Caged Between The Beta & Alpha
Chapter 50

RAVEN

“Liam.”I choked out as his hand became tighter.

“A-Alpha!” Ben stuttered, clearly not expecting the change in Liam.

Liam’s eyes snapped towards him, his Alpha command surging forth. With just one look, the man lowered his head, moving away.

My eyes widened… That… Liam didn’t even say anything.

“Liam!” I said, my nails digging into his hands as I tried to get him to let go of me. “Liam, please let go.”

My heart thundered as Liam threw me aside roughly, I hit the bars on the opposite side, groaning as pain jarred through me before I fell to the ground, just about breaking my fall. The burn of the silver searing my bare back made me pull away from them.

“A-Alpha…”

“No one can protect you, not even her.” Liam hissed as Dad spluttered, backing away from the bars.

‘Run!’ I told Ben, praying he didn’t have the keys just in case Liam tried to get them.

He moved towards me, but I shook my head.

‘I’ll call.” He backed away silently, and I turned to Liam.

My eyes widened in fear, watching him take hold of two bars and stretching them apart.

My heart was in my throat.

That wasn’t possible. Those bars were made to withstand a werewolf’s limits… My eyes snapped to his hands. Sure enough, they were burned, yet he clearly didn’t care. He smiled, almost psychotically, as he stepped through the gap he had created.

“Alpha s- stop! Y- You can’t kill me!” Dad shouted.

I looked at Liam, stumbling to my feet as I ran into the cell. It wasn’t Dad that I cared about right now, it was Liam. I couldn’t let the darkness control him, whatever this was, it was strong.

“Liam please.” I whispered, blocking his way.

Reaching up I cupped his face tightly, only for him to grab my wrists in a painful grip, I felt something crack in my left wrist but I didn’t let go.

“Stay out of this Darling, I told you… he will pay for the crap he’s given you.” He hissed, pushing me away roughly as he advanced on Dad.

I saw his claws come out as he lunged at my father, slashing him across his ch3st. He didn’t stop, picking him up and flinging him down to the ground.

“Stop!” I shouted as Dad howled in pain, not even able to defend himself.

He needed to stop. I ran towards him, pushing him away from Dad with all my strength.

“Liam please listen to me!” I pleaded, feeling the sparks course through us as I grabbed his face, this time bracing myself “Won’t you listen to your bitesize?”

He svcked in a sharp breath, his heart thundering, and I saw his eyes lighten a little. The black that coated his whites was fading away slowly.

“Listen to me, blue eyes…” I whispered, trying to ignore the discomfort in my wrist as Liam tried to pull out of my grip, only crushing my already painful wrist further. I didn’t let go, instead locking my arms around his neck. “Liam..”

His eyes flickered from cerulean to magnetic blue to midnight navy, his heart thundering loudly. I could feel his emotions as he fought against himself.

“You’re ok.” I whispered, locking my arms tightly around his neck. As I placed a soft k!ss on his throat,

I locked my legs around his wa!st, clinging onto him tightly.

That seemed to work as he gasped for air, staggering back.

“F**k.” He whispered. I leaned back, staring into his now bright cerulean eyes, relief flooding me.

He looked around, as if realising where we were for the first time.

“Raven..” He said, looking at me and then at Dad’s body that lay limp on the ground.

He wrapped his arms around my waist tightly and I could hear how fast his heart was beating, burying his head in my neck as realisation settled within him. Just then, we heard the sound of running and saw Uncle El and Damon, realising Ben must have called them.

Damon looked at us, worry clear in his eyes as Uncle El assessed the situation. I didn’t miss the way his eyes flashed when he looked at the bent bars or the way his frown deepened as he hurried over to Dad.

I unlocked my legs from around Liam’s waist, but he refused to let me go. I didn’t pull away. As much as he needed me, I also was worried for him.

Will someone explain to me what the f**k is happening here?” Uncle El hissed, his eyes blazing cobalt blue as he looked at us. “Get him to the hospital!”

