I might be busy-”
“Raven, you have got to come, too. Come on, it’s tonight at nine, down by the river on the east side.” The east side… opposite to where the killing had happened. I didn’t really blame them for choosing that. I sighed,
“I don’t know, Zack, I have-”
“Come on, please? Damon said he couldn’t, and I don’t know who else to ask. You two are his best friends.”Correction; were his best friends.
“Fine,” I said in defeat.
“Thanks.” He flashed me a grin before running off.
Great. Liam better not get any ideas.
Shaking my head, I ran towards the training grounds. I couldn’t be late; I was the one that needed to set an example.
Training was over, and I was trying to figure out if I should go find him or if I could just mind-link him... actually, that would be easier.
Liam?
Raven… hey.
I was wondering if you know anything about what’s happening with my place. I requested to see if there was a room in the packhouse…
Yeah, about that, there’s room three on the third floor, you can take it. Just pop down later to my office, and you can grab the key.
Oh, okay, great.
Anything else?
No.
I didn’t know how to continue, so I left it. Maybe later, when it was time, I could just call him. Yeah, that sounded better.
I had spentthe day packing the last of my stuff. I was so ready to get out of there. I only had a few items left when I quickly decided to get dressed for the evening. I took out a black strapless bodysuit, black shorts, lace net tights, and some leather slouch-heeled boots that reached just below my knees.
I sat down and applied my makeup. Finishing off with a dusting of highlighter, I looked in the mirror. My smoky black eyes and dark purple matte lipstick complimented my full look. Satisfied, I put on some black lace earrings and a choker necklace then finally painted my nails purple.
Okay, all done. I’m here to show everyone I am living my life to the best. I am not going to mope around.
I exited my bedroom, making sure to lock my bedroom behind me before Dad and Mom saw the packed bags. Slowly, I crept down the steps. Only when I reached the front door did I call out, “I’m off to Liam’s homecoming party!” before slamming the door shut behind me.
I was not going to deal with them right now. I walked down towards the river and took a deep breath.
Liam?
Raven. I was expecting you to come to get the key.
Yeah, I’m still packing. Maybe tomorrow or the day after? Look, there’s something I need to show you down by the east side of the river. Could you come here?
Is everything okay?His voice was cold, yet I could hear the touch of worry in it.
Yeah, please come quick.
On my way.
There, my job was done. I continued walking along. Soon the smell of pizza filled my nose, and I smiled.Oo, they got pizza!Now that was more like it. I walked through the clearing just as Zack appeared.
