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 .

You are going to get through this , and you will be the very best version of yourself , because we are all

I hope

all love you ,

I don’t really deserve it though

we love you for you

she looked me over , clearly

another towel , busying herself with wetting it before dabbing my chest gently and wiping

get to

” She whispered .

” Sure .

just wash my

I said , standing up and tightening my

my waist , and I smirked

Want a peek ? ” I

, and she shook her head

smirked as I quickly rinsed my hands

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

, worry filling m e as I rushed

despite her heart beating faster than normal , and

Yeah , I just … felt a bit

and I nodded , hoping she

over to my wardrobe thinking I needed to do something … Perhaps I

my abilities … The following

Raven knew where I was going , and although she wanted to g o with me , I didn’t trust her being alone with me not

I know that there are others not

said that and huffed in annoyance before she headed

had called Rayhan and we had scheduled a place to meet closer to his pack but not i n pack territory because I didn’t want

care of

as he

I said , crouching down and ruffling the

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

do that anymore

denied it , as if that was

I saw her this morning … ” Ahuh … ” She smiled ,

into my black Range Rover

me going alone , but I promised him I

hoped I was and that Delsanra could help

some music on as I drove out

was a good hour later when I thought I

something fall

my hazard lights on , and got out.a Walking around , I inspected the

I had felt something hit … I was about to get back into the car when I froze in my tracks , staring at the trunk

thought came to me , and I

Stepping back , I popped the lid open and raised an eyebrow , staring

smiled sheepishly at me

meet Rayhan’s kitty ! ” She said , pouting a s she sat up , swinging her legs out as she stared up at me

I didn’t even smell you … ” ” I still

, then raised an eyebrow , as if that was obvious

– scent spray , smart

She jumped down , her breasts bouncing in that black corset top she

she looked

So , for the last hour , you were in

No , I think it’s almost

” She sighed .

surprise as I slammed

Yeah , I needed to get in there before

” She pouted .

pulled her close , unable to resist her charm , I can’t believe I actually thought she’d listen when I told

it’s dangerous around

wrapped her

” ” Yeah , he doesn’t , or he would have definitely sent guards , but I have some wolfsbane ,

” He said .

Reckless move

She said , tapping my ass before sliding away swiftly and getting into the

herself in as if she was ready for a

I deny that I enjoyed having her

over , kissing her cheek softly before

you’ve met Rayhan’s

She asked when we were back on

” Loud .

” ” Oh .

” ” Short

than me ? ” ” No bitesize

” I smirked .

mouth fell open before she frowned

Major burn

Sorry , but I like your

You are perfect .

, looking her

flushed , but she still gave me a narrowed

are not

I know

thinking about all the

, giving me a

“

tell you- ouch ! ” She flinched and I almost panicked until she rested her head

I just feel really

” That’s happened twice

you sure you’re ok , maybe we need to get