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 .

So … I was thinking … once I’m caught up with the work around- ” He grimaced

, feeling the darkness surge

” Hey , hey , look

, gripping

” I’m ok .

his eyes darkening to a deep

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

was beating hard

to get through this

” I whispered .

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 hand

a sleepover ?! ” ” Umm

, as

I not invited ? ” She asked

what have I told you about

Aunty Red’s voice

sleep

stated firmly

come , you can- ” ”

at Liam ,

We can all sleep here ,

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

… ? ” I looked at Azura , who was staring at me with those large blue doe

glistening with tears that threatened to fall

course , I’m sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open

” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a

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 ,

listening

Yes , and then

carried

through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and

saying , I wanted to take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y neck , his scent making my mind fuzzy and my core

have some stuff I need to catch up on

.

‘ He asked , his voice husky

have pushed him

like

sounding breathless even through the

‘ Perfect .

reply came

I couldn’t wait .

thought came back to me and m y

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

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 don’t think that

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

no sign of Owen waking u p , but to my relief , there had been no

if I was just being too paranoid and it

, I didn’t believe that though

, he was losing control , and it

himself to keep himself weak – I

whimpered , watching him stab the dagger into his

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

I bit my lip watching him yank the knife from his already bandaged abdomen , the blood

You’re killing

whispered , cupping his face and pressing

” I’m fine .

He said hoarsely

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

away , he was

grabbed another roll of bandages

removing his teal shirt ,

You look beautiful

He said

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

the