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 .

who were tearing

to the floor , pinning him down , only for Liam to

area like a blanket , their growls

m y thoughts and I rushed closer , not even realising I was

needs a

in his eyes

… Guilt and anguish enveloped me as our eyes met for

… To save his mate …

as I spun around just as I felt a searing pain through the bond and

hurts my

menacingly , rushing over in a flash and ripping

pushed him to the ground , staring into those frightening

was not my son … He had let his jealousy and anger

LIAM ! ” I growled , striking him across the face , letting my

attacking back , but I

Liam , what are you doing

I shouted as my back hit the ground , growling as 1 flipped us over , pinning him

but blood , pain and

all I could see , smell

that I did not raise a monster

monster … 1 did not raise a monster

” Elijah’s voice came , and I felt

thundering as I stared at Liam who lay on the ground breathing heavily

mess , I had wounded him

… They wouldn’t , because of my ability to slow down the healing of any wound I inflict upon anyone …

as he buried his face

He marked her against her will ! ” I screamed , pulling out of Elijah’s hold

Did he think this was ok ?! Yes , he was cursed , but …

eyes and I didn’t

son , my son had done this … The pain

forever run through my veins … in the veins of my children … H e was gone

staring down into my eyes with sadness in his blue ones

‘ ” MISTAKE ?! HE RUINED HER LIFE ! ”

much more … I still awoke with the

u p blood , rolling to his side as he

losing a

” ” Don’t tell me to calm down ! ” I shouted ,

was repeating

crashed against me , kissing m e hard

my hair and the other around my waist , until I finally began to calm

bond coursed through me ,

Just a little …

handle

Elijah said quietly when

he let g o of me and walked over

he still could ,

was a strong

I had hurt my son … he had committed an unforgivable crime … but it didn’t stop

his injuries , but more than that , the pain of his sins … and the pain that he had no idea

marked Raven without her consent

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

shock that crossed Liam’s face made my stomach

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

” Fuck … No.

No.

! ” He staggered back , staring at

… He must have caught sight of the scent , staring at the blood that belonged to

, his ashen gaze turning

that you have lost to it … allowed your

your father Liam ,