Chapter 123: Shock

Scarlett’s POV

I woke with a start, my heart racing, recalling what happened the night before. I sat up in bed, still feeling slightly groggy, and brought my hand to the curve of my neck where Grimm had bitten me, trying to feel whether he left his mark. Despite having accepted Liam and Grimm into my life, I wasn't fully prepared to be marked just yet, and the thought of it terrified me.

"Calm down Lettie, he didn't mark you." Liam said in a voice that soothed my worries and brought me some relief. I turned my face toward him. "It was almost as if he did mark you, but didn’t. Not completely. That spot is very sensitive, and you were so aroused that you ended up climaxing when he bit down a little harder."

I breathed a sigh of relief, letting out the air I hadn't realized I was holding. I noticed a strange emotion pass over Liam's features, but I couldn't quite identify what it was.

"I’m sorry. I just feel as if it's too soon for that." I explained, trying to organize my thoughts. "We still have a lot of things to resolve, and you are an Alpha..."

"I understand, Lettie." Liam said, cutting me off as he sat down beside me. "I can't say that I didn’t feel a little disappointed when I realized how the thought of us marking you, scared you, but Grimm and I understand and agree that, right now, might not be the right time. Later on, when you are formally introduced to the pack, and you become a part of it..."

I nodded. There were so many things to be done before the marking could take place.

"Speaking of which, I’ve never asked you, but which pack come from? I know you're not a Rogue." Liam asked, curious.

I took a deep breath before responding. I knew that this topic would come up sooner or later.

"I am from The Black Claw pack. And officially, I'm still a part of it because I couldn't abandon my friends. Oliver invited me to his pack, but I didn't accept." I replied, remembering my promise.

"I understand. I really do. I also really want you to come to our pack, many people have asked about you... The Council is concerned because you are an Omega." Liam pulled me into his lap, hugging me affectionately.

This was the first time that we discussed this, and it wasn't something that I hadn't considered before, but it was extremely complicated.

"Klaus and I are old enough to request permission to mark a chosen mate. Of course, Klaus' situation is more delicate than mine is. He is the main Alpha." Liam began to caress my hair, which calmed me considerably.

I closed my eyes and rested my head on his shoulder.

"But if a pack goes too long without a Luna, does it not start to weaken?" I asked, as that was what we were all taught in school.

"Yes, but our pack is very strong. Since Klaus shares the pack's power with me, I act as a temporary substitute for Luna, so our pack won't weaken anytime soon." Liam explained, in a reassuring voice.

I nodded and laughed softly.

"So, does that mean you and Klaus..." I raised my head, looking at Liam, who rolled his eyes.

"Yes, Klaus and I have had sex, many times." Liam answered and gave me a quick kiss on the tip of my nose. "One day... You should get to witness it happen."

I smiled mischievously.

"Hmm... I'm sure I'll love it!" I replied, feeling my body wake up just at the mere idea of seeing Liam and Klaus together.

"One day! Not now!" Liam scolded teasingly.

I laughed out loud and realized that I was feeling quite relaxed and calm with most of my fears settled... Something changed. Despite having submitted to Klaus and Liam during the games we previously played, I had honestly never felt this way before.

Meeting Grimm and knowing that I could surrender without reservation and fear, was absolutely liberating, I didn't need to be on guard. Being like this, in Liam's lap, brought me the kind of peace I thought I would never experience.

Whether I liked it or not, I was an Omega and it was very exhausting to be on alert all the time, even when the fear was subconscious.

Liam caressed my neck and I let out a soft moan in pleasure. I loved it when he did that.

"Is my kitten feeling sleepy again?" Liam asked in amusement.

"No." I replied and nestled closer into him. "I'm just enjoying the moment."

"But we need to get up. We've been in this room almost all day. I've already asked them to prepare a nice dinner for us so that we could regain our strength." Liam stopped caressing my hair and back and sighed as my stomach decided, at that moment, to make it’s dissatisfaction with the lack of nutrition known.

"Just because you mentioned it!" I accused him, laughing and getting off his lap and out of the bed.

I stretched, feeling some of my muscles complain a little. Especially the muscles on the inside of the thighs, and caused me to groan softly.

Liam was in front of me, in the blink of an eye, and picked me up in his arms.

"Before we go down to dinner, we need to take a shower. Even though I want you to go out there like this, so that everyone can see the marks I left on your body, it will be better if we take a shower." Liam said, with a mischievous smile.

I bit my bottom lip and pressed my legs together, just imagining his hands wandering all over my body, warming my core and waking me up completely. Liam’s nostrils flared in response to my sudden arousal.

"Damn, Scarlett! You're insatiable, aren't you?" Liam exclaimed as he walked us toward the bathroom.

"Don't blame me if I'm addicted to your caresses and how your cock moves inside me." I replied quickly, without thinking.

Liam chuckled softly and set me on my feet in front of the bathroom door.

"Go on in and take a shower. When you are done, you can meet me in the living room." Liam said, as he turned to walk away, but I grabbed his hand before he could leave me.

"Liam..." I whispered.

"Lettie... You're in discomfort." Liam scolded me.

"I promise I'll behave." I said, with a mischievous smile, gently squeezing his hand.

He looked at me for a moment, as if trying to decide on what’s best, then sighed.

"Seriously Lettie, you're at your limit." Liam held my chin, making me look into his eyes. "You might not realize it, but Grimm drained a lot of your energy last night. After so much action, you must be totally exhausted. You'll end up passing out if we have sex again so soon after."

"Okay! I understand!" I replied seriously. "But I still want you to take a shower with me. We've done it a few times without having sex, I just want to be close to you, to enjoy being alone with you for a little longer."

Liam hesitated for a moment, his eyes scanning my face as if trying to decipher my thoughts. Finally, he conceded and smiled. That perfectly heart melting smile that I loved so much.

"Alright, Scarlett. We can take a shower together, but no funny business. We need to clean up and then go and have something to eat." He said, his voice firm but with a touch of tenderness.

"I promise." I replied.

Finally, Liam let go of my face and then passed by me into the bathroom, opening the shower door and giving me space to enter with him. I smiled and felt blessed to have someone like Liam by my side.

Liam turned the water on as I entered the shower. The hot water cascaded over our bodies, relieving some of the tension we felt in our muscles after the night we shared. We took our time in the shower, but it was nothing sensual. Liam massaged the most tender muscles, and I returned the favor. Feeling his firm hands working on my shoulders and back felt beyond comforting, and I knew that he appreciated the attention I gave to his tense muscles as well.

As the water ran down our bodies, I realized that the feeling of being in the right place and with the right person was stronger than ever. There was no rush, no expectations. We were just there; together; taking care of each other, and that was enough.