Page 162 of Caged Between the Beta & Alpha
Stop it.
I pushed the thoughts away and decided to get ready for the day. My morning ritual those days was training, showering, having breakfast, and then going and trying to find something to break this curse. Urgh, why was our pack suffering so much? Even the Battle of Hecate’s Betrayal took place there.
Two hours later, I had showered and dropped onto the bed, staring at the book and listening to music as I looked over my notes. The only thing I could think of was an act that had to come from Liam himself. Genuine and something he had to give… Wait…
A sudden thought came to me, and I jolted upright, staring at the page. Did it mean he had to give up his mate? My heart thumped.I may or may not be right... but I should tell Raven.
In a way, I was glad she had rejected Damon. At least she wasn’t stringing him along. He deserved better than to be treated like that.
Raven?I called through the link.
Hey, Robyn!
She sure had energy. I was aching after training and wouldn’t mind going to sleep again… a nap sounded good right about then.
I had another theory about the curse. I’m sorry I’ve not been of much help, but-
Ooh! I’ll come over. Is that okay?
Sure,I agreed.
Sighing, I leaned back and stared at the ceiling. Damon’s words once again rang in my ears. Rejection… I shouldn’t care.
Raven came soon after, and she held out a box of brownies.
“Luna Red made them,” she said.
“Oh… wow, she makes amazing brownies…” I said, remembering Damon used to share them with me sometimes. “Thanks.”
“You are most welcome…” she said, taking a seat on my bed comfortably. I resisted a smile; Raven would be a good Luna. She was the type of person who made you feel relaxed.
“So… I feel like this is going to be something Alpha Liam needs to figure out for himself… but… I came up with one theory.”I hate this.I wished I had never mentioned it. What if I was wrong and I caused more issues?
“Ouch…” She flinched, doubling over, the brownie falling from her fingertips.
“Raven!” I panicked, my heart thudding as I rushed to her side.
“Aah!” She gasped, her heart racing as her face contorted with pain. I looked around, unsure of what to do. Just when I was about to mind-link Damon, she gasped, letting out a breath.
“Are you alright?” I felt her forehead. She nodded slowly, sitting up, but she was shaking slightly. “Raven… that’s…” I looked at her sharply, my gaze falling to her neck.
“I’m okay!” She said apologetically. “I’m so sorry about your bed!” She quickly began to scoop the crumbs up.
“Raven… have you had that pain before?”
“Yeah, it’s happened a few times recently,” she admitted, brushing her hand through her hair and breathing hard.
“Babe… I think you may be going into heat,” I said hesitantly.
I was sure she was. Something told me she and Liam hadn’t gone to that extent. Her face dropped, her heart thudding as she looked at me.
“Heat... it could be. Please don’t mention this to anyone… I’ll make myself a plan,” she whispered, her heart thumping.
“I don’t think hiding stuff is going to be wise…”
“No, you don’t get it, I... now isn’t the time. If I go into heat, I need to be alone.” She sounded worried.
“How about you link me if you do? Maybe we could have the ice packs ready and stay away from the packhouse.”
