The Transfer novel Chapter 70

I sighed softly as I sat down on the couch in front of the laptop. I clicked the button on the screen and then dialled Beckett's phone number. The two devices rang at the same time.

My laptop was making a Skype call to Nicolas, Chris and Mason, whilst my phone called my brothers. It was time for them to speak with me.

Ezra patted my knee gently and gave me a reassuring smile. I nodded at him and sucked in a deep breath.

"Hello?" Beckett answered the phone. I smiled and set the phone on speaker phone and put it down on the table.

"Hi," I said. The Skype call connected and I watched as my three uncles come into the screen.

"Hello, darling dearest," Nicolas greeted me. I cleared my throat and smiled at him. I glanced nervously at Ezra, who nodded at me and motioned for me to talk.

I cleared my throat again and opened my mouth to speak. But for some reason, the words didn't come out. I sat there, gaping like a fish out of water.

Ezra patted my knee gently and on my other side Lucas sighed softly. I didn't know where to start. I knew that my brothers and my uncles would be pissed at the news that they were going to hear.

"Thanks for clearing your busy schedules to be here. Beckett, we know you're very busy, and Nicolas and Chris, we understand you're swamped with work too," Ezra started. The room was quiet but I knew everyone's minds were racing with thoughts.

I felt sick in my stomach. My intestines were twisting and churning my belly rumbling and groaning painfully. I felt like I cold throw up.

But I knew it was because of three things.

I was nervous, I was still recovering from the silver in my system and I could feel my skin burning in places I didn't want it to.

My inner thighs were burning so badly that I felt like I was on fire. My lips were so hot that I was afraid they'd be bright red. I was in more pain than normal.

"Maybe you should go take a cold shower, sister. You're burning up. Let Ezra and I do the talking," Lucas said, nudging my side gently. I nodded at him and stood quickly. I left the room, and Lila followed me down to the bathroom.

I didn't care that I was fully clothed. I turned on the cold water and I stepped into the shower and stood underneath the cold water. My beast whined as her anger was slowly being pushed away by the coldness of the water. I shuddered and leaned my head against the wall.

Lila took my hand and rubbed the top of it softly. Her and I were both silent as we listened to Ezra speak with my family.

"There's been a lot happening lately. We've all been under a lot of stress," Ezra started. I heard a low growl from one of the phones.

It sounded like my brother, but I wasn't sure.

"Lay it on us. I'll march down there and tear out some throats," I heard Beckett growl out. I sucked in a deep breath as my chest burned.

"Henry has split up Liam and Ali," Ezra started quickly. Then, in response, I heard several growls. There were more people than I thought that were angry about what was happening.

It wasn't enough to change anything.

"Split them up? Please enlighten me," Nicolas growled out. I imagined Ezra glancing nervously at Lucas and then Lucas nodding at Ezra in assurance.

"Well, as you know, Henry's daughter, Veronica, was a potential bond mate. She's always had an obsession for my brother, but she never technically got far. Liam was always pretty quick to shut her down," Lucas spoke. He sounded a little nervous, but for the majority, he seemed confident in what he was telling my brothers and my uncles.

"Well, Henry has made a claim that for the safety of the pack, that it would be better for Liam to be with Veronica, as apparently, there's a strong hatred towards both the Hastings and Grey families," Lucas added with a sigh.

I winced. The cold water was barely working. I knew that Liam and Veronica were together. I knew they were probably doing things that I didn't want to know about. I guessed that Liam was in just as much pain as I was.

My poor mate.

"Well, I can't argue with that. But what does their bond have anything to do with this? They're bonded by the moon. It is what it is. If Henry is such a great Alpha, he should be keeping the pack safe, no matter how much everyone hates our two families," Nicolas questioned.

Lila grunted from next to me. I looked at her and smiled weakly. "This is bullshit." Her words made me chuckle.

"Liam and Ali have come to an agreement that until it's safe, Liam will be with Veronica. We don't know how long they'll have to be apart, but it's already driving them both insane," Ezra explained. His voice was angry and irritated.

No one liked what was happening but no one had a choice but to go along with it.

"Well no shit! Screw what that piece of shit says! Get those two together!" I heard Samaya hiss out.

I touched my face, feeling how hot it was. I was angry, I was upset.

No one would understand the truth of the situation. Anyone else would refuse to let their mate prance around with someone else. But I had no choice. Where else would I go if I left Takiani? I could go back to Terialta, but Liam wouldn't be there.

I could go anywhere on the planet, but I would never be happy if Liam wasn't there.

Even if I wasn't technically with Liam while I was in Takiani, he was still around. I still spoke with him. I still had his scent marked on almost everything I owned. I didn't want to give that up.

Letting him be with Veronica was the safest thing for the both of us. Henry would cause too much trouble if Liam and I were together at the point in time.

Who knows what Henry would do?