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 .

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

, feeling the darkness surge around him once

” ” 1 ” Hey , hey , look at

I said , gripping

” I’m ok .

at me , his eyes darkening to a deep

lips against his , kissing him deeply until I felt him calm down

hard in his chest

We are going to get through this

” I whispered .

turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there in a fluffy unicorn onesie with her hood up ,

, are you having a sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes , I am

said , as Liam smiled

invited ? ”

have I told you about knocking

Aunty Red’s

I sleep with Waven

stated firmly

can- ” ” Let her , I don’t mind

glancing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow , looking

can all sleep here , right Wiyam ? ” I

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

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

with tears that threatened to fall should I refuse

bending down I held my arms open to

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

head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging her unicorn as she

, that’s amazing

listening to another

, and

She carried on

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

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

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

.

I ? Have a small getaway ? ‘ He asked , his voice husky and

knew if Azura wasn’t here , I would have pushed him onto his back and kissed him

I like the idea

I said , sounding breathless even

‘ Perfect .

reply came and

I couldn’t wait .

me

, her theory that Liam would have to give

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

that was the answer ? It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty fifth birthday ,

p , but to my relief , there had been no more killings

being

I didn’t believe that

losing control , and it broke me to

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

watching him stab the dagger into his

had just gotten ready for the party when it had flared

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

You’re killing

face and pressing my forehead

” I’m fine .

He said

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

, he was badly injured

up , silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned to

stood up , removing his teal shirt ,

look

said softly

, fighting back my

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

I like the colour on you