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

heart thumped , feeling the darkness surge around him once

… ” ” 1 ” Hey

, gripping his

” I’m ok .

, his eyes darkening to a deep navy but I could

deeply until I felt him calm

heart was beating hard in his chest

We are going to get through this

” I whispered .

and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing

sleepover ?! ” ” Umm ,

, as Liam

invited

what have I told

Aunty Red’s voice came

sleep with Waven

stated firmly

come , you can- ” ” Let

said , glancing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow ,

We can all sleep here ,

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

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

threatened to fall should

down I held my arms open to her and she

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

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

,

said , listening

Yes ,

She carried on

earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and his hand that

I was saying , I wanted to take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y neck , his scent making my mind fuzzy

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

.

Have a small getaway ? ‘ He

, I would have pushed

I like the idea

breathless even through the mind

‘ Perfect .

reply came and I smiled

I couldn’t wait .

back to me and m y smile faded away

words echoed in my made , her theory that Liam would have to give me up … Was that

? Something didnt feel right about it , I may not be smart but deep down I don’t think that was

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

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

if I was just being too paranoid and it

, I didn’t believe that though

was losing control , and it broke me

to the extent he was harming himself to keep himself weak –

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

party when it had flared up

floor in his bedroom , and I bit my lip watching him yank the

You’re killing

I whispered , cupping his face and pressing

” I’m fine .

He said hoarsely

lost his colour over the last few days and I could see the constant pain

sealed away , he

up , silently grabbed another roll of

his teal shirt , and I

You look

He said softly

up at him , fighting back my

and admiration in his eyes as he looked me over , trying

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