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 .

gaze going to her shoulder as my T

This smells

.

pancakes , cinnamon rolls , buttered croissants , sugary donuts , brownies

both fucking

I said , unwrapping a

” I know .

was the last time we ate ? ” She asked ,

gaze dipping to her gorgeous lips

ago

I said , our eyes connecting

sexual tension between us was

me before she looked away

for everything … I know it was probably

, especially when I was begging … ” She murmured , biting into the muffin once

is an understatement , love

? ” I asked

, her eyes softening , and she smiled

that you loved me for

” You fucking are

Now stop it .

of yourself

– hearted , and everything a man could ever hope for

said , reaching over and pulling her into my

lap naked many times over the

She said , caressing my

hugged her tight as

heat was over , her telling m e about her and Damon’s rejection

held the last bite of her muffin to my lips and I took it , watching her unwrap another muffin as I bit

the bond

You said you and Damon rejected

from opening the bottle of orange juice and nodded

I won’t lie , when we were originally going to reject one another , it was emotional and

, I knew i It was

could never treat him the

when I forgot everything when I’m around

for the best , for all

I kissed her shoulder softly

you

I said

I had been a jerk about it , but knowing she chose me … ” Nothing to thank me for

with me for

a croissant.co ”

replied with a smile

know what it was , but something had changed between us

, my goddess , a sponge cake ! ” She said , unboxing the little treat I had picked up at the bakery that had just been opening

This one I’m not sharing

I smiled

I knew

It’s all yours .

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

sexy sitting there on her knees

, quickly grabbing

minx she was and

pulled her shirt between her thighs , making it strain against her

noticing her nipples

smiled coquettishly , raising the cupcake

her tongue out sensually , licking the tip

looking straight at me , and I took a snap , feeling myself harden in my pants

Fuck … ”

how to tease