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 , ready to kill

Liam to the floor , pinning him down , only for Liam to flip them as both men growled with all they had

blanket , their growls making it feel like the ground was

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

needs a

could even reach her , Damon got there first , tears in his eyes as he scooped her up as if she was the most fragile thing on the

had done this … Guilt and anguish enveloped me as our

his only wish clear … To save his mate … Suddenly , I

My eyes blazed as I spun around just as I felt a searing pain through the bond and turned to see Liam had ripped through Elijah’s side , clearly winning this battle

one hurts my

rushing over in a flash

those frightening black

was not my son … He had let his jealousy and anger fuel the darkness … Let it take

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

attacking back , but I

what

hit the ground , growling as 1 flipped us over , pinning him to the ground

but blood , pain and agony

see ,

that I did not raise a

… 1 did not raise a monster

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

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

bloody mess , I had

to slow down the healing of any wound I inflict upon anyone … ” He’s

murmured , rubbing my arms as he buried his face

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

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

the curse take over … Tears blurred my eyes and I didn’t even realise I was crying until now , the

done this … The pain o

through my veins … in the veins of my children … H e was gone , but his shadow hadn’t

held my arms tightly , staring down into my eyes with

mistake and- ‘ ” MISTAKE ?! HE RUINED HER LIFE ! ” I screamed

‘ It was so much more … I still awoke with the nightmares of that man

p blood , rolling to his side as he tried

a

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

was repeating

lips crashed against me , kissing m e hard

a bit , but he held me in place , one hand in my

me , soothing the storm

Just a little …

handle

said quietly when I stopped

g o of me and walked over to Liam , who

he still could ,

he was a

my son … he had committed an unforgivable crime

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

You marked Raven

regret and burning anger that he

Liam’s face made my stomach twist and m y

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

” Fuck … No.

No.

staring at the

all five of us … He must have caught sight of the scent , staring at the blood that belonged

colour he had left in him was gone , his ashen gaze turning to Elijah , who

you have lost to it … allowed your emotions to let it

father Liam , and I will help