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 eyes and stepping

, feeling the darkness surge around him once again

Shit … ” ” 1 ” Hey , hey ,

I said ,

” I’m ok .

said , looking up at me , his eyes darkening to a deep navy

kissing him deeply until I felt him

beating hard in his chest

to get

” I whispered .

suddenly opened and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there

, are you having a sleepover ?! ” ”

as Liam smiled

why I not invited ? ”

have I told you about

Red’s voice came

sleep with Waven

stated firmly

, come , you can- ” ” Let

glancing at Liam ,

can all sleep here , right Wiyam ? ”

he was pouting ,

at Azura , who was staring

threatened to fall should I refuse the little

said , bending down I held my arms open to her and she ran straight into them , planting a big kiss on

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

back to his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging her unicorn as she told me endless stories

Oh wow ,

listening to

, and then

carried

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

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

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

.

and I ? Have a small getaway ? ‘

, I would have pushed him onto his back and

like

, sounding breathless even through the

‘ Perfect .

reply came and I

I couldn’t wait .

me and m

made , her theory that Liam would

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

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

but to my relief , there had been no more

I was just being too paranoid and it

, I didn’t believe that though

was losing control , and it

to the extent he was harming himself to keep himself weak

baby ! ” I whimpered , watching him stab the dagger

ready for the party when it had flared up again

were 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

You’re killing yourself

face and pressing my forehead to his

” I’m fine .

He said hoarsely

the constant pain he was in , well obviously when he kept stabbing himself to

away ,

up , silently grabbed another roll of bandages and

teal shirt , and I began wrapping it

You look

said softly

looked up at him , fighting

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

the colour on