Caged Between the beta & alpha

Chapter 52



Chapter 52

Chapter 52


SCARLETT


My heart skipped a beat , my nerves rippled through me as I stared at the man before me .


I could barely recognise him , save his strawberry locks and his features that were a mix of both mine and Elijah’s .


The coldness and darkness that exuded from him made my gut twist , but it was the cold smile on his face that reminded m e of someone long ago .


Someone that I still sometimes had to remind myself was dead .


Someone who would still creep into my mind on an occasional rare night …


No.


My son was not anything like him .


” Liam .


” I said , getting up .


I walked towards him , cupping his face as I perched on the armrest of the sofa next to him .


” Liam , look at me .


” ” My eyes flashed silver as I tried to get through to him , but he simply pulled away from my hold , something he had never done in his life .


” Liam … I think a trial sounds fair .


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said , taking hold of his hand .


flare I felt him tense .


The darkness seemed to up before it ebbed away .


Raven caressed his hand , her eyes focused on Liam .


Something was going on … Something that I had a feeling these three knew of .


This was not just the mate issue here .


Liam looked at Raven , who gave him a small smile , and I turned to Elijah who was watching the entire scene with a thoughtful expression .


” Something’s felt different about you since you returned , but now I know there’s definitely more to it .


Care to share what the fuck is going on ? ” He asked .


” There’s nothing to say .


” Liam said , about to stand up when Raven took hold o f his wrist .


” It’s … There’s a curse ! ” She blurted out .


I raised an eyebrow , trying to make sense of what she’d just said .


” I told you it’s no big deal and that was something you shouldn’t have mentioned ! ” Liam said , glaring at her .


His voice had never been harsher .


” Liam , do not speak to her like that .


” I said icily .


” ” She will tell us whatever is going on .


Elijah added firmly , ” and you will learn to speak to her properly .


Liam ignored us , his gaze fixed on Raven .


” Do whatever the fuck you want , Raven .


I trusted you with that and expected you to keep it confidential .


” He said .


Despite his anger , I could feel the sadness and hurt in his voice .


” Liam I- ” Raven closed her eyes when the door slammed shut behind Liam .


I ran my hands through my hair and looked at the two that were left .


” Start from the top .


” I said quietly .


Raven’s eyes were trained on the door , before she looked back at me and then at Elijah .


” Damon can fill you guys in … ” : .


” She murmured , getting up and rushing from the room .


I glanced at Damon , seeing the flicker of sadness in his eyes as he watched her leave .


I frowned , remembering how Elijah had taken the news when I told him about both boys being mated to Raven … ( FLASHBACK ) ” How …


How can any man accept that ? ” Elijah said , running his fingers through his hair .


” Baby … If the moon goddess paired them , surely she had something in mind .


” I replied softly , getting up and wrapping m y arms around his waist .


“ She creates a connection , not love .


” He replied quietly , looking down at me .


” I don’t blame Liam for acting the way he did , but I also don’t like the way he’s treating Damon .


And is that boy crazy that he actually wants to make this work ? ” ” We can’t question what they want .


Regardless of their decision , we will support them .


” I murmured , kissing his neck .


” Yeah … but the bond alone isn’t enough t o make it work .


If the bond was everything , people wouldn’t cheat on their mates , there wouldn’t be rejections , there wouldn’t be anyone hurting their mates .


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The bond ….


it’s a strong pull that ties us to people , but it’s way fucking far from absolute .


” I looked into his eyes , Elijah had never placed the same value in the bond as I did .


Yes , we were fated , but he had been ready t o throw away his fated mate for me , and that was the true extent to his love .


” I know it is , but I’m sure they will do what is best for them .


” Elijah shook his head .


” Yeah , maybe .


” He said .


” I just don’t think they should use the bond as an excuse to stay stuck without moving in any direction .


I guess Liam is your son , so he places some value on the bond .


” He’s your son too , and loves unconditionally .


” I replied , my gaze lingering on his lips .


” That’s the way it should be .


” He replied before claiming my lips in a sizzling kiss … ( END OF FLASHBACK ) I pushed the thoughts away , looking at Damon as Elijah told him to start from the top .


He took a deep breath , I knew he was worried about Liam as well .


” We need to know Damon .


” I pushed , now sitting on the sofa next to him as I took his hand in my own .


He looked at me , smiling softly .


I reached over , kissing his cheek delicately .


I have seen this boy grow up into the man he is today .


Every time I think of Aaron , all I remember is Monica telling him she’s going to be a mama and giving him that ‘ Daddy’s Favourite BayBee ‘ romper .


A moment that would always remain in m y mind ,


yet it hurt knowing Aaron was gone and Monica was not who she once used to be .


Our little BayBee was brave .


He was a selfless , loving young man who deserved the very best in life .


I would never show him the sadness that I felt because he was staying strong and so would I.


” Tell us .


” I said , not letting go of his hand .


He sighed in defeat and began telling us about this curse …


finished .


” That’s all we’ve got for now .


” Damon My heart was thundering , and I could feel Elijah’s walls were up .


Goddess … Indigo , Dad , Mom , Grandma Amy , Liam , Aaron , Rafael , Daniel … How many people would you take from us ? Now Liam ? Elijah was silent , running his fingers through his sandy brown locks .


” So , he practically has about two and a half months .


” Elijah said .


” We break this curse , or he’s gone .


” His voice was emotionless , yet I knew that wasn’t the case inside .


Goddess don’t give my baby any more pain ..


please .


He has been through so much … I looked away from Elijah , trying to contain my pain for him .


I stood up , ruffling my hair .


” There is no ‘ or ‘ or ‘ ifs ‘ in this scenario .


W e are going to break this curse one way or another , or I’m up to facing Helios himself .


” I said frowning .


” No one is taking my son from me .


” My eyes blazed at the very thought ,


I had lost far too much already .


Then we had no choice .


There was nothing we could do but this was different .


There was a chance .


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we WERE going to get through this .


Liam had always put himself second to everyone else .


He was loving , tender and passionate in everything he did .


My son was still inside there .


He was battling this in his own way , and he will know that his family is with him .


We are goddamn relentless , stubborn and ambitious .


We do not take shit from no one , whether that’s a god or a curse .


After all , we’re the Westwoods , we don’t bow down to anything or anyone .


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