Caged Between the beta & alpha

RAVEN
After last night’s events , and the fact that Aunty Monica almost got poisoned , I felt down . Through training , although Owen
behaved , despite the unmasked hatred in his eyes , I was in a morbidly gloomy frame of mind . Liam had been out all night , I
knew they were trying to look for more leads .
I had mind linked Damon asking if he wanted m e over , instead , he asked if I could spend the night as he was going to be out ,
and I had agreed . Damon had got back late at night and was sleeping when I left for training .
I had now returned to the packhouse and showered , although the boiling water incident remained in my mind . I got dressed in a
maroon halter dress , leaving my back on show , black lace tights and heeled knee – high boots . I applied some smoky eye
make – up , paying more attention to my brother’s eye , I had never thought much of it but loved the fact that my eyes were
different . It often made for a good conversation starter when people looked at me .
But now , I appreciated it so much more . I left the packhouse , wandering towards the playground and sat on the grounds under
a large oak tree , smiling at the few children that were playing , their parents close by watching Once upon a time , there wouldn’t
have been any need for an adult around , but now everyone was told to be vigilant .
I opened the small bag I was carrying , ready to fix Sparks , when my phone beeped and I took it out , seeing it was a message
from Kiara . She had texted to say they were delaying their wedding that was meant to happen i n a few months . After losing
Alpha Rafael , no one was in the mood for a celebration , i t just didn’t feel right to have the wedding right now .
I understood that , texting her that I totally agreed with it , and it would be better with the girls being a little older too . I just hoped
that this curse was gone and w e could all enjoy a royal wedding without any stress ! Although I would have loved to get Kiara’s
insight on it ,
I knew she’d feel dreadful if she realised Dante’s birth was the triggering point of this curse , she had enough stuff going on in her
life . I sighed as I threaded my needle and began to patch Sparks ‘ body back up . I wanted to visit Renji again , but I wasn’t sure
if it was the smart thing to do , I didn’t want Dad to get angry . I had been expecting him to blast me after what the boys did , but
oddly , nothing .
No hateful words or anything . I guess he learned his lesson . I planned to visit them today , I just needed to get everything off
my chest and end it . I also wanted to ask Aunty Red if there were any pictures of Renji that I could perhaps have . I just wanted
something to remember him by . I sighed inwardly , carrying on fixing Sparks when I heard the sound of Liam and Damon talking
from not far off . My ears instantly perked up as I tried to listen to their conversation .
Ok , I was a bit nosy ... But I couldn’t help i t , I mean , if it was a secret then they wouldn’t be talking openly , right ? ” ... to Mom
, it’s final . ” Liam was saying coldly . ” I appreciate it , but I don’t know if she can handle the change .
” I could smell their intoxicating scents now . ” Then stay there with her . When I told . Mom and Dad that I put security in place ,
Dad said it’s not enough . He wants her safe . ” Liam said icily .

I frowned , were they talking about Aunty M ? They had gone silent , I tilted my head trying to listen . ” It’s rude to eavesdrop
Love . ” Liam’s husky voice whispered in my ear , sending my stomach into a fluttering frenzy . 1 gasped and jumped in alarm . I
spun around to see him crouching down just behind where I had been moments earlier . While Damon was standing there
smiling in amusement .
They both wore only sweat pants , displaying half their glory . I could tell from the thin layer of sweat that covered their god – like
bodies that they had just had an intense run or workout . ” I wasn’t eavesdropping . ” I denied looking around for Sparks . Liam
reached over , picking him up and dusted him off before holding him out to me . A move that moved me greatly .. Our eyes met
and I tried to calm my palpating heart .
I took it , our fingers brushing . I quickly got back to my stitching , trying to calm my emotions down as Damon sat down by the
tree , leaning back against it . ” So will you two not tell me what you were talking about ? ” I asked . Damon chuckled , glancing at
Liam before winking at me .
” So , you admit you were curious ? ” He teased . ” No , I’m just asking . ” I replied . ” Uncle Elijah wants Momma to move in with
them until this killer is found .
” That’s a great idea ! ” I said approvingly . ” I don’t know , I’m not sure ... ” Damon said . He at least looked better than last night
when I had gone by . ” It’s not up for fucking discussion . ” Liam said firmly . ” It’s a good idea ... Also ... ” I said , glancing around
and leaning closer .
” Robyn had a good insight on the you know what . ” I emphasised towards Liam with my eyes pointedly . ” Really , what did she
say ? ” Damon asked , now looking curious . Liam frowned , now glaring at both of us .
” Why don’t we just make an announcement and tell the entire fucking pack ? ” He growled , his eyes flashing . ” Look , we’re
trying to find an answer . ” I said pouting . Reaching out I placed a hand on his arm , trying to ignore the way my stomach knotted
and that need for him that consumed me , hoping it calmed him . ” We can’t lose you .
” Make sure you don’t tell anyone else . I d o not want this to get to Mom and Dad . ” Liam said warningly . ” It won’t . ” Damon
said nodding ” So where were you two ? ” I asked . ” You sound like an old suspicious wife with all the questions .
” Damon teased . I snorted . ” Hah more like a mother waiting with a broomstick , or in my case , a needle . ” I said , holding it up
before settling down against the tree next to Damon , smiling when Liam sat on my other side . For a moment , it felt like old
times .
I stared up at the sun through the branches , letting the warmth bask on my skin . Helios ... Surely you can’t hold a grudge
against one person over an entire line .... None of us spoke , each one of us enjoying the calm . One of the pups threw a ball ,
which Damon caught and tossed back . I carried o n stitching Sparks up until he was done .
His head wasn’t quite straight anymore .... and his body was a lot smaller now , thanks to it needing to be stitched in so many
places .... I brushed my fingers over it , smiling softly . ” You did a neat job . ” Damon said , not sounding very convincing as I
prodded Sparks ‘ head , trying to make it stay upright , but sadly

it just lolled to the side again . ” It’s as ugly as ever too . ” Liam added . I gave them both a glare , nudging them both in the ribs ,
feeling the sparks shoot through me , each one so different ...
I never knew the bond could feel different for everyone . Damon’s were like strong tingles swirling through me , whilst Liam’s was
like a strong bolt of electricity coursing through me . Damon put an arm around me , giving me a n apologetic kiss on the
forehead before Liam pulled me out of his hold possessively , his fingers running down m y back , his lips brushing the top of my
head .
” Eww ! You two need a shower ! I am clean , I don’t need sweat on me ! ” I said before jumping away . Damon chuckled , and
Liam cocked a brow . ” Really ? I don’t think you’ll mind . ” He said , his eyes boring into mine .
Goddess it suddenly felt hot out here ... ” Umm , I ... I got to go ! I have somewhere t o be ! ” I grabbed my bag and , blowing
them a kiss , ran off . 1 heard Damon laugh and could feel both o f them watching me .
Last night , I had expected Liam to get pissed when he saw me leave for Damon’s , but he only scolded me for going out alone .
I knew the only reason he even let me go there was because there were guards posted outside , but I was glad he wasn’t getting
angry over it . Pushing the thoughts away ,
I decided to g o check up on Taylor and then I was going to visit my parents ...