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 .

caught up with the work around- ”

feeling the darkness surge around him

Shit … ” ” 1 ” Hey , hey , look at me

said , gripping his

” I’m ok .

said , looking up at me , his eyes darkening

until I felt him calm down

was beating hard in his

We are going to

” I whispered .

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 ,

you having a sleepover ?! ” ”

I said , as Liam smiled

invited ? ” She asked

, what have I told you about knocking

Red’s voice

I sleep with Waven

Azura stated

can- ” ” Let her

I said , glancing at Liam , who raised an

all sleep here , right Wiyam ? ”

the fact that it looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised

Azura , who was staring at me with those large blue

glistening with tears that threatened to fall should I refuse the little Chibi

I’m sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open to her and she ran straight into them , planting a big kiss on my cheek

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

Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging her unicorn as she told me endless stories

wow , that’s

said , listening to another story

Yes , and then

carried on

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

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

? ‘ ‘ Yeah , I have some stuff I need to catch up

.

and I ? Have a small getaway ? ‘

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

I like

, sounding breathless even through the mind link

‘ Perfect .

reply came

I couldn’t wait .

back to me and m y smile faded

her theory that Liam would

ended things so how did that work ? Something didnt feel right about it , I may not be smart but deep down I don’t think that was

… What if that was the answer ? It was finally the day of Uncle

waking u p , but to

was just being too paranoid and

, I didn’t believe that

he was losing control , and it broke me to

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

him stab the dagger into his stomach

party when it had flared up again

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

killing yourself

face and pressing my forehead to

” I’m fine .

He said hoarsely

over the last few days and I could see the constant pain he was

healing sealed away ,

, silently grabbed another roll of

up , removing his teal shirt , and I began

You look

said

, fighting back my

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

the colour