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

thumped , feeling the darkness surge around

Hey ,

said , gripping his

” I’m ok .

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

I felt him calm down and

beating hard in his chest

are going to get through

” I whispered .

I know he was trying his 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 her hood up ,

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

as

not invited ? ”

Baby , what have I told you about

Aunty Red’s voice

sleep

Azura stated

baby , come , you can- ” ” Let her ,

I said , glancing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow , looking

here , right Wiyam ?

like he was pouting

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

threatened to fall should I refuse

said , bending down I held my arms open to her and she ran

Yay ! I sleep with Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red

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

Oh wow , that’s

I said , listening

Yes , and then

carried on

” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and his hand that rested on my hip

, I wanted to take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment

need to catch up on , but the day after Dad’s birthday

.

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

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

like the idea

sounding breathless even through

‘ Perfect .

reply came and I smiled

I couldn’t wait .

to me and

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

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

? It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty fifth birthday , and there

Owen waking u p , but to

wondered if I was just being too paranoid and it was

, I didn’t believe

was losing control , and it broke me to

the extent he was harming himself to

, watching him stab

just gotten ready for the party when it

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

killing

his face and pressing my forehead to

” I’m fine .

said

and I could see the constant pain he was in ,

his healing sealed away , he was badly injured

roll of

his teal shirt , and I began

look beautiful

said softly

him , fighting

over , trying his best to act normal when I was breaking at the pain that he was

I like the colour on you