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 .

to get through this , and you will be the very best version of yourself , because we are all rooting for that

hope

We all love you

it though , the amount of

; we

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

, busying herself with wetting it before dabbing my chest gently and wiping up the

get

” She whispered .

” Sure .

wash my

I said , standing up

to my waist , and

Want a peek ? ” I

widened , and she shook her head vigorously

smirked as I quickly rinsed my hands

, one hand on her hip , and she looked like

ok love ? ” I asked , worry filling m e as I rushed over to

than

I just … felt

She shook her head , and I

do something …

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

with me , I didn’t

know that

I said that and huffed in annoyance before she headed out

had scheduled a place to meet closer to his pack but not i n pack territory because I didn’t want anyone to know we had met or that I

care of yourself

said as he stood by the

be ok , ” I said , crouching down and ruffling the little pumpkin’s

good girl , ok , and no picking your boogers

do that anymore , I big girl

denied it , as

I saw her this morning … ” Ahuh

her forehead , I got into my black Range

was worried about me going alone , but I promised him I would be ok , and I

and

as I

I thought I heard a thud from the

fall onto my

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

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

sudden thought came to me , and I

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

sheepishly at me

, pouting a s she sat up ,

didn’t even smell you … ” ” I

raised an eyebrow , as if that was

Anti – scent spray ,

corset top she was wearing , a

, she looked

hour , you were

, I think it’s almost three

” She sighed .

surprise as I slammed

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

” She pouted .

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

You know , it’s dangerous

wrapped

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

” He said .

Reckless move blue

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

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

I deny that I enjoyed having her

kissing her cheek

you’ve met Rayhan’s Kitty

? ” She asked when we were back on the

” Loud .

” ” Oh .

” Short , ”

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

” I smirked .

open before

burn

, but I like

You are perfect .

said ,

gave

You are

I

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

hand over mine , giving me a

“

flinched and I almost panicked until she rested

I just feel

” That’s happened twice

we