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 .

are going to get through this , and you will be the very

hope

all love you , Liam

I don’t really deserve it though , the amount of crap

doesn’t work that way ; we love you for

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

herself with wetting it before dabbing my chest gently and wiping up the blood as

get to

” She whispered .

” Sure .

just wash my hands

up and tightening my

gaze dipped to my waist ,

? ”

eyes widened , and she shook her head vigorously ,

as I quickly

, one hand on her hip

” I asked , worry filling m e as I

beating faster than normal , and it wasn’t because of me

…

head , and I nodded , hoping she was ok

needed to do something … Perhaps I needed to visit Rayhan and Delsanra

of seal on my abilities … The following day , I had

wanted to g o with me , I didn’t

at home , I know that there are others not far off

been happy when I said that and huffed in annoyance before she headed out to training

a place to meet closer to his pack but not i n pack territory because I

care of

as he stood by the

ok , ” I said , crouching down and ruffling the little

and no picking your boogers

that anymore , I big girl

denied it , as if

… ” Ahuh … ” She smiled , and I

into my black Range Rover , waving them goodbye and

, but I promised him I would

was and that

I

was a good hour later when I thought

did something fall onto my car

, putting my hazard lights on , and got out.a Walking around , I inspected the smooth metal , shaking my

to get back into the car when I froze in my

me ,

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

smiled sheepishly at me

She said , pouting a s she sat up ,

… I didn’t even smell you … ” ” I

an eyebrow ,

scent spray ,

corset top she was wearing , a jacket and pants completing her

always , she looked

hour ,

, I think it’s almost three

” She sighed .

surprise as I slammed the

” Yeah , I needed to get in there before you

” She pouted .

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

it’s dangerous

said quietly as she wrapped her arms around my

this far out , does he ? ” ” Yeah , he doesn’t

” He said .

Reckless move blue eyes

before sliding away swiftly and

I got in to see her strapping herself in as if she was ready for a

could I deny that I enjoyed having her here ?

, kissing her cheek

met

” She asked when we were back on the

” Loud .

” ” Oh .

” Short , ” ” Oh

No bitesize

” I smirked .

mouth fell open before she frowned

burn ,

” Sorry , but

You are perfect .

said ,

flushed , but she still gave me a narrowed

are not

” I

about all the things I really wasn’t forgiven

over mine , giving me a small

“

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

feel really

” That’s happened

we