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 .

the work around- ” He grimaced , closing his eyes and

thumped , feeling the darkness surge around him once

… ” ” 1 ” Hey , hey ,

I said , gripping

” I’m ok .

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

until I felt him calm down and finally kiss me back slowly

was beating hard in

to get through this

” I whispered .

The door suddenly opened and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there in a fluffy unicorn onesie with her hood up , holding a large unicorn plushie in her

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

I said , as Liam smiled slightly

not invited ? ” She asked

Baby , what have I

Red’s

I sleep with

Azura stated firmly

, you can- ” ”

said , glancing at Liam , who raised an

We can all sleep here , right

nodded , despite the fact that it looked like he

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

with tears that threatened to fall should I refuse the little

I’m sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open to

Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red

to his chest , and me

wow ,

, listening

Yes , and

She carried on

link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and his

bit my lip the moment his lips

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

.

‘ He asked , his

Azura wasn’t here , I would have pushed

I like the

breathless even through the mind link

‘ Perfect .

His reply came and

I couldn’t wait .

back to me and

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

work ? Something didnt feel right about it , I may not be smart but

if 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

u p , but to my relief , there

if I was just being too paranoid and it

I didn’t

for Liam , he was losing control , and it broke me to

he was harming himself

, watching him stab

party when it had

in his bedroom , and I bit my lip watching him yank the knife from his already bandaged

killing yourself

whispered , cupping his face and pressing

” I’m fine .

He said

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

his healing sealed away , he

another roll of bandages and

removing his teal shirt ,

look

said

looked up at him , fighting back my emotions

he looked me over , trying his best to act normal when I was breaking at

I like the colour on you