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 .

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

the darkness

Shit … ” ” 1 ” Hey , hey ,

I said ,

” I’m ok .

darkening to a deep navy but

kissing him deeply until I felt

was beating hard in his

We are going to get through

” I whispered .

The door suddenly opened and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing

a sleepover ?! ” ”

as Liam

not invited ? ” She asked

Baby , what have I told you

Red’s voice came

I sleep

stated

can- ” ” Let her , I don’t

, glancing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow

We can all sleep here , right Wiyam ? ” I

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

, who was staring at

glistening with tears that threatened to fall should I refuse

down I held my arms open to her and she ran

sleep with Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as

that was how we spent the night , Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging her unicorn

wow , that’s

said , listening

,

She carried

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

I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y neck , his scent making my mind fuzzy and my core

need

.

? ‘ He asked , his voice

would have pushed

I like

breathless even through

‘ Perfect .

came and I smiled

I couldn’t wait .

to me and m y

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

Something didnt feel right about it , I may not be smart but

finally the day of Uncle

but to my relief , there had been no more killings

just being too paranoid and

, I didn’t believe that

he was losing control , and it broke me

extent he was harming himself to keep himself weak – I

, watching him stab the dagger into

for the party when it had flared

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

killing

his face and pressing my

” I’m fine .

said

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

his healing sealed away , he

roll of bandages

shirt , and I began wrapping

look

He said

him , fighting back

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

the