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 best version of yourself , because we are all rooting for

I hope

all love you ,

deserve it though , the

we love you for you and that won’t

firmly , blushing as she looked me over , clearly realising only

another towel , busying herself with wetting it

Let’s get to bed

” She whispered .

” Sure .

wash my hands

standing up and tightening my

gaze dipped to my waist , and

Want a peek ? ” I

and she shook her head vigorously , rushing

I quickly rinsed my hands off

hand on her hip ,

Are you ok love ? ” I asked , worry filling

despite her heart beating faster than normal , and

… felt a bit unwell

She shook her head , and I nodded , hoping she was ok

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

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

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

know that there are

huffed in annoyance

but not i n pack territory

Take care of yourself

said as he

, ” I said , crouching down and ruffling

no picking your boogers , it’s

I no do that anymore , I

, as

” Ahuh … ”

on her forehead , I got into my black Range Rover , waving them goodbye and slipping on

I promised him I would be ok , and I wouldn’t

and that Delsanra could help

on as I drove out of the pack grounds

a good hour later when I thought I

fall onto

lights on , and got out.a Walking around , I inspected the smooth metal ,

into the car when I froze in my tracks

to me , and

I popped the lid open and raised an eyebrow , staring down at

sheepishly at

pouting a s she sat up , swinging her legs out as she stared up at me with those fucking gorgeous eyes that

the … I didn’t even smell you … ” ” I

then raised an eyebrow , as if that was

– scent spray , smart guy

in that black corset top she was wearing , a jacket and pants completing her look

always , she looked sexy

for the last hour , you were

I

” She sighed .

as I

Yeah , I needed to

” She pouted .

charm , I can’t believe I

it’s dangerous around

wrapped

you alone , and your dad doesn’t know you’re going this far out , does he ? ” ” Yeah , he doesn’t , or he would have definitely sent guards , but I have

” He said .

Reckless move

said , tapping my ass before sliding away swiftly

to see her strapping herself in as if she

that I enjoyed having her here ?

her cheek softly before moving back

you’ve met Rayhan’s Kitty

She asked when we were back on the

” Loud .

” ” Oh .

what else ? ” ” Short , ” ”

bitesize

” I smirked .

fell open before she frowned

Major burn

but

You are perfect .

said , looking

but she still gave me a narrowed – eyed look

are

” I

said , thinking about all the things I really wasn’t forgiven

, giving me a

“

! ” She flinched and I almost panicked until she rested her

just feel really … I’m

” That’s

we need to get