Caged Between the beta & alpha

Raven didn’t say a word .

Her anger and pain were clear in her eyes .

She had clenched her fists and stormed out .

I had called after her , but she simply shook her head not saying anything .

Even when I had pulled her into my arms and apologised , she simply stayed stiff , a single tear escaping her eye .

That hurt … but it was the truth , I was fucking scared .

We had walked to the packhouse in silence but I held her hand tightly .

‘ Raven ..

‘ She didn’t reply , simply holding my hand tighter .

The hall was decorated in a rustic theme .

The wooden tables were bare , with just a black runner down the middle .

There were bottles of whiskey , ice and drinks lining the table .

It’s definitely not a party for kids in here … The double doors that led to the garden were wide open .

The garden was decorated as well , and I could hear the music was louder out there .

” So , food’s in here , dancing and drinking are outside .

”

Taylor said , walking over , a bottle in hand and Zack by his side .

” Easy on the drinks , we just got here .

” Zack said , looking down at him with love clear in his eyes , despite the arrogant look on his face .

” Don’t worry , I’ll be fine .

Damn girl , you look good .

” Taylor said , smiling at Raven a s she slowly let go of my hand and he hugged her tight .

” You ok ? ” I watched them , seeing the concern in Taylor’s eyes for her .

Even when she gave that dazzling smile and nodded , I knew she wasn’t … ” Hey , guys … ” Damon said , coming over .

H e was dressed similarly to me in black pants with a button – down shirt .

” Hi .

” I said , as he turned to Raven .

” Hey ! ” She said , giving him a smile before hugging him .

I watched them as he hugged her back and looked away , giving them a moment .

The sacrifice they made for me isn’t something I’d forget and as much as I wanted to keep her in my arms , I couldn’t be more selfish with her than I already have been .

are you feeling ? ” Damon asked

” Perfect .

She said

probably knew she had gone into heat as both

us , lowering her head to me before she walked out

are going to be like the old folks and stay inside , shall we head outside ? ” Zack

Oi ! Who you calling old , pup ?! ” One

want to try us ? We may be old but we can

Another called out

able ! ” His mate said , blushing as the other old she – wolves all

young at

as Zack raised his

” You deserved that , babe

Taylor said as they led the way out , Damon following them

turned to Raven , who looked at me

breath – taking

little different than her usual colour , but she suited it

her curves , emphasising that tiny waist and cleavage before draping

her eyes flashed and her heart raced as she cupped

‘ She didn’t reply , simply

dancing between us , yet beyond them , I felt

to hear them a s Raven wrapped

her once again

like the silent treatment

! ” ” That’s our Luna ! ” ” I see Scarlett

just hope she’s not

were insinuating , the birth of Azura … ”

but I was

, about to speak , m y eyes flashing when

I’ll handle it , go

quietly ,

made it clear it was never to be talked about I just wish people

said , pushing two glasses into mine

good

I said giving her a hug

” Thanks .

small twirl in her cerulean dress that matched Dad’s eyes

Where’s Elijah gone

” Raven said , her attention going to the small kids area that was all decked out with balloons , a bouncy castle ,

? ” ” I don’t think anyone is going

hurried over

She sure loves kids

, raising an eyebrow , a little

I’m not complaining

as Dad stepped out and she wrapped her arms around his neck

realise what she

Pups …

Raven , watching as she pulled faces , teasing the boys and complimenting

felt a pang of pain inside

long enough to see that moment … I swallowed hard ; I wouldn’t let this darkness get the better of me …

as he stepped into the garden , phone i n hand

“

” Mom said playing with Dad’s shirt

Dad got a little too distracted checking Mom out