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 ?

yeah , sorry , we’re throwing a

really get to with everything that had happened . ” Zack said , running his hands through his black hair . ” Oh , ok and

” I don’t really know , I mean I might be busy- ” ” Raven , you have got to come too . Come o n , it’s tonight at nine

Zack , I have- ” ”

flashed me a grin before running off

late , I was the one that needed to set an example . Training was over and I was trying to figure out if I should go find him or if I

‘ I was wondering if you know anything about what’s happening with my place …. requested to see if there was a room in the packhouse …

the key . > ‘ Oh ok , great . ‘ ‘ Anything else ? ” ‘ No. ‘ I didn’t know how to continue , so I left it .. Maybe later , when it was time , I could just call him . Yeah

had spent the day packing the last of my stuff , I was so ready to get out of here . I only had a few items left when I quickly decided to get dressed for

applied my makeup . Finishing off with a dusting of highlighter . I looked in the mirror . My smoky black eyes and dark purple matte lipstick complimented my full look . Satisfied

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

Mom saw the packed bags . Slowly , I

to Liam’s homecoming party ! ” I called before slamming the door shut behind me . I was not going to deal with them right now . I walked down towards the river and took a deep breath . ‘ Liam ? ‘ ‘ Raven .

to show you down by the west side o of the river .

walking along , soon the smell of pizza filled my nose and I smiled . Oo they got pizza

Zack appeared . ” Liam with you ? ” ” He’s on his way . What pizza you got ? ” I asked . He smirked . ” No pizza until you bring the Alpha . ” He

bribe me . ” 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 sighed and nodded ,

is this about ? ‘ Liam’s voice came . ‘ I’m coming . ‘

his gaze raked over me . Shit , don’t get the wrong idea . His heart was racing , but when he stepped closer to me ,

location Zack had told me , but

shot up my 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

His cerulean eyes were fixed on me , his sexy jaw clenched as he looked down at m e . Goddess , did she have

scent of pizza filled my nose again and I knew Liam could smell it too , I glanced at him and he was frowning , his hands shoved into the pockets