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

thumped , feeling the darkness surge around him once again

” Hey , hey

said , gripping

” I’m ok .

, his eyes darkening

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

was beating hard in his

We are going to get

” I whispered .

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

sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes

I said , as Liam

Then why I not invited ? ” She asked

have I told

Red’s voice

I sleep with Waven

Azura stated firmly

you can- ”

, glancing at Liam ,

here , right Wiyam ? ” I

looked like he was pouting , Aunty

Are you sure … ? ” I looked at Azura , who

glistening with tears that threatened to

arms open to her and she ran straight

with Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a wave and shut

night , Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging

, that’s

I said , listening

, and

She carried on

earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his

, I wanted to take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his

I have some stuff I need to catch up on , but the day after Dad’s birthday

.

? Have a small getaway ? ‘

here , I would have pushed him onto his back and kissed him hard

I like the idea

breathless

‘ Perfect .

His reply came and

I couldn’t wait .

to me and m y smile

Liam would have to give me up … Was that

didnt make sense , 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 I

if that was the answer ? It was finally the day of

u p , but to my relief , there had

just being too

didn’t believe

Liam , he was losing control , and it broke

was harming himself to keep himself weak – I hated

him stab the dagger into his stomach

gotten ready for the party when

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

You’re killing yourself

cupping his face and pressing my forehead to his

” I’m fine .

He said

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

,

another roll of bandages and

, removing his teal shirt , and I

look beautiful

said softly

at him , fighting

, trying his best to act normal when I was breaking at

like the