Caged Between The Beta & Alpha
Chapter 86

LIAM

It was later in the evening, and I had worked with Damon before returning home to dad’s place. I still needed to talk to him, and I would do it soon. I mind linked Raven asking her if she wanted to come over, and she had sounded pretty flustered, although she had replied that she was obviously going to come and to leave the window open for her. typical Raven.

I was glad she was coming, because I needed it.

Throughout the day I felt myself on the brink of losing control, and the amount of wolfsbane I had injected in myself was enough to kill. But I was fine. The moment that darkness grew, it was as if I was suddenly immune to it.

I had just showered, I had just grabbed a towel when I felt the flare of darkness grow inside of me.

Focus…

There was nothing that triggered me, but the urge it had to release itself and wreak havoc made it f*****g hard to control.

Let it all out and this struggle will stop. Don’t fight it I pushed the thoughts away, remembering what I had done the last time I had let it out.

Raven. Think of Raven.. I almost killed her.

It wasn’t working, I felt my anger flare, my claws coming out, and I plunged it into my ch3st trying to contain this, digging my hand into my ch3st, letting the pain override the darkness.

I was not going to let it out… focus… focus…

Destroy it all.. Let it go…

I gr0aned, falling to my knees, I needed to shift.. I needed-

“Liam!” The door flew open and Raven’s scent filled my senses as she fell to her knees next to me, her hand going to my shoulder. “Liam, breath.'”

I growled lowly.

“Baby move…”

Her hand wrapped around my wrist, firmly removing my claws from my ch3st.

“I’m not leaving you, Liam.” Her voice was firm yet soft, and her touch seemed to fight the storm growing inside of me.

“Can I hold you.” I whispered, finally looking up at her as I fought against it.

“Forever.” She replied, wrapping her arms around my neck.

Her l!ps met my neck, placing soft k!sses that sent delicious sparks through me.

I pulled her close, sitting back against the counter, Wrapping my arms around her tiny body tightly, feeling the darkness fading away.

Her l!ps never left my neck or shoulder, k!ssing me sensually until I was finally myself.

She slowly pulled away, staring at my bloody ch3st.

Pain flashed in her eyes as she touched the raven tattoo that was over my heart.

“Don’t hurt yourself, baby.'” She whispered, cupping my face as she knelt between my legs.

“I was trying to pull it back, I’m ok.” I said, running my hand through her hair.

“I’m proud of you.” She whispered, cupping my face.

Our eyes met, and I saw the concern and pain in her eyes.

“I’m f*****g losing it, Raven.” I said quietly.

A part of me was telling me not to burden her with my fears, but another part of me needed to share the fear inside of me and with who else but my mate?

“I’ve hurt you, mom, dad.. Damon, I don’t recognize the person I’ve become anymore.”I said, running my fingers through my wet locks.

And I hated it.

She tugged my face up, staring into my eyes, and shook her head.

You have got this, Liam you want to fight this. Just think, a month ago you were like whatever I don’t care if I die.” She said, softly k!ssing my l!ps. “You are going to get through this, and you will be the very best version of yourself, because we are all rooting for that.”

I hope so.

“We all love you, Liam.”

“I don’t really deserve it though, the amount of crap I’ve done. “

“Love doesn’t work that way; we love you for you and that won’t change.” She said firmly, blushing as she looked me over, clearly realising only now that I was only in a towel.

She moved back, her heart thudding as she grabbed another towel, busying herself with wetting it before dabbing my ch3st gently and wiping up the b***d as my wounds started to heal.

“Let’s get to bed.” She whispered.

“‘Sure. I’ll just wash my hands.” I said, standing up and tightening my towel.

Her gaze dipped to my wa!st, and I smirked.

“Want a peek?” I asked.

Her eyes widened, and she shook her head vigorously, rushing from the room.

I smirked as I quickly rinsed my hands off. Entering the bedroom, I saw her sitting on the bed, one hand on her h!p, and she looked like she was in pain.

