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-

feeling the darkness surge around him once again

1 ” Hey , hey , look at me

said ,

” I’m ok .

He said , looking up at me , his eyes darkening

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

was beating hard in his chest

are going to

” I whispered .

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

you having a sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes , I am Zuzu

said , as Liam smiled

invited

I told

Red’s voice

sleep with Waven

stated firmly

No baby , come , you can- ” ” Let her

I said , glancing at Liam , who raised

can all sleep here , right Wiyam ? ” I

looked like he

, who was

that threatened to fall should I

Of course , I’m sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open to her and she ran straight into them , planting a big kiss on my cheek

Yay ! I sleep with Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam

his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging her unicorn as she told me

wow , that’s

I said , listening to another story

, and then

She carried on

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

was saying , I wanted to take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y

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

.

small getaway ? ‘ He asked , his

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

I like the

I said , sounding breathless even through the mind link

‘ Perfect .

came

I couldn’t wait .

to me and m y smile faded away

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

Something didnt feel right about it , I may not be smart but deep down I don’t think

from himself … What if that was the answer ? It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty fifth birthday , and there was going to be a party in the packhouse

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

I was just being too paranoid and it was

didn’t believe that

for Liam , he was losing control , and it broke

extent he was harming himself to keep himself

! ” I whimpered , watching him stab

gotten ready for the party when it had flared

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

killing yourself

cupping his face and pressing my forehead to

” I’m fine .

He said hoarsely

over the last few days and I could see the constant pain he

sealed away , he was badly injured

silently grabbed another roll

teal shirt , and I began wrapping it up

look beautiful

said softly

him , fighting back my

me over , trying his

I like the colour on you