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 .

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

darkness surge around him once again

” Hey , hey , look at

,

” I’m ok .

his eyes darkening to a deep navy but I could feel his

my lips against his , kissing him deeply until I

hard in his

We are going to get

” I whispered .

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

sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes , I am

as

Then why I not invited ? ” She

what have I

Aunty Red’s

I sleep

stated

, come , you can- ”

Liam , who raised an

We can all sleep here , right Wiyam ?

it looked like he

? ” I looked at Azura , who

were glistening with tears that threatened to

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

with Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a wave and

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

wow , that’s

, listening to another story

Yes , and then

She carried on

asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and his hand that rested on my hip

I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y neck , his scent making

‘ Yeah , I have some stuff I need to catch up on , but

.

? ‘ He asked , his

if Azura wasn’t here , I would have pushed him

like

breathless even through

‘ Perfect .

reply came and I

I couldn’t wait .

sudden thought came back to me and m

made , her theory that Liam would have to

how did that work ? Something didnt feel right about it ,

It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty fifth birthday , and there was going to be a party

sign of Owen waking u p , but to my relief , there had been no more killings

wondered if I was just being

I didn’t believe

losing control , and it broke me to

he was harming himself to keep himself

baby ! ” I whimpered , watching him stab the dagger into his stomach right in front of me

gotten ready for the party when

now 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 the

killing

cupping his face and pressing my forehead

” I’m fine .

He said hoarsely

his colour over the last few days and I could see the constant pain he was in ,

his healing sealed away , he was

silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned

teal shirt , and I began wrapping it

You look beautiful

said

,

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

like the colour