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 around- ” He grimaced ,

feeling the darkness surge

” ” 1 ” Hey , hey , look

I said , gripping his face

” I’m ok .

darkening to a deep navy

his , kissing him deeply until I felt him calm down and finally kiss

hard in

We are going to

” I whispered .

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 , holding a

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

as

I not invited ? ” She asked unhappily

I told

Red’s voice

sleep with Waven

Azura stated

, come , you can- ” ” Let her ,

Liam ,

sleep here , right Wiyam ? ”

he was pouting ,

at Azura , who was staring at me with those

that threatened to fall should I refuse the

open to her and she ran straight

sleep with Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a

Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura ,

, that’s amazing

I said , listening to another story

Yes ,

She carried on

saying earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of

take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y

I need to catch up on , but the

.

‘ He asked , his voice husky and seductive

would have pushed him onto his back and

I like the

breathless even

‘ Perfect .

His reply came and I

I couldn’t wait .

me

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

ended things so how did that work ? Something didnt feel right about

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

but to my relief , there

wondered if I was just being too paranoid and it

I didn’t believe that

, he was losing control , and it broke

extent he was harming himself to keep himself weak – I hated

him stab the dagger into his stomach right in front of me

gotten ready for the party when it had flared

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 spreading on the

You’re killing yourself

, cupping his face and pressing my forehead to

” I’m fine .

said hoarsely

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

, he was badly

another roll of bandages and returned to his

his teal shirt , and I

You look

said

, fighting back my emotions

me over , trying his best to act

like the colour on