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 .

two boys who were tearing into each other ,

, only for Liam to flip them as both men growled with

darkness enveloped the area like a blanket , their growls making it feel like the ground was vibrating at the

thoughts and I rushed closer , not even realising I

a doctor

his eyes as he scooped her up as if

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

save his mate … Suddenly , I felt something snap inside of me and my mind seemed to

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

one hurts

, rushing over in a flash and ripping Liam off

ground , staring into those frightening black

jealousy and anger fuel the darkness … Let it take over

the face , letting my claws dig into his face

attacking back , but I didn’t care

Liam , what are you

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

but blood ,

all I could see , smell ,

only thoughts were that I did not raise

… 1

Scarlett ! ” Elijah’s voice came , and I

as I stared at Liam who lay on the ground breathing heavily , his eyes

bloody mess , I had wounded him badly

because of my ability to slow down the healing of any wound

my arms as he buried

marked her ! He marked her against her will ! ” I screamed , pulling out

he think this was ok ?! Yes , he was cursed ,

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

The pain o f the

forever run through my veins … in the veins of my children … H

my arms tightly , staring down into my eyes with sadness in his blue ones

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

mistake ? ‘ It was so much more … I still awoke

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

was losing a lot blood

tell me to calm down ! ” I shouted , hitting Elijah’s

was repeating itself

me , kissing m

one hand in my hair and the other around my waist , until I finally began to calm down

the bond coursed through me , soothing the storm within

Just a little …

handle this

Elijah said quietly when I stopped struggling

o of me and walked over

was shocked he still could , considering the injuries

he was a strong

unforgivable crime … but it

of his sins … and the pain that

marked Raven without her

said , his voice ice cold , laced with sadness , regret and burning

shock that crossed Liam’s face made my stomach twist and m

… ” He looked around , as if trying to

” Fuck … No.

No.

at the blood on the

sight of the scent ,

his ashen gaze turning to Elijah ,

this darkness , that you have lost to it … allowed your emotions

, and I will help