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 .

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

the darkness surge around him once again

” ” 1 ” Hey , hey , look

, gripping his

” I’m ok .

, his eyes darkening to a

, kissing him deeply until I felt him calm down and finally kiss

was beating hard in his chest

We are going to

” I whispered .

and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there in a fluffy unicorn onesie with her hood up ,

?! ” ” Umm , yes ,

said , as Liam smiled

not invited ? ”

Baby , what have I told you

Aunty Red’s voice

sleep

Azura stated firmly

baby , come , you can- ” ” Let her , I

Liam , who raised an eyebrow , looking

sleep here ,

looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised her own

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

that threatened to fall

down I held my arms open to her and she ran straight into them , planting a big kiss on my cheek

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

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

wow , that’s amazing

, listening

Yes , and then

carried on

So , what were you saying earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me ,

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

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

.

small getaway ? ‘ He asked , his voice husky and

here , I would have pushed him onto his back and

I like

breathless

‘ Perfect .

His reply came

I couldn’t wait .

thought came back to me and m y smile faded away

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

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

It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty fifth birthday ,

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

being too paranoid and it

, I didn’t

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

the extent he was harming himself to keep himself weak

, watching him stab the dagger into his stomach right in front of

the party when it

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

You’re killing yourself

I whispered , cupping his face and pressing

” I’m fine .

said hoarsely

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

sealed away , he was

stood up , silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned to

, removing his teal shirt , and

You look beautiful

said

him , fighting back my emotions

looked me over , trying his best to act normal

I like the colour on you