Caged Between the beta & alpha

The entire journey home , Liam had been quiet .

His hand never left mine , but the storm inside of him , well , I could feel it .

M y heart hurt for him , I just … wanted us to b e happy .

I still believed we’d be ok , we’d b e able to do this , but it still terrified me .

” How are you feeling ? ” Aunty Red asked me .

It was night and we had just had dinner at the Alpha’s home .

I mean , I’d call it a small mansion really … the kitchen was huge yet cosy .

I had insisted on helping clean up .

” I’m ok , ” I said , smiling and flashing her a peace sign .

” Thank you for everything .

” ” Anytime .

” She replied with a smile .

” Heat is a bitch .

” I laughed .

” Oh , it definitely is .

” I agreed .

” Aunty … I know what Liam did brought back painful memories , but he really regrets it … ” She smiled sadly at me and came over , flicking my forehead lightly .

” Are you trying to speak in his defence ? ” She asked , amused .

” Maybe ? ” I said sheepishly .

” He made a mistake ,

but there were factors and he’s still working on redeeming himself .

I love him and I don’t want you to be upset with him .

” Did I sound too bossy ? I hope not … But she just smirked slightly .

” I’m glad you both finally got there … I swear it took you long enough ! ” She teased .

” Don’t worry , I’m ok and I know he’ll be ok too .

You better head to bed , it’s late .

” I nodded , dashed out of the kitchen and u p the steps I’d climbed countless times throughout my childhood ….

However , unlike back then , I didn’t stop at Kia’s room ; I walked right past to my mate’s room .

I opened it and saw him towel drying his hair .

He was shirtless and I almost drooled at how delicious he looked .

Water trickled down that muscular chest of his , down his chiselled abs and into the band of his sweatpants that hung low on his hips , showing off his perfectly groomed V ….

” Hey .

” I said , my stomach fluttering as I shut the door behind me .

” Hey … ” He said , tossing the towel into the washing hamper .

My core ached and I knew , deep down , I wanted him completely .

I had told him earlier that I just hoped he would lead the way now …

He pulled me closer , his hands closing around my waist .

… once I’m caught up with the work around- ” He grimaced , closing his

feeling the darkness surge around

Hey , hey , look

, gripping his face

” I’m ok .

, his eyes darkening to a deep navy

I felt

was beating hard in

We are going to get through

” I whispered .

how ? It was getting stronger and I know he was trying his best to fight it … The door suddenly opened and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there in a fluffy unicorn onesie with her hood

are you having a sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes ,

I said , as Liam smiled

I not invited ? ” She asked

what have I told

Red’s voice came

I sleep with Waven

stated

you can- ” ” Let

, glancing at Liam , who raised

can all sleep here , right Wiyam ?

nodded , despite the fact that it looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised her own eyebrows

, who was staring at me with those large blue

that threatened to fall should I refuse the

sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open to her and she ran straight into them

Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a wave and shut the door

my head , my back to his chest ,

wow , that’s amazing

, listening

Yes , and then

She carried

” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and his hand

I wanted to take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y

I need to catch up on ,

.

? Have a small getaway ? ‘ He asked , his voice husky and

would have pushed him onto his

I like the idea

, sounding breathless even through

‘ Perfect .

came and I

I couldn’t wait .

me and m y smile

my made , her theory that Liam would have to give me up …

so how did that work ? Something didnt feel right about it , I may not be smart but deep down I

? It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty fifth birthday , and there was going to be a

was still no sign of Owen waking u p , but to my relief

if I was just being

, I didn’t believe that

, he was losing control , and it broke me to see that

to the extent he was harming himself to

, watching him stab the dagger into his stomach

for the party

his bedroom , and I bit my lip watching him yank the knife from his already bandaged abdomen , the blood spreading on the white

killing yourself

face and pressing

” I’m fine .

He said hoarsely

see the constant pain he was in , well obviously

away , he

silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned to his side

up , removing his teal shirt , and I began

You look

said

at him , fighting

could see the love and admiration in his eyes as he looked me over , trying his best to act normal when I

the colour on