Caged Between the beta & alpha

LIAM

Three and a half days .

That’s how long Raven’s heat lasted , three and a half intense days .

I was close to breaking my resolution when I saw no end .

Seeing her sobbing and begging me messed me up .

Mom and Dad were shocked that it went over the three – day period , which was the common period for heat , but we assumed maybe the curse made it worse .

Or Mom thought perhaps I’m just a stronger Alpha than Dad , but I don’t think so .

When Dad and I spar , I only manage to outdo him by a little , and I’d put that down to being younger .

The moment her heat was over , Raven fainted with exhaustion .

I made sure her temperature was ok before I tucked her into bed , collapsing next to her and letting sleep consume me .

We slept for almost an entire day , far too exhausted to do anything .

That had been one hell of an experience , it had been more painful and draining than every lash I had taken .

Seeing her in pain fucking hurt so badly , and I felt like I was being punished for messing up .

I just wish she hadn’t had to suffer once again because of me .

But there was something about this moment that helped .

There was something in her eyes when she looked at me , holding me tightly and completely vulnerable in my arms

I was meant to be her protector but I had hurt her .

In some ways , having her in my arms trying to fucking seduce me and rip my clothes off felt like a chance for me to prove I was better than what I had become .

My beautiful mate … She was perfect .

I had just gotten dressed , ready to head out to get all her favourite foods after running her a hot , warm bath with essential oils .

I’m surprised our toes didn’t fall off after all that time spent in the icy bath .

I had requested someone to come to clean up the room and change the bedding .

Once they left , I left too , not wanting to be gone for too long .

We hadn’t really talked .

When I had stepped out of the shower , I had carried her to the bath .

She had just woken up .

Kissing her softly , I promised to be back soon .

Forty minutes later , I unlocked the hotel room door and pushed the handle down with my elbow , my hands laden with two paper bags , hot drinks and a large cupcake in a box .

I saw Raven looking breath – taking , lying o n top of the fresh white bedding , her hands tucked under her cheek , wearing nothing but one of my t – shirts that fell to her thighs .

My heart thundered and the thought of seeing her like this every morning , every day for the rest of my life , filled my mind .

A guy could dream … ” Hey … ” She said , sitting up , brushing her fingers through her hair .

Her cheeks were painted a soft hue of pink , a pout on her plump , lush lips .

” Hey , feel better ?

” I asked , placing the bags on the bed .

She nodded as I bent down , kissing her lips .

A soft sigh escaped her and I moved back slowly , savouring the taste of her in my mouth , my lips tingling from where they touched hers .

shoulder as my T

smells great

.

She said , as we both began to take everything out ; egg and cheese muffins , bacon rasher sandwiches , pancakes , cinnamon rolls , buttered croissants , sugary donuts , brownies ,

We’re both fucking starved

, unwrapping a muffin for

” I know .

was the last time we ate ? ” She asked , biting into it

her , my gaze dipping to her

ago , give or

I said , our eyes connecting

between us was intense

me before she looked away , taking a

…

” She murmured , biting into

Hard is an understatement

you seen yourself ? ” I asked ,

her eyes softening ,

loved me

” You fucking are

Now stop it .

of yourself as any less

are beautiful , kind – hearted , and everything a

and pulling her into my

having been in my lap naked

said

tight as we continued

was over , her telling m e about

and I took it , watching her unwrap another muffin as

bond sizzled between us

said you and Damon rejected one

the bottle of orange juice and nodded

lie , when we were originally going

knew i It was

treat him the way

no point in stringing him along when I forgot everything when

was for the best , for all of

her shoulder

Thank you …

said

, but knowing she chose me … ” Nothing to thank me for

with me for

croissant.co ” Just the way I wanted it

I replied with a

don’t know what it was , but something had

barrier … ” Oh , my goddess , a sponge cake ! ” She said , unboxing the little treat I had picked up at

This one I’m

I smiled , amused

knew you wouldn’t

It’s all yours .

her scamper out of my lap a s she quickly flattened the box open and took the giant cupcake

she looked fucking sexy sitting there on her knees in my shirt

quickly grabbing

smiled like the little minx she

hand , she pulled her shirt between her thighs

her nipples were poking

the

out sensually , licking the tip of

, and I took a snap , feeling myself harden in

Fuck … ”

know how to tease