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 .

boys who were tearing into each other , ready to

pinning him down , only for Liam

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

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

a

Damon got there first , tears in his eyes as

done this … Guilt and anguish enveloped

, his only wish clear … To save his mate … Suddenly , I felt something snap inside of me and my mind seemed to become

searing pain through the bond and turned to see

hurts

in a flash and ripping

to the ground , staring into those frightening

his jealousy and anger fuel the darkness … Let it take

” I growled , striking him across the face

, attacking back , but

, what are you

as my back hit the ground , growling as

but blood , pain and agony

I could see ,

thoughts were that I

did not raise a monster … 1 did

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

who lay on the ground breathing heavily

bloody mess , I had

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

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

He marked her ! He marked her against her will !

, he was cursed ,

my eyes and I didn’t even realise I was crying

this … The pain o f the entire

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

down into

” MISTAKE ?! HE RUINED HER LIFE ! ”

a ‘ mistake ? ‘ It was so much more … I still awoke with the nightmares of that man … ” What hap

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

losing a lot

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

was repeating

lips crashed against me , kissing m

, but he held me in place , one hand in my hair and the

the bond coursed through me ,

Just a little …

I’ll handle this

Elijah said quietly when

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

shocked he still could , considering the injuries

he was a strong

unforgivable crime … but

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

You marked Raven without her consent

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

crossed Liam’s face made my stomach twist

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

” Fuck … No.

No.

He staggered back , staring at

have caught sight of the scent , staring at the

, his ashen gaze turning to Elijah , who

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

Liam , and I