Caged Between The Beta & Alpha
Chapter 90

LIAM

They had rejected each other? When? How?

Did Damon think I was rubbing it in when I talked to him yesterday? F**k I wasn’t… I was late apologising… And although I won’t deny it gave me hope, it also meant he had taken himself out of the running because of me. At that moment, I knew that -even if things became better between us, they would never return fully to how they once used to be.

Once we parked outside a hotel, pulling the oversized hoodie over her, I helped her out of the car, holding two of the bags full of ice cube packs.

There was more in the car but I needed to get her some sort of relief from this pain quickly. Pain that I had inflicted upon her, when the f**k will I ever stop causing her pain?

I could smell her ar0usal, a thousand f*****g times stronger than ever and I was hard. The urge to mate with her was f*****g strong but I refused to even think about that.

I lifted her onto my shoulder the moment I had our key card and entered the lift. Once we were in the room, I dropped the bags and placed her on the bed, pulling her hoodie off. My eyes trailed over her body, those perfect round brea*sts in that lace black br*a..

With her narrow wa!st, curvy h!ps and s3xy th!ghs, in only her heels and those net tights, it only added to how f*****g hot she looked.

“I’m going to run you a bath.” I said, trying not to look at her pvssy, !icking my l!ps.

She looked up at me, her eyes full of desire, pain and something else. She nodded, curling up. I rushed to the bathroom, I had asked for a room with a large tub. Relieved it was a decent size, I opened the cold tap.

She screamed and I froze, turning back to the bedroom and rushing over to her.

F**k…

“Liam…it hurts.” She whimpered, her legs parted and her back arched.

“ok wait..” I ran my fingers through my hair. This was torture. I deserved it though.

Opening the top ice bag, I grabbed a handful.

Walking to the bed, I climbed between her legs, dropping the ice onto the bed. Keeping one in my hand, I ran it over her l!ps, watching the water melt and trickle down her neck. She was burning hot… I leaned in, claiming her l!ps in a deep ki!s. Instantly, her hands grabbed the back of my neck, pulling me on top of her. One of her legs wrapped around my wa!st before she yanked my jacket off, r!pping my shirt down the centre.

I want you, Liam.’ She begged.

No baby, but I’ll help, I promise. I can’t take anything more from you.’ I whispered tenderly.

I felt awful. I had ruined her marking; I was not going to ruin her first time… I trailed the ice cube between her brea*sts, my l!ps still devouring hers.

F**k, she was delicious… She fought for dominance, k!ssing me hungrily, m0aning in satisfaction when I plunged my tongue into her mouth. Her m0ans alone were enough to make me come. Goddess… this was so good…

I broke away, grabbing another two cubes and trailing them down her stomach before I reached her tights and tore them open from the middle. She stretched her luscious th!ghs for me and I pushed her p*nties aside, rubbing the cube over her cl!t.

She gr0aned in pleasure, her back relaxing as she whimpered in satisfaction.

“That feels good..” she whispered.

I smirked, pleased that this was working…I slowly pressed the cube to her entrance, making her gasp in pleasure as I slowly pushed it further into her.

“oh f**k!” She whined h0rnily.

Once it was completely inside her hot c0re, I flicked her cl!t with my tongue, before flattening it to her base and running it up along her dripping c0re slowly, growling in approval at how f*****g good she tasted. She whimpered, her hand tangling in my hair painfully perfect.

I couldn’t stop the gr0an of pleasure as I flicked and svcked her cl!t faster, slipping another ice cube into her molten hot c0re.

“Oh F**K!” She cried out as she came hard.

I rubbed my nose against her cl!t, drinking up her scent before I moved back, k!ssing her l!ps softly.

Thanks…” She whispered, clearly feeling calmer.

I gave her a small smile, care*ssing her hair.

You look beautiful… You always do. As much as I want to take this pain away, I know you’re not fully there and when… If, the time comes and you want to give yourself to me, I’ll promise it will be perfect.” I whispered, placing a single chaste k!ss on her l!ps before moving away, hoping the tub was full. I grabbed two ice bags and left the room.

Swearing when I saw the water was dangerously high.

Sh!t.

Quickly, I unplugged it, draining some out before dumping the ice into it and re-plugging it. There.

Perfect.

I returned to the bedroom, freezing in my tracks when I looked at her.

Her br*a strap was off her shoulder, her s3xy legs were parted and she was slipping another cube into herself with one of her delicate fingers.

F**k…

She looked up at me with those eyes coated with lvst and desire.

“Like what you see, baby?”” She asked.

You know I f*****g do…” I said, the hard-on in my p*nts was f*****g painful.

She tilted her head, smiling slightly as I walked over to the bed. As much as she was f*****g tempting me, I would not take advantage of her. Not again.

I lifted her bridal style and carried her to the bathroom. Placing her on the floor I str!pped off her net tights, about to place her in the bath when she reached behind and unhooked her br*a.

F**k.

“‘Raven… Are you trying to torture me on purpose?” I asked, swallowing hard as I stared at her bre*asts…

This was the most n*ked I had seen her in one go..

-F**k…. In nothing but her p*nties, she looked.. so f*****g good… There was just something so hot about her, from her size to her curves…

She giggled weakly, spinning around and hooking her fingers in her underwear.

The fabric is chaffing my skin.” She whined, wriggling her as*s.

