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 .

was thinking … once I’m caught up with the work around- ” He

heart thumped , feeling the darkness surge around him once

… ” ” 1 ” Hey ,

said , gripping

” I’m ok .

eyes darkening to a deep navy but I could feel his struggle

deeply until I felt him calm down and finally kiss

heart was beating hard in his chest

are going to

” I whispered .

turned , moving apart to

”

, as

I not invited

what have I told you about knocking

Red’s voice came

I sleep

Azura stated firmly

baby , come , you can- ” ” Let her , I don’t

, who raised

We can all sleep here ,

like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised her own eyebrows

you sure … ? ” I looked at Azura ,

tears that threatened to fall should I refuse the little Chibi

I held my arms open to her

” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a wave and shut

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

Oh wow , that’s amazing

, listening to

,

carried on

So , what were you saying earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and his hand that rested

bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y neck , his scent

some stuff I need to catch up on , but the

.

a small getaway ? ‘ He

here , I would have pushed him onto his back and kissed

like the

breathless even through the mind

‘ Perfect .

reply came

I couldn’t wait .

sudden thought came back to me and m y

her theory that Liam would have to give me up … Was that the answer

, Damon and I had ended things so how did that work ? Something didnt feel right about it , I may not

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

p , but to my relief , there had

wondered if I was just being too paranoid

didn’t believe that though

was losing control , and it broke me to

fight to the extent he was harming himself to keep

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

just gotten ready for the party when it had

now kneeling on the floor in his bedroom , and I bit my lip watching him

killing

, cupping his face and pressing my forehead to

” I’m fine .

said

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

sealed away , he was badly injured

up , silently grabbed another roll of bandages and

teal shirt

look

said softly

, fighting back my emotions

the love and admiration in his eyes as he looked me over , trying his best to act normal when I was breaking at the pain that

like the colour