Caged Between the beta & alpha

Not Taking A No LIAM It was later in the evening , and I had worked with Damon before returning home to dad’s place .

I still needed to talk t o him , and I would do it soon .

I mind linked Raven asking her if she wanted to come over , and she had sounded pretty flustered , although she had replied that she was obviously going to come and to leave the window open for her .

typical Raven .

I was glad she was coming , because I needed it .

Throughout the day I felt myself on the brink of losing control , and the amount of wolfsbane I had injected in myself was enough to kill .

But I was fine .

The moment that darkness grew , it was as if I was suddenly immune to it : I had just showered , I had just grabbed a towel when I felt the flare of darkness grow inside of me .

Focus … There was nothing that triggered me , but the urge it had to release itself and wreak havoc made it fucking hard to control .

Let it all out and this struggle will stop .

Don’t fight it … I pushed the thoughts away , remembering what I had done the last time I had let it out .

Raven .

Think of Raven … I almost killed her .

It wasn’t working , I felt my anger flare , m y claws coming out , and I plunged it into my chest trying to contain this , digging m y hand into my chest , letting the pain override the darkness .

I was not going to let it out … focus … focus *** Destroy it all … Let it go … I groaned , falling to my knees , I needed to shift … I needed ” Liam ! ” The door flew open and Raven’s scent filled my senses as she fell to her knees next to me , her hand going to my shoulder .

” Liam , breath .

” I growled lowly .

” Baby move … “

Her hand wrapped around my wrist , firmly removing my claws from my chest .

” I’m not leaving you , Liam .

” Her voice was firm yet soft , and her touch seemed t o fight the storm growing inside of me .

” Can I hold you .

” I whispered , finally looking up at her as I fought against it .

” Forever .

” She replied , wrapping her arms around my neck .

Her lips met my neck , placing soft kisses that sent delicious sparks through me .

I pulled her close , sitting back against the counter , wrapping my arms around her tiny body tightly , feeling the darkness fading away .

Her lips never left my neck or shoulder , kissing me sensually until I was finally myself .

She slowly pulled away , staring at my bloody chest .

Pain flashed in her eyes as she touched the raven tattoo that was over my heart .

” Don’t hurt yourself , baby .

” She whispered , cupping my face as she knelt between my legs .

” I was trying to pull it back , I’m ok .

” I said , running my hand through her hair .

” I’m proud of you .

” She whispered , cupping my face .

Our eyes met , and I saw the concern and pain in her eyes .

” I’m fucking losing it , Raven .

” I said quietly .

A part of me was telling me not to burden her with my fears , but another part of me needed to share the fear inside of me and with who else but my mate ? ” I’ve hurt you , mom , dad … Damon , I don’t recognise the person I’ve become anymore .

” I said , running my fingers through my wet locks .

And I hated it .

She tugged my face up , staring into my eyes , and shook her head .

” You have got this , Liam you want to fight this .

Just think , a month ago you were like whatever I don’t care if I die .

” She said , softly kissing my lips .

will be the very

I hope so

all love you ,

it though ,

” Love doesn’t work that way ; we love you for you and that

blushing as she looked me over , clearly realising only now that

, her heart thudding as she grabbed another towel , busying herself with wetting it before dabbing my chest gently and

get to bed

” She whispered .

” Sure .

just wash my hands

up and tightening

to my waist

a peek ? ”

and she shook her head vigorously , rushing

as I quickly rinsed my hands off

the bedroom , I saw her sitting on the bed , one hand on her hip , and she looked

worry filling m e as I rushed over to

her heart beating faster than

I just …

her head , and I nodded ,

wardrobe thinking I needed to do something …

my abilities … The following day , I had told dad I had somewhere to

and although she wanted to g o with me , I didn’t trust her being

home , I know that there are others not

when I said that and huffed in annoyance before she

scheduled a place to meet closer to his pack but not i n pack territory because I didn’t want

care of yourself

Dad said as he

I’ll be ok , ” I said , crouching down and

Be a good girl , ok , and no picking your boogers , it’s g ” 1 gross

I no do that anymore

She denied it , as if that was obvious

” Ahuh … ” She smiled ,

into my black Range Rover , waving them goodbye and slipping on my

alone , but I promised him I

was and that Delsanra could

I drove out

thought I heard a thud from the

did something fall onto my

the side , putting my hazard lights on , and got

… I was about to get back into the car when I froze in my tracks ,

thought came to me , and I

, I popped the lid open and raised an eyebrow

sheepishly at

, but I want to meet Rayhan’s kitty ! ” She said , pouting a s she sat up , swinging her legs out as she stared up at me with those fucking gorgeous eyes

smell you … ” ” I

an eyebrow , as if

Anti – scent spray , smart

that black corset top she was wearing

, she looked

last hour , you were in there

, I think it’s almost three

” She sighed .

surprise as I slammed the trunk

Seriously ? ” ” Yeah , I needed to get in there before you saw

” She pouted .

to resist her charm , I can’t believe

it’s dangerous around me

I said quietly as she wrapped

does he ? ” ” Yeah , he doesn’t , or he would have definitely sent guards , but I have

” He said .

move

ass before sliding away swiftly and getting into the car from my side

strapping herself in as if she was ready

I enjoyed having her here ?

kissing her cheek softly

, you’ve met

She asked when we were back on the

” Loud .

” ” Oh .

” ” Short

me ? ” ” No bitesize I don’t think anyone can be shorter than you

” I smirked .

open before

burn , dude

, but I

You are perfect .

I said , looking her

, but she still gave me a narrowed

are not

I know

the things

placed her hand over mine , giving me a small soft

“

almost panicked until she rested her head back

I just feel really …

” That’s happened twice

maybe we need to get that checked