Caged Between the beta & alpha

I had just opened the kitchen window when the sound of a vicious growl ripped through the air , making my heart thunder , seeing the flock of birds erupt from the trees and the unease that seemed to swirl around me .

It took me a split second to recognise the voice that was barely recognisable .

Liam .

That was Liam ! I rushed out of the house , telling the guards to watch Azura and Monica as I raced in the direction of the commotion , faltering when the sound of Raven’s scream pierced the air .

No.

Goddess no ! What has he done ?! ” Elijah , it’s Liam and Raven ! ‘ I called through the link to Elijah .

‘ I’m on my way .

‘ His soothing voice came despite the worry that was consuming me .

‘ Raven ! Liam ?! ‘

Nothing .

I was hitting a wall .

Fuck ! The wind was rushing through my hair as I broke through the trees , the smell of blood seeping into my nose .

The sheer blanket of something dark and evil that hung in the air made my blood run cold .

I took in the horrifying scene before me , Damon was holding Raven , who was bleeding profusely , her heart beating far too fast as she choked on the blood that was pouring out of her neck and mouth .

She was grasping at her neck , blood running down her fingers , making my stomach churn sickeningly .

Worry and fear for her whirled around me , my heart beating fast .

My eyes snapped to Liam , who was advancing on Damon as he was placing Raven down .

That darkness … It was him , it was coming from him .

His normal aura was completely gone … Replaced by this horrible , sinister darkness … ” HOW COULD YOU ?! ” Damon shouted , sounding angrier than I had ever heard him .

He blocked Liam , who had just lunged at him , his canines out and anger clear on his face .

Damon jumped to his feet , meeting him mid – strike .

It was clear both were ready to rip each other to pieces , I was about to intervene when Damon’s next words made me freeze .

” YOU MARKED HER ! ” Reality came crashing down on me as the realisation settled in ..

Her neck … Her neck ….

Fear washed over me like a bucket of ice cold knives , piercing into every inch of my body .

Marked .

Fuck ….

Memories from long ago flashed to the forefront of my mind , the pain with them making it hard to breathe .

History cannot repeat itself .

” No … NO ! ” I cried , staring at the blond male before me … His blond hair was matted with blood … So similar to his …

I walked towards them , willing every fibre of my shaking body to move .

Just as Elijah ran past me , a menacing growl ripped from his lips .

next to the two boys who were tearing into

to the floor , pinning him down , only for Liam to flip them as both

, their growls

made me come out of m y thoughts and I

a doctor

before I could even reach her , Damon got there first , tears in his eyes as he

Fuck Liam had done this … Guilt and anguish enveloped me as our eyes met for a

failed them … Failed He turned , rushing from the scene , his only wish clear … To save his mate … Suddenly , I felt something snap inside of me and my

a searing pain through the bond and turned to see Liam had ripped through Elijah’s side ,

one hurts

, rushing over in a flash and ripping

, staring into those frightening black

his jealousy and anger fuel the darkness … Let it

” I growled , striking him across the face , letting

hissed , attacking back , but

, what are you

hit the ground , growling as

but blood , pain and

could see , smell , and

only thoughts were that I did not raise a

a monster … 1 did not raise a monster

, and I felt myself being pulled

, my heart was thundering as I stared at Liam who lay on the ground breathing heavily , his eyes now

I had wounded him badly

that I had made weren’t healing … They wouldn’t , because of my ability to slow down the healing of any wound I inflict upon anyone … ” He’s back …

Elijah murmured , rubbing my arms as he buried his face in my neck

He marked her against her will ! ”

he was cursed , but … He had let his own emotions fuel that darkness

my eyes and I didn’t even realise I was crying until now , the pain ripping me to

son , my son had done this … The pain o f the entire fucking situation

the veins of my children …

held my arms tightly , staring down into

baby … He made a mistake and- ‘ ” MISTAKE ?! HE RUINED HER LIFE ! ” I

was so much more … I still awoke with the

, rolling to his side as

a lot blood

Calm down , I know- ” ” Don’t tell me to calm down ! ” I shouted , hitting

was repeating

was Elijah’s lips crashed against me

place , one hand in my hair and the other around my waist , until I

me , soothing the storm within me

Just a little …

I’ll handle

quietly when I stopped

, as he let g o of me and walked over to Liam , who was getting to his

could , considering the injuries

a strong Alpha

he had committed an unforgivable crime

more than that , the pain of his sins …

Raven

his voice ice cold , laced with sadness , regret and burning anger that he was doing his best

look of horror and shock that crossed Liam’s face made

… This was going to break him … ” What ? No … No … ” He looked around , as if trying to

” Fuck … No.

No.

He staggered back , staring at the

to all five of us … He must have caught sight of

had left in him was gone , his ashen gaze

that you have lost

Liam , and I