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 .

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

darkness surge around him

” 1 ” Hey , hey

I said , gripping his face

” I’m ok .

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

him deeply until I felt him calm down and finally

heart was beating hard in

are going to get through this

” I whispered .

getting stronger and I know he was trying his best to fight it … The door suddenly opened and we both turned , moving apart

?! ” ” Umm , yes

, as

Then why I not invited ?

, what have I told you about

Aunty Red’s voice came

I sleep with

Azura stated firmly

, you can- ” ”

Liam , who raised an

here , right

, despite the fact that it looked like he was pouting , Aunty

? ” I looked at Azura , who was staring at me with those large blue doe eyes

to fall should I refuse

course , I’m sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open to

” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a wave and shut the door

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

Oh wow , that’s amazing

listening to

, and then

She carried

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

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

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

.

I ? Have a small getaway ? ‘ He asked

wasn’t here , I would have pushed

like the idea

said , sounding breathless

‘ Perfect .

His reply came and

I couldn’t wait .

me and m y smile

theory that Liam would have to give me

Something didnt feel right

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

was still no sign of Owen waking u p , but to my relief , there had been

just being too paranoid and it was

, I didn’t believe that

Liam , he was losing control , and it broke me

harming himself to keep himself weak – I hated

whimpered , watching him stab the dagger into his

for the party when it had flared

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

You’re killing

I whispered , cupping his face and pressing my forehead to

” I’m fine .

He said

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

his healing sealed away , he was badly injured

, silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned to his side

shirt , and I

look beautiful

said softly

up at him , fighting

, trying his best to act normal when I

like the colour on you