Damon hesitated, before frowning and walking over to Dad, only to stop again.

“I don’t know if he deserves that uncle.” He whispered to everyone’s surprise.

“I put him in here, he’s staying here. He won’t die, although he should.” Liam added coldly.

“Liam-I

‘I am the Alpha. My rules now, remember?!

Uncle El clenched his jaw, looking at me and then at Liam.

I looked between Damon and Liam. Damon was tense, I knew he was angry with my father, and

Liam’s eyes kept flickering from magnetic blue to cerulean.

Just let a doctor come see him… He isn’t worth getting your hands dirty over.” I whispered, looking up at Damon.

I saw Uncle El glance between the three of us, I had a feeling Aunty Red had probably told him our situation.

“What happened to Haru’s arrm? He asked tersely

“He lost it” Liam said coldly.

I saw UncleEl pause for a moment and knew he was mínd linking someone.

“I set an example of what happens when you abuse your chíld” Liam saíd icily as he glared down at Dad.

“Liam Uncle El said, concerm clear ín hís eyes.

Liam didn’t reply, finally letting go of me and taking hold of my wrist

“Ouch!” I yelled, unable to stop myself as pain shot up my broken wrist

All three men looked at me, and Liam let go quickly.

What’s wrong, Love?” He asked as I clutched my wrist, my eyes stinging from the pain

“I thínk it’s bruised-

“The angle is f*****g off. That’s broken How did that happen?” Uncle El said, coming over as he took

My hand in his. He examined my wrist before he snapped it back înto place, making me gasp, eye-watering pain shooting through me before I felt my arm healing

“OW I said, pouting as I rubbed my wrist Uncle El gave me a sympathetic look before his brows furrowed once more Damon was by my side, taking my hand as he massaged my forearm gently.

“How did you get hurt, Raven?” Uncle El repeated.

My heart thumped. I couldn’t and I wouldn’t say, Liam… He would only feel bad.

“I just got-!

“I did that, didn’t I?” Liam asked quietly.

“No, it wasn’t you.” I said, firmly looking up at him.

The guilt and pain in his eyes made my own heart squeeze.

A tense silence fell, even when a doctor and two guards came rushing in, I knew this conversation was not over.

Liam turned away, yet I didn’t miss the turmoil and shock in his eyes.

“Get him treated and put him in one of the cells on the top floor with a bed.” Liam muttered, his iritation and contempt clear in his voice.

“And how about the four of us get back to my house?

I think we need to have a talk.” Uncle El said darkly.

I looked up at him. His jaw was clenched, his nostrils flaring. The way he was looking at Liam told me he was pissed off.

Liam frowned and as much as I didn’t want to get him in, trouble, I knew that if we told them about the curse, they could help.

“Let’s go then.” Liam said, coldly leading the way out.

My thoughts were in vain when Liam’s cold voice came through the link.

If either of you mentions the curse…’ He left his threat hanging. I stared at his back, my own heart aching.

I couldn’t sense his emotions anymore, he had raised his walls once again.

I prayed he didn’t shut me out again because he needed us…

What happened?’ Damon asked through the link.

‘He heard me and Dad talking… He lost it… I’m scared Damon, his eyes turned completely black… It was terrifying… He wasn’t himself.

Yeah… I saw him rip your Dad’s arm off and he didn’t seem like himself then too.”

‘Hmm and I thought after talking to him I was going to unleash my wrath upon the two of you. Neither of you told me he was in the cells.’ I said, trying to keep the annoyance from my voice.

Sorry, gorgeous. Damon’s apologetic voice came.

I looked at him and sadly those blue eyes of his looked sorry.

Still when things calmed down, I was going to unleash my wrath upon them. They are not forgiven!

I ‘Il deal with that after this talk.’ I mumbled through the link, now staring at Liam s muscular back.

Worry and fear consumed me as we walked through the pack grounds towards his parents’ home. The power that rolled off of him reminded me that this was not just an Alpha, but one of the strongest in the entire country…

Time was running out and we still had no solid answers.