Caged Between the beta & alpha

RAVEN Shit , I was running late ! Last night I hadn’t been able to sleep properly and I was paying for it now ! I ran down the stairs three at a time , jumping down the final six and was about to rush t o the door when Dad stepped out of the living room .

” This is a house and I would appreciate you treating it like one . ” He said curtly . ” I’m getting late , sorry ! ” I said hurrying t o the kitchen and going to the fridge to grab a water bottle .

I was about to reach for one when Dad snapped the fridge shut , missing my fingers by inches . I moved back , my heart skipping a beat as I looked at Dad , who was staring at me with a cold glare on his face .

I glanced at Mom who turned her back on me and busied herself with making breakfast . ” This is my house and as long as you are living under my roof , you will obey my rules and that includes letting boys into your room . ” ” Ok . “

I didn’t have time for this , I needed to ask Liam or Uncle El when I could move out … I needed out . ” Raven ! ” ” What ? ” ” Are you showing me attitude ? ” Dad said , frowning coldly . ” I said ok , that I agree , no boys in my room .

” I shook my head , leaving the kitchen empty – handed . ” Useless . ” Dad muttered , and 1 glanced back over my shoulder . How was I useless ? I left the house , just glad to be out of there . ” Hey , Raven !

” I looked up to see Taylor strolling over to me from the house next door , I smiled brightly . ” Hey .

” We fell into step , it was clear he was ready for training . As the elite group , I would train them , but there were other top warriors who headed the other training sessions .

From what I could see , Taylor was one of those who did teach some of the other lower groups . ” You know , it’s impressive to see you in this position . ” He said . ” Thanks , I guess ? Was it so hard to imagine ,

I’ve always been a tough one ! ” I said , showing him my biceps . He whistled , ” Damn , now those are some perfect muscles , I’m envious . ” He said , tapping m y arm as he grinned . ” Of course . ” I said , glancing at his muscular arms .

” You hold nothing in comparison .  ” Oh , absolutely not . ” We both started laughing , just as someone I called out to me .

Raven ! ” We stopped , turning to see Zack the Delta come jogging over . He was shirtless . His earring glinted in his left ear and his black hair tumbled over his forehead . ” Hey , guys … ” He said , trailing off when h e glanced at Taylor .

Taylor’s heart was racing and I could sense the tension between them . ” Hi … ” I said , wondering what that was about . ” I’ll see you two around . ” Taylor said suddenly , running off towards the training grounds . Weird . ” What is it ?

slightly . ” Ah yeah , sorry , we’re throwing

” Oh , ok and ? ”

I might be busy- ” ” Raven , you have got to come too . Come o n ,

don’t know Zack , I have- ” ” Come

” Thanks . ” He flashed me a grin before running off . Great . Liam

was trying to figure out if I should go

if there was a room in the packhouse … ‘

” ‘ No. ‘ I didn’t know how to continue , so I left it .. Maybe later , when it

to get out of here . I only had a few items left when I quickly decided to

I looked in the mirror . My smoky black eyes and

on some black lace earrings and a choker necklace then finally painted my nails purple . Ok all done . I’m

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

behind me . I was not going to deal with them right now . I walked down towards the river and

, I’m still packing . Maybe tomorrow or the day after ? Look , there’s something I need to show you down by the west side o of the river . Could you come here ? ‘ ‘ Is everything ok ? ‘ His voice was cold , yet I could hear the touch of

, my job was done . I continued walking along , soon the smell of pizza filled my

What pizza you got ? ” I asked . He smirked . ” No pizza until

. ” I said unhappily . ‘ Raven , where are you ? ‘ ” Shit , he’s here . ” I whispered . ‘ Go get him and give me a heads up . ‘ Zack whispered . I

. ‘ I’m coming . ‘ I said , walking towards him . Soon his scent filled my

me . Shit , don’t get the wrong idea . His heart was racing , but

. Turning quickly , I led the way , power walking towards the location Zack had told me , but sadly my short legs had nothing on his . ‘ On our way . ‘ I mind

arm at his touch , my stomach fluttering and my heart pounding as he spun me around to face him , grabbing my other arm too . ” What are

as he looked down at m e . Goddess , did she have to make these men so handsome ? Stupid oafs … I frowned when I saw his gaze dip to my cleavage , I

this time he followed silently . Soon the scent of pizza filled my nose again and I knew Liam could smell it too , I glanced at him and he was