“Are you ok love?” I asked, worry filling me as I rushed over to her.

She nodded, despite her heart beating faster than normal, and it wasn’t because of me.

“Yeah, I just… felt a bit unwell. ” She shook her head, and I nodded, hoping she was ok.

I went over to my wardrobe thinking I needed to do something… Perhaps I needed to visit Rayhan and Delsanra. Maybe she could put some sort of seal on my abilities…

The following day, I had told dad I had somewhere to go. Only Raven knew where I was going, and although she wanted to go with me, I didn’t trust her being alone with me not with my unhinged behaviour. At least at home, I know that there are others not far off. She hadn’t been happy when I said that and huffed in annoyance before she headed out to training.

I had called Rayhan and we had scheduled a place to meet closer to his pack but not in pack territory because I didn’t want anyone to know we had met or that I had gone there.

“Take care of yourself.” Dad said as he stood by the car.

“I’ll be ok,” I said, crouching down and ruffling the little pumpkin’s hair. “Be a good girl, ok, and no picking your boogers, it’s gross.”

I no do that anymore, I big girl.” She denied it, as if that was obvious.

Yeah, I saw her this morning…

“Ahuh…”

She smiled, and I smiled back. Placing a quick k!ss on her forehead, I got into my black Range Rover, waving them goodbye and slipping on my shades. I knew dad was worried about me going alone, but I promised him I would be ok, and I wouldn’ t be far. I just hoped I was and that Delsanra could help. I put some music on as I drove out of the pack grounds.

It was a good hour later when I thought I heard a thud from the back. F**k did something fall onto my car? I pulled up on the side, putting my hazard lights on, and got out.

Walking around, I inspected the smooth metal, shaking my head. Strange, I had felt something hit..

I was about to get back into the car when I froze in my tracks, staring at the trunk.

A sudden thought came to me, and I frowned. Don’t tell me..

Stepping back, I popped the lid open and raised eyebrow, staring down at none other than Raven, curled up inside. She smiled sheepishly at me.

You said I couldn’t come, but I want to meet Rayhan’s kitty!” She said, pouting as she sat up, swinging her legs out as she stared up at me with those f*****g gorgeous eyes that really made me unable to refuse her.

“How the… I didn’t even smell you..”

I still couldn’t. She smiled proudly, then raised an eyebrow, as if that was obvious.

“Anti-scent spray, smart guy.” She jumped down, her bre*asts bouncing in that black corset top she was wearing, a jacket and pants completing her look. As always, she looked s3xy.

“So, for the last hour, you were in there…”

“No, I think it’s almost three.” She sighed.

My eyes widened in surprise as I slammed the trunk shut.

“Three? Seriously?”

‘Yeah, I needed to get in there before you saw me.”

She pouted.

I pulled her close, unable to resist her charm, I can’t believe I actually thought she’d listen when I told her no.

“You know, it’s dangerous around me.” I said quietly as she wrapped her arms around my wa!st.

“I also know it’s dangerous for you alone, and your dad doesn’t know you’re going this far out, does he?”

“Yeah, he doesn’t, or he would have definitely sent guards, but I have some wolfsbane, not that it works.

” He said.

Reckless move blue eyes.” She said, tapping my as*s before sliding away swiftly and getting into the car from my side.

This girl..

I got in to see her strapping herself in as if she was ready for a special trip or something. But could I deny that I enjoyed having her here? No.

I leant over, k!ssing her cheek softly before moving back.

So, you’ve met Rayhan’s Kitty before. What was she like?” She asked when we were back on the road.

“Loud.”

“Oh. And what else?”

“Short.

“oh. Wait, shorter than me?”

“No bitesize I don’t think anyone can be shorter than you.” I smirked.

Her mouth fell open before she frowned.

“Major burn, dude. “

“‘Sorry, but I like your size. You are perfect.” I said, looking her over.