I looked away as I saw her discard her panties from the corner of my eye. Praying for f*****g strength. I felt the darkness trying to surface and pushed it away. Not again.

I helped her into the bath without looking at her, satisfied when she let out a sigh of relief, sinking into the tub until all I could see above the surface was her face and her hair splayed around her.

“I’m going to get more ice from the car, ok?”

There was still some in the bedroom, but we needed more…

“Ok… Sorry for teasing you. I’m just…”

“In heat.'” I finished. Leaning over the tub, I k!ssed her l!ps softly. “I’ll take care of you but I do need to tell someone. What about Mom? Because when night falls Dad will want to know where I am.”

She frowned, and seemed to think, before whimpering and nodding.

“Only your parents then.” She said.

I nodded, before leaving the room and linked Mom.

Hoping we were still in range…

‘Mom, can you hear me?

‘Liam? Of course, I can.

‘I have an issue and I need you to relax, and maybe I need you here…’

‘0f course, what is it?’ She asked with worry clear in her voice.

Raven went into heat. We’re in town, at the Holden Hill Hotel. I’m in control… I’m ok… but just in case… can you come here? I get Dad needs to stay in the pack, but you are strong enough to keep me in control if need be.’ I said quietly.

She would be strong enough without a doubt, because I was weaker and completely vulnerable to any attack thanks to the seal Delsanra had put on me. As for the darkness, I could feel it fighting her barriers, growing stronger. I knew it would soon break free from her seal, but until then… I’ll do my best.

‘Got it. I’m assuming… You two are not going to-

‘Obviously, Mom, or I wouldn’t have asked you to come!’ I gr0aned.

Seriously so f*****g cringy. She laughed.

I went through heat in the same way. Don’t worry, I will explain stuff to your dad and I’ll be there.

She cut the link and I sighed, this was going to be awkward… Having Mom around when Raven was in heat and I was f*****g turned on… But I couldn’t risk Raven’s safety. Not again.

Three days. Raven had been in heat for three days and I was a wreck. Resisting her was draining me, I could only imagine how exhausting it was for her.

She begged me to take her several times, saying she loved me, but it was the pain and need for a release that was making her mind a haze.

Mom stayed in the hotel bedroom, bringing food and ice. She left during certain periods to spend time with Azura but at night she was around, and for most parts of the day. To my relief, and I am sure to Dad and Mom’s, I didn’t lose control, something I knew Dad was worried about. I had a feeling Mom had to fight for him to allow me near Raven. He had mind linked once. His words were still clear in my mind. You are my son, and I know you got this… be the man she deserves.’

I will be. I will try.

Having Mom around wasn’t as bad as I thought, she didn’t say anything or make anything f*****g weird thank f**k.

I made Raven come countless times but I refused to take her completely. My fingers or tongue doing the job, but with each passing day it wasn’t enough. She needed more.

Despite how weak and exhausted she was, she couldn’t sleep, not with the pain she was in.

Sometimes she’d drift off for a few minutes until the heat forced her awake. I stayed by her side, staying awake myself, easing her pain as best I could.

‘How is she?” Mom asked as I walked out of the bathroom, buttoning up my white shirt to hide the scratches made from Raven earlier still covering my torso since I wasn’t healing anymore.

“I think it’s at its worst…” I said, running a hand through my messy locks.

Mom nodded sympathetically.

“It’s the final day, it’s going to be the hardest today, and the bath won’t help. An Alpha’s mark can make the heat a lot more worse, you’ve done well Liam and I trust you will handle it from here on out. I will be downstairs in my car… if you need me to come up.

If you feel you are losing control, just mind link.”

I nodded, feeling embarrassed, knowing exactly why she was leaving.. giving us some privacy. But I get it,

I-

Raven’s whimper made me look back at the open door.

‘I ‘ll be leaving, link ok?” Mom said.

I nodded before she walked out the door and I rushed back into the bathroom.

Raven was standing in the tub, about to get out of the ice- filled bath.

Babe, you got to-“

‘No Liam, please.. just… It hurts.” She said, my stomach twisting when I realised she was crying.

“I know, love, but it’s almost over now.” I whispered, gripping her h!ps as she broke into sobs, -breaking my heart in the process.

“It hurts.” She whispered, wrapping her arms around my neck.

She was shaking, her arms weak as she hugged me, sobbing weakly into my shoulder.

The stronger the Alpha.. The worse the heat..

Guilt consumed me and I held her tightly, stroking her back.

“You said you wanted me…” She sobbed.

“I do, I want you, every part of you; to k!ss you, make love to you and cherish you. But I can’t take advantage of you bitesize, you are worth so much more than that.” I said pleadingly, k!ssing her shoulder.

“I love you, Liam. So, so much.” She whispered. I cupped her face k!ssing her tear-stained cheeks before planting a soft one on her l!ps.

“I love you too, Raven. Before I even knew what a crush was… you were the little doll I fell in love with.

“I whispered, our eyes meeting. She smiled weakly before I gently moved back, str!pping my top and p*nts off.

“I’Il sit in the bath with you. Skin contact will help.”

I said, getting into the ice-cold water that made me hiss.

How the hell was she surviving in this?

She nodded and I pulled her into my la*p. She straddled me, wrapping her arms around my neck as she k!ssed me hungrily.

I k!ssed her back, but no matter how much I wanted to take her, I wouldn’t. We were going to get through this the right way.