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 .

… once I’m caught up with the work around- ” He grimaced , closing his

thumped , feeling the darkness surge around him once

” 1 ” Hey ,

I said , gripping his face

” I’m ok .

eyes darkening to a deep navy but I

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

hard in his

going to get through

” I whispered .

fight it … The door suddenly opened and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there in a fluffy

sleepover ?! ” ”

said , as Liam

not invited ?

what have I

Aunty Red’s voice

I sleep with

Azura stated firmly

can- ” ” Let her

glancing at Liam , who

sleep here , right Wiyam ? ” I cooed

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

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

were glistening with tears that threatened to fall should

bending down I held my arms open to her and she ran straight into

” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a

was how we spent the night , Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing

wow ,

, listening to another story

,

carried

saying earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat

, 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 clench

stuff I need to catch up on , but the day

.

small getaway ? ‘ He asked , his

I would have pushed him onto his

I like the idea

breathless

‘ Perfect .

reply came and I smiled

I couldn’t wait .

me and m y smile faded

in my made , her theory that Liam would have to give me up

work ? Something didnt feel right about it , I may not

finally the day of Uncle El’s forty

of Owen waking u p , but to my

was just being too paranoid and it

didn’t

, he was losing control , and it broke me

was harming himself to keep himself weak

him stab the dagger into his stomach right

had just gotten ready for the party when it had flared up again

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

You’re killing yourself

cupping his face and pressing

” I’m fine .

He said hoarsely

the last few days and I could see the constant pain he was in , well obviously when he kept stabbing himself to

, he was

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

teal shirt , and

You look

He said softly

him , fighting

see the love and admiration in his eyes as he looked me over , trying his best to act normal when I was breaking at the pain that

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