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

heart thumped , feeling the darkness surge around

… ” ” 1 ” Hey , hey , look

, gripping

” I’m ok .

eyes darkening to a deep navy

his , kissing him deeply until I

heart was beating hard in his chest

are going to

” I whispered .

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

sleepover ?! ”

said , as Liam

why I not invited ? ” She

have I told you

Red’s

sleep with Waven

Azura stated firmly

can- ” ” Let her

at Liam , who raised an eyebrow

sleep here , right Wiyam ? ” I

the fact that it looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised her

looked at Azura , who

to fall should I refuse the little

, I’m sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open to her and she ran

” ” Great … ” ” Liam

under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging her unicorn

, that’s amazing

, listening to

, and then

carried on

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

you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his

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

.

a small getaway ? ‘ He

, I would have pushed him onto his back

like the idea

said , sounding breathless even through the mind link

‘ Perfect .

came and I smiled

I couldn’t wait .

to me and

Liam would have to give me up … Was

? Something didnt feel right about it , I may not be smart but deep

a selfless act from himself … What if that was the answer ? It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty fifth birthday , and there

u p , but

if I was just being too paranoid and it was Owen

didn’t

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

to the extent he was harming himself to keep himself weak – I hated it

whimpered , watching him stab the dagger into

ready for the party when it had flared up

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

killing

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 was in , well obviously when he kept stabbing himself to control

his healing sealed away ,

, silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned

his teal shirt , and I

You look

He said

at him , fighting back my emotions

in his eyes as he looked me over , trying his best to act normal when I was

I like the colour on