Caged Between the beta & alpha

Bright light , that’s all I could see .

I couldn’t hear or feel anything … I opened my eyes and looking around , there was nothing but light .

It was dazzling , yet it didn’t hurt the eyes .

I was no longer in pain … I sat up slowly .

Where am I ? ” You are nowhere , just in – between life and death .

” A majestic voice came .

It was strong and beautiful , but it didn’t sound human .

A soft laugh filled the air and I realised something was forming in front of me .

A glowing outline of a tall woman with long hair … I had to look away .

Looking at her directly made the eyes sting due to the intensity of the light .

I didn’t need her to introduce herself to know who that was .

I lowered my head to her , not sure how to feel .

” ” Goddess … ”

” Indeed , my child .

” I could tell from her voice that she was smiling .

” I am proud of you ; you sacrificed your life for your brother .

” I frowned , everything returning to me .

” I don’t think he sees me as a brother anymore … I lost that right long ago .

” I said quietly .

She held her glowing hand out , her flowing white dress swaying in a non existent breeze .

I took it hesitantly , feeling a cooling smoothness wash over m e .

” It is in your blood to want your mate for yourself .

You are still brothers .

You are one pack , one family .

” She said , as I stood up , letting go of her hand .

That’s true , we are … ” To err is part of life … You broke the centuries – old curse , child ; one I knew you could .

Surprise rushed through me , and although I couldn’t hear it , my heart was thumping in my chest .

” The curse is broken ? ” ” You gave the gift of life , selflessly sacrificing your own for someone else , someone who has caused you great inner conflict .

You cast aside your bitterness and fought this darkness … ” ”

I stayed silent , remembering the curse and prophecy .

She laughed softly .

… His curse was strong , I knew I would need someone

have waited centuries for the

, powerful

none as compassionate as you

lead , it is their soulmates who are usually the

evade the curse

, he came to me … I couldn’t simply bend the rules , us gods have rules and regulations too after all … To break the curse ; yours and the blessed wolf’s

you , the ultimate test to either break the curse or end the Deimos line

upon you before you even left

taking it in

” I asked , trying to make sense of what she had

you are the Deimos

since w e come from the Deimos line , like Dad or Grandad ? ” I asked

within you the powers second only to

far more pure – blooded than your predecessors , hence a Deimos prince

Far more powerful .

” Speak your mind , child

She said , although I knew she knew what I

” I asked quietly . Unable to hide the sadness , I always felt that I wasn’t enough

think

why ? ” ” To

simply allow you t o have a life of ease if I wished for you to

have taken place , and even I did not know

cannot foresee everything after all , just the possible outcomes … When I made you , I created for you a mate whom I knew would be far

needed to be from you

sighed , despite her voice sounding as light and

, yet you

that … ” However , your mate marked you

looked at her sharply , only to flinch due t o the blinding light and look away , touching my neck

thudded at the realisation

She’s completed the bond

” Because she

of death , right ?

stopped a moment ago , here time moves strangely …

could n o longer fight , she still risked her own life by sharing her strength with you ,

was too

… But Raven … My heart squeezed thinking of her

everyone in life … ” If you die , wouldn’t that mean the curse has won

1 My heart soared with hope

fighting the bright light , knowing that this moment was about

had one

give him a second

deserve to be alone

share her … I wanted him to find his

her properly , but I knew she was

not … I have a plan , I always have a plan … Fight for what you want child … The Deimos line MUST live on … ” Her voice faded away and I looked around , realising she was gone

, I was plunged

… no ! ” ” Raven … ” Damon whispered , but

minute since his heart stopped , it

seeped out of him , sending a shiver down my spine , and then an enormous amount of dazzling blue energy emitted from Liam , throwing

of us getting thrown straight

blue aura burst outwards , shattering the windows of the packhouse in

of the blue light that illuminated the entire sky , washing

, feeling the sizzling strong snap of the mate bond fall back into place