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 .

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

, feeling the darkness surge around him once

… ” ” 1 ” Hey , hey , look

I said , gripping his face

” I’m ok .

, looking up at me , his eyes darkening to a

lips against his , kissing him deeply until I felt

heart was beating hard in his chest

going to

” 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

a sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes

I said , as

Then why I not invited ? ” She asked

, what have I told you about knocking

Aunty Red’s voice

sleep with Waven

stated firmly

” ” Let

at Liam , who raised an eyebrow , looking

all sleep here , right Wiyam

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

I looked at Azura ,

were glistening with tears that threatened to fall

arms open to her and she ran straight into them , planting a

” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us

the night , Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging her unicorn as she told me

Oh wow , that’s

said , listening

Yes , and

carried

through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and his hand that rested on my

moment his lips touched m y

Yeah , I have some stuff I need to catch up on

.

a small getaway ? ‘

if Azura wasn’t here , I would have pushed him onto his

like the

breathless even through the

‘ Perfect .

His reply came and I

I couldn’t wait .

me and

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

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

selfless act from himself … What if that was the answer ? It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty fifth birthday , and there was going to be a

p , but

wondered if I was just being too paranoid

didn’t believe

control , and it broke me to see

harming himself

him stab the dagger into his stomach

party when it

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

You’re killing yourself

whispered , cupping his face and pressing my

” I’m fine .

He said

I could see the constant pain he was in , well obviously when he kept stabbing

healing sealed away , he was

up , silently grabbed another roll of bandages

up , removing his teal shirt , and I

look

He said softly

looked up at him , fighting back my emotions

looked me over , trying his best to act normal when I was breaking at the pain

the colour on you