Caged Between the beta & alpha

Chapter 92



Chapter 92

Chapter 92


The entire journey home , Liam had been quiet .


His hand never left mine , but the storm inside of him , well , I could feel it .


M y heart hurt for him , I just … wanted us to b e happy .


I still believed we’d be ok , we’d b e able to do this , but it still terrified me .


” How are you feeling ? ” Aunty Red asked me .


It was night and we had just had dinner at the Alpha’s home .


I mean , I’d call it a small mansion really … the kitchen was huge yet cosy .


I had insisted on helping clean up .


” I’m ok , ” I said , smiling and flashing her a peace sign .


” Thank you for everything .


” ” Anytime .


” She replied with a smile .


” Heat is a bitch .


” I laughed .


” Oh , it definitely is .


” I agreed .


” Aunty … I know what Liam did brought back painful memories , but he really regrets it … ” She smiled sadly at me and came over , flicking my forehead lightly .


” Are you trying to speak in his defence ? ” She asked , amused .


” Maybe ? ” I said sheepishly .


” He made a mistake ,


but there were factors and he’s still working on redeeming himself .


I love him and I don’t want you to be upset with him .


” Did I sound too bossy ? I hope not … But she just smirked slightly .


” I’m glad you both finally got there … I swear it took you long enough ! ” She teased .


” Don’t worry , I’m ok and I know he’ll be ok too .


You better head to bed , it’s late .


” I nodded , dashed out of the kitchen and u p the steps I’d climbed countless times throughout my childhood ….


However , unlike back then , I didn’t stop at Kia’s room ; I walked right past to my mate’s room .


I opened it and saw him towel drying his hair .


He was shirtless and I almost drooled at how delicious he looked .


Water trickled down that muscular chest of his , down his chiselled abs and into the band of his sweatpants that hung low on his hips , showing off his perfectly groomed V ….


” Hey .


” I said , my stomach fluttering as I shut the door behind me .


” Hey … ” He said , tossing the towel into the washing hamper .


My core ached and I knew , deep down , I wanted him completely .


I had told him earlier that I just hoped he would lead the way now …


He pulled me closer , his hands closing around my waist .


” So … I was thinking … once I’m caught up with the work around- ” He grimaced , closing his eyes and stepping away .


My heart thumped , feeling the darkness surge around him once again .


” Shit … ” ” 1 ” Hey , hey , look at me .


” I said , gripping his face .


” I’m ok .


” He said , looking up at me , his eyes darkening to a deep navy but I could feel his struggle .


I pressed my lips against his , kissing him deeply until I felt him calm down and finally kiss me back slowly .


His heart was beating hard in his chest .


” We are going to get through this .


” I whispered .


But how ? It was getting stronger and I know he was trying his best to fight it … The door suddenly opened and we both turned , moving apart to see Azura standing there in a fluffy unicorn onesie with her hood up , holding a large unicorn plushie in her hand .


” Waven , are you having a sleepover ?! ” ” Umm , yes , I am Zuzu .


” I said , as Liam smiled slightly .


” Then why I not invited ? ” She asked unhappily .


” Baby , what have I told you about knocking ?


” Aunty Red’s voice came .


” I sleep with Waven .


” Azura stated firmly .


” No baby , come , you can- ” ” Let her , I don’t mind .


” I said , glancing at Liam , who raised an eyebrow , looking unhappy .


” We can all sleep here , right Wiyam ? ” I cooed .


He nodded , despite the fact that it looked like he was pouting , Aunty Red raised her own eyebrows .


” Are you sure … ? ” I looked at Azura , who was staring at me with those large blue doe eyes .


They were glistening with tears that threatened to fall should I refuse the little Chibi .


” Of course , I’m sure ! ” I said , bending down I held my arms open to her and she ran straight into them , planting a big kiss on my cheek .


” Yay ! I sleep with Waven ! ” ” Great … ” ” Liam said as Aunty Red gave us a wave and shut the door .


And that was how we spent the night , Liam’s arm under my head , my back to his chest , and me facing Azura , who was hugging her unicorn as she told me endless stories .


” Oh wow , that’s amazing .


” I said , listening to another story .


” Yes , and then …..


” She carried on .


‘ So , what were you saying earlier ? ” I asked Liam through the link , very aware of his body heat behind me , and his hand that rested on my hip .


