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 .

thinking … once I’m caught up with the work around- ”

, feeling the darkness surge

Hey , hey , look at me

, gripping his

” I’m ok .

He said , looking up at me , his eyes darkening to a deep navy but I could feel his

against his , kissing him deeply until I felt

beating hard in

are going to get through this

” I whispered .

turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there in a fluffy

you having a sleepover ?! ”

I said , as Liam smiled slightly

invited ? ” She asked

what have I told you about knocking

Red’s

I sleep with Waven

Azura stated firmly

, come , you can- ”

glancing at Liam ,

here , right Wiyam ? ”

the fact that it looked like he was pouting , Aunty

sure … ? ” I looked at Azura , who was staring at me with those

threatened to fall should

Of course , I’m sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open to her

! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty

the night , Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging her unicorn as she

wow ,

said , listening to another story

, and

She carried

what were you saying earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me

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

have some stuff I need to catch up on , but

.

getaway ? ‘ He asked

, I would have

like

breathless even

‘ Perfect .

His reply came and I

I couldn’t wait .

thought came back to me and m y smile faded

that Liam would have to give me up … Was

, Damon and I had ended things so how did that work ? Something didnt feel right about

selfless act 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

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

if I was just being

, I didn’t

control , and

to the extent he was harming himself to

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

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

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

You’re killing yourself

his face and pressing my forehead to

” I’m fine .

He said hoarsely

see the constant pain he was in , well obviously

,

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

teal shirt , and I began wrapping it up

look beautiful

He said

up at him , fighting

looked me over , trying his best to act

I like the colour on you