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 .

was next to the two boys who

only for Liam to flip them as both

of their Alpha power and that darkness enveloped the area like a blanket , their growls making it feel like the ground

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

needs a

reach her , Damon got there first , tears in his eyes as he scooped her

Liam had done this … Guilt and anguish enveloped me

had failed them … Failed He turned , rushing from the scene , his only wish clear … To save his mate … Suddenly , I

was not Zidane … My eyes blazed as I spun around just as I felt a searing pain through the bond and turned

one hurts

over in a flash and

, staring into those frightening black pits

had let his jealousy and anger fuel the darkness

across the face , letting my

, but I

Liam , what are

, growling as 1 flipped us over , pinning

blood , pain and agony

see ,

I did not

not raise a monster … 1 did not raise

! ” Elijah’s voice came , and I felt myself being pulled away

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

I had

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

my arms as

! He marked her against her will

?! Did he think this was ok ?! Yes , he was cursed , but … He had let his own emotions fuel that darkness

the curse take over … Tears blurred my eyes and I didn’t even

done this … The pain o

would forever run through my veins … in the veins of my

tightly , staring down into my eyes with sadness in his

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

much more … I still awoke with the nightmares of that man … ”

u p blood , rolling to his side as he tried to sit up

a lot blood

down , I know- ” ” Don’t tell me to calm down

was repeating itself

me , kissing m e

in place , one hand in my hair

me

Just a little …

handle this

Elijah said quietly when I stopped

let g o of me and walked over

shocked he still could , considering the injuries

he was a strong Alpha

my son … he had committed an unforgivable crime … but it didn’t stop a mother from

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

You marked Raven

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

shock that crossed Liam’s face made my

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

” Fuck … No.

No.

staggered back , staring at the blood on

us … He must have caught sight of

his ashen gaze turning to Elijah , who

the curse has given birth to this darkness , that you have lost to

Liam , and I will