‘ I was saying , I wanted to take you out … ‘ I bit my lip the moment his lips touched m y neck , his scent making my mind fuzzy and my core clench .


‘ Out ? ‘ ‘ Yeah , I have some stuff I need to catch up on , but the day after Dad’s birthday ..


.


you and I ? Have a small getaway ? ‘ He asked , his voice husky and seductive .


I knew if Azura wasn’t here , I would have pushed him onto his back and kissed him hard .


‘ I like the idea .


‘ I said , sounding breathless even through the mind link .


‘ Perfect .


‘ His reply came and I smiled .


I couldn’t wait .


A sudden thought came back to me and m y smile faded away .


Robyn’s words echoed in my made , her theory that Liam would have to give me up … Was that the answer ?


But that didnt make sense , Damon and I had ended things so how did that work ? Something didnt feel right about it , I may not be smart but deep down I don’t think that was the answer .


But a selfless act from himself … What if that was the answer ? It was finally the day of Uncle El’s forty fifth birthday , and there was going to be a party in the packhouse .


There was still no sign of Owen waking u p , but to my relief , there had been no more killings ,


I wondered if I was just being too paranoid and it was Owen .


Hmm , I didn’t believe that though .


As for Liam , he was losing control , and it broke me to see that .


Seeing him fight to the extent he was harming himself to keep himself weak – I hated it .


” Fuck baby ! ” I whimpered , watching him stab the dagger into his stomach right in front of me .


We had just gotten ready for the party when it had flared up again ,


we were now kneeling on the floor in his bedroom , and I bit my lip watching him yank the knife from his already bandaged abdomen , the blood spreading on the white bandages .


” You’re killing yourself .


” I whispered , cupping his face and pressing my forehead to his .


” I’m fine .


” He said hoarsely .


He had lost his colour over the last few days and I could see the constant pain he was in , well obviously when he kept stabbing himself to control it .


With his healing sealed away , he was badly injured .


I stood up , silently grabbed another roll of bandages and returned to his side .


He stood up , removing his teal shirt , and I began wrapping it up .


” You look beautiful .


” He said softly .


I looked up at him , fighting back my emotions .


I could see the love and admiration in his eyes as he looked me over , trying his best to act normal when I was breaking at the pain that he was in .


” I like the colour on you .


” He whispered , caressing my cheek .


” Thanks .


” I whispered .


I wore a strapless knee – length deep brown satin dress with a slit down the left thigh .


My hair was up in a messy bun , and on my feet I had some sparkly beige fishnet ankle heels .


My lips were painted a matte deep brown to match my dress .


” You look as handsome as ever too .


But you already know that .


” I said , tucking the bandage in .


I tip – toed , locking my arms around his neck and claiming his lips with my own .


His arms wrapped around me , holding me tight .


I lost myself in his kiss , loving the way he dominated me , the way he bent m e backwards as he kissed me as if it were for the last time .


Please , Goddess , don’t let anything happen to him .


We broke apart and my gaze dipped to his neck .


His scent intoxicated me .


The sudden urge to mark him consumed me and I pulled him closer , my canines elongating , but before I could sink them into his neck , he pulled away .


” What are you doing ? ” He asked , his heart thudding .


I felt a sharp sting of pain rip through me .


” I want to mark you … ” I said softly .


I wanted to mark him , and maybe , just maybe , it would help with the darkness .


” No love ….


not now .


” He said , quietly looking down .


” What ? ” I knew I sounded upset , and I was , but I couldn’t deny the hurt I felt .


” Why can’t I mark you ? ”


He looked away ; I could hear his thundering heart as he turned away , going to his wardrobe to take out a fresh shirt .


” It’s just … Let’s not rush it , I mean maybe at a better-


” I closed the gap between us and grabbed his arm , turning him to face me .


” Liam .


What is it ? ” He was never a good liar .


My heart was hammered incredibly fast against my ribcage , my stomach twisting with unease .


There was more to it .


” It’s nothing , baby .


Let’s not do this right now .


” NO ! We need to do this right now .


Why can’t I mark you ?! ” He looked down for a few moments but I didn’t let go of him , waiting for my answer .


He looked into my eyes , his own cerulean orbs wracked with guilt .


But the words that left his lips felt like a knife had just been plunged into my heart .


” Because if I do die … I don’t want it to break you completely .




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