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

the darkness surge around him

” Hey , hey , look at me

said , gripping

” I’m ok .

said , looking up at me , his eyes darkening to

against his , kissing him deeply until I felt him calm down

was beating hard

are going to get through this

” I whispered .

… 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

Waven , are you having a sleepover ?! ”

said , as

I not invited ?

, what have I told

Red’s

I sleep with

stated firmly

, come , you can- ” ” Let her

glancing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow

We can all sleep here , right Wiyam

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

, who was staring at me with those large blue doe

with tears that threatened to fall should

arms open to her and she ran

” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red

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

wow , that’s

, listening to another

, and

carried on

what were you saying earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and his hand that rested on

moment his lips touched m y neck , his scent making

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

.

getaway ? ‘ He

wasn’t here , I would have pushed him onto his back and kissed him hard

I like the

I said , sounding breathless even through the mind link

‘ Perfect .

reply came and

I couldn’t wait .

back to me and m y

echoed in my made , her theory that Liam would have to

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

a selfless act from himself … What if that was the answer ? It was finally the day of

but to my relief , there had been no more

if I was just being too paranoid

, I didn’t believe that though

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

fight to the extent he was harming himself to keep himself weak – I

watching him stab the dagger into his stomach right

had just gotten ready for the party when it had flared up again

watching him yank the knife from his already bandaged abdomen , the blood spreading on the white bandages

killing

face and pressing my forehead to his

” I’m fine .

said

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

, he was

, silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned

his teal shirt , and I began wrapping

You look

He said

at him , fighting back

in his eyes as he looked me over , trying

I like the colour on you