Caged Between the beta & alpha

Two days had passed since the night of the rejection , I had spent it sitting next to Damon , refusing to leave him , because even if he was smiling , I knew he was hurting .

We put a movie on , although I knew neither of us were watching it as we had soon fallen asleep on the sofa .

I knew that it would take him time because he had held out hope .

Somewhere along the line , I had given up , knowing that it wouldn’t work , but he had held on .

I hope somewhere in the future we can look back and smile at this entire situation .

Someday , one day .

Today was the day of Liam’s trial .

It terrified me to know that tonight he’ll be punished .

This was the future Alpha of the pack , and although right now it felt like there was no hope , I was confident he would get there one day .

As for the curse , it was clear Liam himself had to do something to end it , but what ? Even I didn’t know , all we knew was the answer lies within .

Moreover , the killer was still out there .

The pack was still working on it , but since , Liam had been the one leading it , they were now set back .

With him gone , they had to check over things he had already done , although from what Damon told me they were in contact with him to help where he could .

He was even reviewing files in his cell .

He had told me that Liam had ordered them to do a thorough check on the tracker and stealth wolves who had the ability to hide their heartbeats .

As for no scent , sprays to hide them could easily be made or retrieved from the pack supplies , which were also checked , but none seemed to be unaccounted for .

So either someone was making their own or getting them from somewhere else .

Since I hadn’t felt anyone creep up behind me the night my mom was killed , we felt that a tracker wolf would be higher up on the list of suspects with a chance of being the killer .

I was in the hall now , seated at the front once again .

Today I wore a high – neck top , not wanting all eyes on my mark .

Everyone was seated just as they had that day but this time the room was far more uneasy , and there were more pack members here than there had been on Dad’s trial .

The doors opened and Liam was brought in .

His scent wafted into my nose and I closed my eyes , trying to control my emotions .

I watched him walk through the centre , unlike Dad who had two guards holding him , Liam led the way .

Despite him being stripped of rank , he was clearly still an Alpha .

His eyes were trained ahead and he took the seat that was awaiting him .

The guards cuffed him t o the chair just as Dad had been , before stepping away .

Uncle El stood up , his face emotionless , a frown furrowing his brow .

I felt dreadful that indirectly because of mine and Liam’s situation , they were going through this .

No , because of this stupid curse too .

” As you all know , we are here today to hold Liam Westwood accountable for the crimes he has committed … One that deserves capital punishment , for marking Raven Jacobs against her will and almost killing her in the process .

” Uncle El’s eyes Liam .

flashed dark cobalt and my gaze shifted to ” The room remained quiet , I knew everyone was unsure of what to make of it .

My heart was squeezing as I looked at him .

He simply nodded slowly , his face emotionless despite his eyes clouded with emotions .

What were we ?

” Liam , do you have anything to say ? ” Uncle El asked .

Aunty Red was frowning , the sadness in her eyes clear .

Liam raised his eyes , staring ahead with those cerulean orbs of his , full of emotion .

” I allowed my anger to get the better of m e , and in the process … committed a terrible crime .

I don’t deserve any leniency and I don’t think any punishment can make up for what I did .

” He said clearly .

Uncle El nodded .

” I’ve thought long and hard … Considering you are an Alpha … you are meant to be an example to this pack .

An Alpha is meant to be what he wants his people to be ; a role model for the youth of his pack .

, With this title

, I sentence you to five hundred lashes

eyes flew open in

worse than Dad’s ! And in public ? Why humiliate him ? I looked at Uncle El , not missing the

shock went through the room , and from the snippets I could hear , I knew people were shocked that the Alpha was subjecting his own son to

Alpha Elijah was always known for his fairness

arrest at our home for the next six

becoming Alpha … If the title is meant to b e yours , then it shall be

o you want to add anything ? ” ” Yes

, standing

was right ” I don’t like the punishment

” I said .

said , now glancing

skipped a beat and

, it wasn’t

just an external

marking someone against their will was bad , but

angry , but the

him at least walk around the

out there and Liam is needed on

need to have his Alpha title , but the pack needs him , rather than

looking at Uncle El

pondering over my

Very well , he will be allowed to take his place amongst

will be on wolfsbane until 1 it’s under control

however , reside in

Uncle El continued , I knew he meant the curse

support and I knew they said the Alpha’s home ,

better , but he needed more than just

that- ” ” The lashes

quietly , my

to let my emotions take over completely

I can’t do

El said quietly

I know what

know that I could have

it ; mistakes were made , and

who it happened to I have a right

what I did , but I’ll feel a little

Liam said quietly

Liam , don’t do

said through the link

up big time , Raven , I can’t

this ? ” I asked , my heart pounding in rhythm with his as we stared at each other from five metres apart

that

for me , then do something that will actually make me happy

‘ I said .

tell

‘ Anything .

He said

the bonds you have

but by giving up and just accepting

, I believe only

this together

were locked ,

brows furrowed and I knew he was thinking

I will do all that , but … for me … let me have

of pain

My heart clenched and I realised he

need to

was

I mark you , I fucking ripped your throat out

looked down before nodding and

seven pm , Liam Westwood will get his

Uncle El said before dismissing the

heavily as everyone began

to me , wrapping her arms

has the strength to

She said

wrapping my arms around

, but it didn’t

for me

, staring a this back ,

have come sooner ,

not go see him receive his punishment but

as I was a werewolf as

to mark him too to complete our bond

pain o f his lashings , only his emotions and a sense of unease , but

restless mess with each passing moment

entered the lower hall , which I hadn’t really been in before , I knew