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 .

with the

thumped , feeling the darkness surge around him once again

” 1 ” Hey , hey

said , gripping his

” I’m ok .

said , looking up at me , his eyes darkening to

my lips against his , kissing him deeply until I felt him calm down and finally kiss me back slowly

heart was beating hard in

We are going to get through

” I whispered .

It was getting 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 standing there in a fluffy unicorn onesie with her hood up , holding a large unicorn plushie in

a sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes , I am

said , as Liam smiled

Then why I not invited ? ” She asked

I told you about knocking

Aunty Red’s voice came

I sleep with Waven

stated

” ” Let her , I

said , glancing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow , looking unhappy

can all sleep here , right

it looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised

Azura , who was staring

threatened to fall should I refuse the little

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

sleep with Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us

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

Oh wow , that’s

I said , listening to another

Yes , and

carried on

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

out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y neck ,

stuff I need to

.

? ‘ He asked , his voice husky and

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

like the

sounding breathless even through the mind link

‘ Perfect .

reply came and

I couldn’t wait .

me and m y smile faded

my made , her theory that Liam would have

so how did that work ? Something didnt feel right

day of

Owen waking u p , but to my relief , there had been

being too

I didn’t believe that

for Liam , he was losing control , and it

harming himself to keep

baby ! ” I whimpered , watching him stab the dagger into his

ready for the party

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

You’re killing yourself

his face and pressing

” I’m fine .

He said hoarsely

his colour over the last few days and I could see the constant pain

away , he was

silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned

stood up , removing his teal shirt , and I began wrapping it up

You look beautiful

said

, fighting back

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

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