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 .

… once I’m caught up with the work around- ” He grimaced , closing his eyes and stepping

thumped , feeling the darkness surge around him once

” 1 ” Hey , hey , look

I said , gripping his

” I’m ok .

his eyes darkening to a deep navy but I could

pressed my lips against his , kissing him deeply until I felt him calm

heart was beating hard in his chest

are going to get through this

” I whispered .

was getting stronger and 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 , holding a large unicorn

you having a sleepover ?! ” ”

said , as Liam smiled slightly

why I not invited ? ” She

what have I

Aunty Red’s voice came

I sleep

stated firmly

baby , come , you can- ” ” Let her

glancing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow ,

here , right Wiyam ? ”

nodded , despite the fact that it looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised her own

, who was staring at me with those large blue doe eyes

with tears that threatened to fall should I refuse the

held my arms open to her and she ran straight into them ,

… ” ” Liam said

that was how we spent the night , Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest

, that’s amazing

, listening to another story

Yes ,

She carried on

Liam through the link , very aware of

I was saying , I wanted to take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m

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

.

a small getaway ? ‘ He asked ,

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

like the idea

said , sounding breathless even through the mind

‘ Perfect .

reply came and I smiled

I couldn’t wait .

back to me and m y smile faded away

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

sense , Damon and I had 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

selfless act from himself … What if that was the answer ? It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty fifth birthday , and there was

Owen waking u p , but to my relief , there had been no more

was just being

didn’t

, and it broke me to see that

him fight to the extent he was harming himself to keep

” I whimpered , watching him stab the dagger into his stomach right in front of

party when it had

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

killing

face and pressing my forehead to

” I’m fine .

said hoarsely

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

his healing sealed away ,

grabbed another roll of bandages and returned to his side

stood up , removing his teal shirt , and

You look

said

at him ,

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

the