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 .

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

, feeling the darkness surge

” 1 ” Hey , hey ,

said , gripping

” I’m ok .

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

lips against his , kissing him deeply until I felt him calm down and finally kiss me back

heart was beating hard in

going to

” I whispered .

best to fight it … The door suddenly opened and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there in a fluffy unicorn onesie with

” ” Umm , yes ,

as Liam

I not invited ? ” She

, what have I told you

Aunty Red’s voice came

I sleep with Waven

stated firmly

” ” Let her , I don’t mind

, glancing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow , looking unhappy

can all sleep here , right Wiyam ? ”

looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised her

Are you sure … ? ” I looked at Azura , who was staring at me

tears that threatened to fall should

I held my arms open to her and

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

how we spent the night , Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura

Oh wow ,

said , listening to

, and then

She carried on

, very aware of his body heat behind me , and his hand that rested on

lip the moment his lips touched m y neck , his scent

have some stuff I need to catch up on , but the day after Dad’s

.

getaway ? ‘ He asked , his voice husky and seductive

Azura wasn’t here , I would have pushed him onto his

I like

breathless even through

‘ Perfect .

came

I couldn’t wait .

back to me and m y

words echoed in my made , her theory that Liam would have to

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

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

waking u p , but to my relief ,

wondered if I was just being too paranoid

I didn’t believe that though

Liam , he was losing control , and it broke

he was harming himself to keep

I whimpered , watching him stab the

ready for the party when

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

You’re killing yourself

face and pressing my forehead

” I’m fine .

He said

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

healing sealed away , he

grabbed another roll

his teal shirt , and

You look

said softly

, fighting

his eyes as he looked me over , trying his best to

like the colour on