Caged Between the beta & alpha

Damon raised the whip , I flinched when it struck Liam’s back .

He didn’t even move , another followed , each lash made my heart squeeze .

For his mistake … It’s for his mistake … I had to tell myself that , my heart thundering as each lash struck him , slicing through his skin and letting blood drip to the ground .

Not once did he even flinch , despite his breathing becoming harder .

But each lash was biting into me , the pain of watching him face this … Thirty … ” Raven … ” Uncle El said and I realised I was shaking .

My heart was beating far too fast .

” Step outside .  ” No.

” I said as I saw Taylor coming over .

No doubt Uncle El had mind linked him .

” I’m staying .

” I stared at Liam as Damon continued .

The emotionless mask on Damon’s face was gone , pain and conflict on his face too as he frowned deeply continuing the punishment .

” That’s enough now .

” I said suddenly , flinching as the silver cut into Liam’s back that was a mess of lashes , torn skin and blood .

” Raven .

I told you , you can’t change this .

” Uncle El said softly .

” No I can , because he marked me , I have the right to .

” I said standing up , I saw Damon glance towards us but he continued his dealing .

Each lash felt like I was the one being cut open .

My heart was screaming in pain .

The fear and anguish inside of me were messing m e up .

He made a terrifying mistake , and one that would take time to heal , but let him have the chance to redeem himself ! Not d o something so painful like this ! ” Take her outside .

” Uncle El said quietly t o Taylor and Zack , ” Your emotions are clouding your judgement , Raven .

” ” 1 No , No … I love him …

Taylor wrapped his arm around my shoulders , leading me firmly towards the exit .

No ! I stared at Liam’s mutilated back , his shoulders heaving , his head hanging yet not once did a sound escape him .

‘ I’m fine , Raven .

Please leave .

‘ His voice came through the link .

No matter how much he tried to hide it … I could hear it .

My eyes stung with tears as I shook my head at his back .

How can I turn my back on him right now ? The darkness inside of him was feeding on all negative emotions ; fear , loneliness and regret were part of that .

This was not the right way ! ” Fifty .

” Damon said , breathing hard as he lashed him again .

I couldn’t breathe ….

My heart was ringing in my ear … The smell of blood … I spun around in a flash , but Zack was ready .

His arm was wrapped around my waist as I struggled against him .

” Stop it ! ” I cried out , my heart was breaking as if someone was ripping it apart inch by inch ” Raven , come on .

It’s compulsory .

” Zack said quietly .

” Please stop it ! If this is for marking me , I was going to let him mark me anyway ! ” I sobbed , not caring for once that I was crying out in the open .

Damon hesitated , turning to me .Our eyes met and I realised his eyes glistened with unshed tears .

hurting him

That doesn’t make the way he

Zack said quietly

won’t forgive him easily , but brutally whipping him like this ?! I don’t like it !

that you let him go

Take her away .

said , his eyes

” Liam ! ”

love

” Let go of me ! ” I shouted as Zack carried

No.

right ! Twisting i n his hold I rammed my elbow

Sorry , Taylor .

pain , I took the chance to knock him back

SAID STOP IT ! ” I cried out running onto the stage and wrapping my arms around Liam from behind , the strong sparks of the bond rushed through me as I

, this

whispered in the room that was

This isn’t easy for

El said softly

a punishment is- ” ” He’s had over fifty

! ” I shouted

, my

Raven ,

despite trying to sound

ok with this

slowly letting go of him , flinching at how deep the wounds

… I

front of my face , unable to stop

I beg you … This is causing me more

My voice broke as I stared

conflict clear on

and some may be unforgivable , but this is between Liam and I and we will work on

know he has no memory of what he did … he wasn’t just fuelled by rage alone

, the pain in my chest was

If he

Please .

to my lips , closing my eyes a s sobs wracked my

, opening

arms ,

I agree with her

it’s

He said

sighed heavily

Damon … Liam regrets his actions and

said , quietly wiping blood from his

watching , and I

e would defeat the darkness

” Her voice made my

forgiving me at a time when I couldn’t forgive myself … I had almost killed her … I was unlocked and I staggered ,

turned to look

beautiful face as Damon embraced

Our eyes met and she pulled out of Damon’s hold

Get him cleaned up

Dad said , his

away , knowing I had

wanted to ever cause him pain , but I had … I turned to Damon , I knew it hadn’t been easy on him

few lashes had held anger in them , but after that , each one

still clear in my mind

bonds I

and for

lot of work to do , with myself ,Raven , Damon , Mom … My stomach

what her father had done and unknowingly , I had

what she

Zack , who was supporting a bruised nose , I had a

I’m sorry , Taylor

pushed

at her as she pouted at Taylor , who looked as

won’t hit him

Raven pleaded quietly ,

an eyebrow , glancing at Zack , who simply nodded

, but don’t fuck

” He said .

! ” Raven promised , ” Do you forgive me , Taylor ? ” ” Since it was for your mate … ” He

wasn’t in so much pain , I

Raven did that was just cute … a cuteness I didn’t fucking deserve to even witness … I didn’t deserve having her in my

at my Beta and Delta- not mine anymore …

‘ Arms up .