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 grimaced ,

, feeling the darkness surge around

” ” 1 ” Hey ,

, gripping his

” I’m ok .

me , his eyes darkening to a deep navy but

I felt

hard in his

to get through this

” I whispered .

was trying his best to fight it … The door suddenly opened and we both turned , moving apart

having a sleepover ?! ”

said , as Liam smiled slightly

Then why I not invited

I told

Red’s voice

I sleep with

Azura stated firmly

you can- ” ” Let her

Liam , who raised

can all sleep here , right Wiyam ? ” I

it looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red

you sure … ? ” I looked at Azura , who was staring at

were glistening with tears that 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

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

his chest , and me facing Azura , who

, that’s amazing

I said , listening to another

, and

carried

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

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

I need to catch up on ,

.

a small getaway ? ‘

Azura wasn’t here , I would have pushed

like the idea

breathless even through the mind

‘ Perfect .

came

I couldn’t wait .

came back to me and m y smile faded

theory that Liam would have

ended things so how did that work ? Something didnt feel right about it

It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty

no sign of Owen waking u p , but to my

was just being too paranoid and it was

I didn’t believe that though

, and it broke me

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

! ” I whimpered , watching him stab

the party

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

killing yourself

face and pressing

” I’m fine .

said hoarsely

the constant pain he was in , well obviously when

his healing sealed away , he

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

up , removing his teal shirt , and I began

You look beautiful

He said

up at him , fighting back

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

like the