Damon raised the whip , I flinched when it struck Liam’s back .

He didn’t even move , another followed , each lash made my heart squeeze .

For his mistake … It’s for his mistake … I had to tell myself that , my heart thundering as each lash struck him , slicing through his skin and letting blood drip to the ground .

Not once did he even flinch , despite his breathing becoming harder .

But each lash was biting into me , the pain of watching him face this … Thirty … ” Raven … ” Uncle El said and I realised I was shaking .

My heart was beating far too fast .

” Step outside .  ” No.

” I said as I saw Taylor coming over .

No doubt Uncle El had mind linked him .

” I’m staying .

” I stared at Liam as Damon continued .

The emotionless mask on Damon’s face was gone , pain and conflict on his face too as he frowned deeply continuing the punishment .

” That’s enough now .

” I said suddenly , flinching as the silver cut into Liam’s back that was a mess of lashes , torn skin and blood .

” Raven .

I told you , you can’t change this .

” Uncle El said softly .

” No I can , because he marked me , I have the right to .

” I said standing up , I saw Damon glance towards us but he continued his dealing .

Each lash felt like I was the one being cut open .

My heart was screaming in pain .

The fear and anguish inside of me were messing m e up .

He made a terrifying mistake , and one that would take time to heal , but let him have the chance to redeem himself ! Not d o something so painful like this ! ” Take her outside .

” Uncle El said quietly t o Taylor and Zack , ” Your emotions are clouding your judgement , Raven .

” ” 1 No , No … I love him …

Taylor wrapped his arm around my shoulders , leading me firmly towards the exit .

No ! I stared at Liam’s mutilated back , his shoulders heaving , his head hanging yet not once did a sound escape him .

‘ I’m fine , Raven .

Please leave .

‘ His voice came through the link .

No matter how much he tried to hide it … I could hear it .

My eyes stung with tears as I shook my head at his back .

How can I turn my back on him right now ? The darkness inside of him was feeding on all negative emotions ; fear , loneliness and regret were part of that .

This was not the right way ! ” Fifty .

” Damon said , breathing hard as he lashed him again .

I couldn’t breathe ….

My heart was ringing in my ear … The smell of blood … I spun around in a flash , but Zack was ready .

His arm was wrapped around my waist as I struggled against him .

” Stop it ! ” I cried out , my heart was breaking as if someone was ripping it apart inch by inch ” Raven , come on .

It’s compulsory .

” Zack said quietly .

” Please stop it ! If this is for marking me , I was going to let him mark me anyway ! ” I sobbed , not caring for once that I was crying out in the open .

Damon hesitated , turning to me .Our eyes met and I realised his eyes glistened with unshed tears .

was hurting him

way he

said

this ?! I don’t like it ! Two wrongs do

victim , I demand that you let him go ! ” ” That cannot

Take her away .

said , his eyes

” Liam ! ”

I’m fine love ,

Zack carried , me out of

No.

will do what I feel is right ! Twisting i n his

Sorry , Taylor .

I took the chance to knock

my arms around Liam from behind , the strong sparks of the bond rushed through me as I tried to shield his back ,

stop it , this is only hurting

I whispered in the room that

easy for

El

” He’s

pain in my chest was growing , my eyes

Raven , I’m

said , his voice was hoarse despite trying to sound as

not ok

flinching at how

I

my hands together in front of my face , unable to stop the tears that streamed down my cheeks as

… This is

My voice broke as I

there ; the conflict

in life … and some may be unforgivable , but this is between Liam and I and we will work on them

of what he did

, the pain in my chest

chance to redeem himself ! If he messes

Please .

hands were shaking as I pressed my joint fingers to my lips , closing my eyes a

the whip hitting the floor , opening my eyes to

pulled me into his arms , stroking my

agree with

think it’s enough

He said

sighed heavily

Liam regrets his actions and he

wiping blood from his

, and I hoped Liam saw that we were not giving

e would defeat the darkness

made my heart clench

I couldn’t forgive myself … I had almost killed her … I was unlocked

turned to look at her

face as Damon embraced her

times would I make her cry ? Our eyes met and she pulled out

… ” Get him cleaned up and then I expect him at my place after being

Dad said , his eyes meeting mine

, knowing I had

… I turned to Damon , I knew it hadn’t been easy on him

held anger in them , but after that , each one had been hard

from earlier were still clear in

bonds I

her and

of work to do , with myself ,Raven , Damon ,

and unknowingly , I had done

what

, who was supporting a bruised

sorry ,

pushed me

her as she pouted at Taylor , who looked as

won’t hit him again

Raven pleaded quietly , ” Sorry Zack

, glancing at Zack ,

It’s fucking understandable , but don’t fuck the nose up next

” He said .

Taylor ? ” ” Since it was for your mate … ” He said giving her a

wasn’t in so much pain , I would have probably found their exchange a little

… a cuteness I didn’t fucking deserve to even witness … I didn’t deserve having her in

my Beta and Delta- not mine anymore … but … they were still here

‘ Arms up .

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