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 .

to the two boys who were tearing into each other , ready

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

their Alpha power and that darkness enveloped the area like a blanket , their growls making it feel like the ground was vibrating at the intensity o f the sound

y thoughts and I rushed closer , not

needs a

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

this … Guilt and

wish clear … To save his mate … Suddenly , I felt something snap inside of

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

growled menacingly , rushing over in a

to the ground , staring into those frightening black pits of the man before m e

jealousy and anger fuel the darkness

, striking him across the face , letting my claws

attacking back , but I

, what are you doing

growling as 1 flipped us over ,

blood , pain and agony

could see , smell , and feel

thoughts were that I did not raise

did not raise a monster … 1 did not raise a

! ” Elijah’s voice came , and I felt

who lay on the ground breathing heavily , his eyes

, I had

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

murmured , rubbing my arms as he buried

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

this was ok ?! Yes , he was cursed , but … He had let his own

… Tears blurred my eyes and I didn’t even realise I was

this … The pain o

… in the veins of my

my arms tightly , staring down into

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

… I still awoke with the nightmares of that man …

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

was losing a lot

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

was repeating itself

me , kissing m e

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

me , soothing the storm within

Just a little …

handle

Elijah said quietly when I stopped

let g o of

was shocked he still could , considering the

was a

had committed an unforgivable crime … but it didn’t stop a mother

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

marked Raven without

, laced with sadness , regret and burning anger that he was doing his best to

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

… No … ” He looked around , as if trying to see where he was , or what had

” Fuck … No.

No.

! ” He staggered back , staring at the blood on the ground

caught sight of the scent , staring at

him was gone , his ashen gaze turning to Elijah

that you

, and