Caged Between the beta & alpha

110. Another Night Another Chance DAMON

It had been a few weeks since I had become Alpha, and although we were now two packs, we were still all over the place as there was still some stuff left to set up in my pack. My pack… It still felt surreal to say that. It was the night of the Blood Moon, and we were all over at the Westwood’s. Aunty and Uncle were leaving tomorrow for their six week holiday and would be back just before Kiara’s wedding. A holiday Liam had really pushed them into agreeing to.

Aunty Red had been a little worried about Azura, but with everyone reassuring them, they were doing this, and they really damn needed it. “Careful with the glasses, Zuzu.” Raven was saying, looking at Azura who was balancing four glasses in her arms. She looked as beautiful as ever, yet there was no ache in my chest when I looked at her. It kind of felt weird that I ever had feelings for her. Yes, I still loved her, but definitely just as a friend. “Did she wash her hands?” Liam asked. “Wiyam, I don’t pick my boogers anymore!” She frowned. “Still.” | smiled, I’m sure by the time Uncle and Aunty returned, Liam was going to have her completely changed into a hygiene freak. “It’s only glasses, Liam.” Uncle El frowned at him. “I fear for Azura when you leave.” Momma said, smiling slightly. “Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of her and spank Liam’s butt if he is mean to her.” Raven chimed in. “Or I’ll spank yours.” Liam shot back with a smirk and a wink at Raven. Momma and Aunty Red chuckled. “I’d say something, but I don’t want to make him cringe.” Aunty Red teased. “

Zuzu already told us about Uncle El’s kink, or is it yours? Remember at that dinner ages ago?” Raven giggled, making Momma and Aunty Red laugh, despite the light blush on their cheeks. | exchanged looks with Liam. We so didn’t need to know that. As for Momma, she had done a complete turnaround. She was herself, and despite the pain in her eyes that often surfaced,

she had been able to accept it. To be honest, I couldn’t be thanked for it; Aunty Red, Robyn, Raven and Channing were the reason… Speaking of Channing, I saw him and Momma spending a lot of time together… 1 I saw how they texted, laughed, and even flirted… Although Mom was ten years his senior, if they were happy what more could I ask for? And when she had told me he would be joining us tonight… Well, that was all the confirmation I needed. 2 The door went and Momma looked up. “I’ll get it.” I saw Aunty Red smile and nod before she looked at me, I gave her a smile.

Things have changed over the last year, but for the better. She came over and wrapped her arms around me. “You are incredible.” She said, kissing me on my cheek. 1 “Thank you aunty, so are you. It’s thanks to you Mom got to where she is now.” I replied quietly. “No, everyone contributed, but above all, it was her own strength and the fact that she had a son as amazing as you by her side.” “If you two are done, shall we get to the dining room?”

Uncle El remarked, a small frown on his face. | smiled, damn the man got jealous so fast. I wrapped my arms around aunty tighter, “I don’t want to let go.” | teased, He shook his head, leaving the room as Aunty Red smirked *Typical Elijah.” She said, letting go of me. We both picked up the last two trays, leaving the kitchen and entering the dining room.

boyfriend soon too… That was a tad awkward, but hey this entire room was an interesting bunch. “Sit down.” Liam said to me, motioning to the seat next to him. I nodded, dropping down onto my seat. Yeah, things were

I felt a little restless whenever I glanced at

food is amazing, Luna

me Scarlett.” Aunty Red said glancing at Azura who sat by Raven. I really wanted these two to have pups of their own, because as much as I’ll enjoy being that cool uncle, I would also enjoy

you having pups?” I asked quietly. “Let me

our food, Liam pulling Raven close and kissing her. My mind wandered into its own thoughts. Would I ever find someone to call my own? I did want someone by my side, but as much as a certain someone came to my mind, I knew she had a mate out there and I needed to get rid of any feelings as I did with Raven. Dinner was over and mom had said she would head home a little later, so I had left. With the passing of the night and the moon rising to

insisting to go find them, Aunty Scarlett tried to keep her occupied. All I could say was good luck to the two of them for the next six weeks. I myself decided to go for a walk, or maybe I’d go for a run if need be, I just needed this feeling to go away or I won’t get

going where my wolf was pushing me, he was far too on edge. Was everything ok? I walked further in, the moon almost masked by the thick trees above when I smelt it…

we rejected one another. I broke into a run, the thundering of my heart loud in my ears and my feet barely hitting the ground as I sped up. It was then I saw a flash of movement, a wolf running in the trees, but… it was running away from me.

like death t o be honest, so I had agreed. But it was when I had been heading back to the pack when the most intoxicating scent that I had ever smelt hit my nose, familiar yet so different… Spiced cinnamon, fresh rain, and something so tantalising that my stomach knotted.

and ran as fast as I could. I wasn’t ready. Goddess, I wasn’t ready. Why now? I’m not ready for a mate. I’m still in love with someone else…

blazing pale green. Our eyes met, the mate bond pulling taut between us,