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 .

up with the work around- ” He grimaced , closing his eyes and stepping

feeling the darkness surge around him once

1 ” Hey ,

said , gripping his face

” I’m ok .

, his eyes darkening to a deep navy but I could feel his struggle

him deeply until I felt him calm down and finally kiss me back slowly

beating hard in

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 up , holding a large unicorn plushie in her

a sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes , I am Zuzu

said , as

why I not invited ? ” She

what have I

Red’s voice

I sleep with Waven

stated firmly

you can- ” ” Let her

I said , glancing at Liam , who

We can all sleep here , right

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

, who was staring at me with those large

with tears that threatened to fall should I

arms open to

” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a wave

head , my back to his chest , and me facing

, that’s

said , listening

, and

She carried

saying earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very

lip the moment his lips touched m y neck , his

some stuff I need to catch up on , but the day

.

a small getaway ? ‘ He asked , his voice husky

here , I would have pushed

like the idea

said , sounding breathless even through

‘ Perfect .

His reply came and

I couldn’t wait .

back to me and m

Liam would have to give me up … Was that the

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

answer ? It was finally the day of

but to my relief , there had been no

being

I didn’t believe that though

he was losing control , and it broke me

harming himself to

whimpered , watching him stab the dagger into his stomach right in

just gotten ready for the party when it had

now kneeling on the floor in his bedroom , and I bit my lip watching him yank the knife from his already bandaged abdomen ,

You’re killing

face and pressing my forehead to

” I’m fine .

He said

his colour over the last few days and I could see the constant pain he was in , well

healing sealed away , he was

, silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned

up , removing his teal shirt , and I began

You look beautiful

He said

up at him , fighting back my emotions

the love and admiration in his eyes as he looked me over , trying his best to act normal when I was breaking at the pain

like the colour