Her cheeks flushed, but she still gave me a narrowed -eyed look.

‘You are not forgiven.”

“I know.” I said, thinking about all the things I really wasn’t forgiven for. She placed her hand over mine, giving me a small soft smile.

“I wanted to tell you- ouch!”

She flinched and I almost panicked until she rested her head back, closing her eyes and motioned to me, she was fine.

Sorry, I just feel really… I’m ok.

That’s happened twice. Are you sure you’re ok, maybe we need to get that checked out.”

“I’m seriously ok.” She said, and I nodded, although I didn’t believe her fully.

Was it… could it be heat? My stomach twisted and I really hoped not because I didn’t want her to go through that…

RAVEN

We had just reached the hotel suite where Rayhan had told us to meet him. This was one of the Rossi Hotels. Dude, these guys were loaded. I wonder how rich they were… Remind me to check the Rossi Group of Enterprises’ net worth later…

There they were, Rayhan as handsome as ever, and next to him, a woman who was as gorgeous as a winter queen! In person, her white hair looked even whiter, and her startling blue eyes were so… blue!

She was slender yet she had curves that were in perfect portion, no extra wide h**s like me or anything!

“Hey!” I said as the two men hugged, before Liam gave Delsanra a nod.

“Hi, it’s nice to meet you, Raven.” Delsanra said with a small smile.

“Likewise.” I said, she was taller than me… Maybe about three inches… When you’re my height, even -an inch is vital…

“Long time no see Raven.” Rayhan said, and I didn’t miss his gaze going to my neck, but it was only a second and I had a feeling he knew what had happened.

“She hitchhiked..” Liam said, looking down at me.

“it’s a big trunk” I said.

“I’m glad I got to meet you.” Delsanra said. “In person, you’re even tinier, like a little pear drop.”

“Pear drop?”

Yeah, like the sweets.” She said, smiling slightly.

“She has a thing for naming people after food.”

Rayhan said, pulling her close as he planted a k!ss on her l!ps.

I smiled at that.

“Well, shall we get to this?” Liam asked, the mood instantly darkening.

“I don’t know if it’ s going to work, we’re talking gods.” Delsanra said, running her fingers through her hair.

“If I didn’t know that Selene existed, I’d replace this entire God thing pretty weird.” Rayhan remarked as he sat on the sofa watching as Delsanra got to work, drawing some symbols onto the ground.

“I know, let’s just try to see if we can suppress it, even if it’s only partially. Wolfsbane isn’t working -on me, neither is silver. I took four doses of Wolfsbane this morning and nothing, I feel normal and I can mind link.” Liam said, his eyes on the symbols on the ground.

There are a few things I checked up.” Delsanra said.

“Ill do a suppression spell, and the other is to target you..”

“What do you mean?” I asked.

She looked hesitant, glancing at Rayhan before staring down at her symbols on the floor.

“I can block your healing. But that’s risky. If anything happens, you’ll be like a human, its-“

“‘Do it, we do both, if thę darkness isn’t controllable, then we target the real me. If I do lose control, someone can easily injure me and stop me from going out of control. Let’s do it.” Liam said with a nod.

“Liam, think about it. This could go really wrong.”

Rayhan said, brushing his hair back as he frowned thoughtfully.

“I’m a risk, Ray, to everyone around me.”

No…

“Liam, imagine if someone attacks you, and-“I began

“I can still fight.” He said, cupping my face.

I looked up at him, not liking this at all.

“I didn’t only hurt you, I attacked Damon, Dad, and even hurt mom.”” He said quietly. “I’m dangerous, and I need to do something about it. “

I nodded, I didn’t like this, but I understood what he meant…

I pressed my l!ps together, nodding, and stepped away. Delsanra looked at me apologetically before turning to Liam.

“Step into the centre of the circle.” She said.

My heart felt uneasy at this, but I couldn’t do anything but watch Liam make this decision…