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 .

Helios is not one to forget the insult … His curse was strong , I knew I would need someone powerful to break it

waited centuries for the

, powerful Alphas of the

compassionate as you

, it is their soulmates who are usually the more compassionate ,

evade

that you would have , 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 birth weakened the curse but I had to seal

the ultimate test to either break the

burden was upon you before you even left your mother’s

her words , taking

trying to make sense of what she had said

, you are the Deimos

since w e come from the Deimos line , like Dad or Grandad ? ” I asked as we walked side by side with no

the powers

more pure – blooded than your predecessors , hence

Far more powerful .

… ” ” Speak

, although I knew she knew what I was

having two mates … What was the reason behind it ? ” I asked quietly . Unable to hide the sadness , I always felt that

child , never think you are not enough

Then why ? ”

have a life of ease if

, and even I

When I made you , I created for you a mate whom I knew would be far too

to be from

her voice sounding as light and powerful as

yet you are

However , your mate marked you

only to flinch due t o

heart thudded at the realisation

She’s completed the bond between you

why … ” Because

of death , right ? ” I asked , my heart squeezing in

, your heart stopped a moment ago , here

, she still risked her own life by sharing her strength with you , thus destroying this curse

I was too late

didn’t care … But Raven …

, wouldn’t that mean the curse has won ?

” 1 My heart

looked at her , fighting the bright light , knowing that

one

Damon … please give

to

although I couldn’t share her … I wanted him to find

properly , but I knew

want child … The Deimos line MUST live on … ” Her voice faded away and

was plunged into

was this ? Then I was falling backwards at an incredible speed … RAVEN ” No … no ! ” ” Raven … ” Damon whispered , but I refused to

been a minute since his heart stopped , it felt like

, sending a shiver down my spine , and then an enormous amount of dazzling blue

as Damon caught me , both of us getting thrown straight into the dessert

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

the sheer force of the blue light that illuminated the entire sky , washing away the

of the mate bond fall back into place , a surge of emotions and strength