Caged Between the beta and alpha novel Chapter 59

LIAM

I tried to tell myself that he was just holding her hand out of concern , that he was her friend too … But I couldn’t deny the irritation that was flaring up inside of me … That anger threatening to lash out .

I tried to focus on Raven , letting the tingles that coursed through me at our touch calm me .

” You deserve this ? ” He repeated , frowning .

Yeah , so , the three notes … The first said ; ‘ Who’s next ? ‘ The second ; ‘ Two down , I wonder how many more to go ? ‘ And now this .

There’s nothing really in them .

” I said , pausing .

” You deserved this , is probably the most to go on .

” True , but who do they mean ? Her mom ? Raven ? Do they have an issue with Raven ? Damon mused .

” I frowned , clenching my jaw .

” These murders started when Raven came back to town …

There may be a connection there .

” I said , suddenly thinking he had a point .

Damon looked surprised at that , before becoming thoughtful .

” Good point .

Do you think we should track down those who would have issues with Raven , I mean , her dad wouldn’t kill his mate and he’s in the cells , so he’s ruled out as the killer .

” Hmm , yeah , I think we need to list anyone who : may have any sort of link to Raven .

” I said quietly , just as the door opened and Dad stepped in .

He glanced at us , I didn’t miss the way his gaze flickered to both Damon and I holding Raven’s hands .

I swear if we weren’t fucking mated no one would have ever even thought anything of us holding her hand .

So fucking annoying .

” I think you need to make a list a lot broader than that .

” Dad said , checking the machine that Raven was hooked up to before frowning and sitting at the edge of the bed .

She was so tiny , there was a good gap from the bottom and her feet .

” What do you mean ? We’re thinking of may have anything against her .

” Damon said .

But I think I understood what Dad meant .

” You mean , people who may have issues against Damon and I … her parents … anyone who is somehow even linked to Raven , an indirect grudge , right ?

” I said sharply .

Dad smirked humourlessly and nodded .

” Yeah , exactly .

” He said , ” You two boys look exhausted .

Head to bed , I’ll stay with her .

” No thanks .

” I said coldly .

” If it was Mom , you wouldn’t have left .

” He sighed , once again I had to try to fucking calm down .

” No , I wouldn’t have , but you look a fucking mess .

” Don’t really care , you two can leave , I’m staying .

” I said icily .

I could feel my anger flaring up and that bitterness towards everything beginning t o flare inside .

” Let’s go uncle .

” Damon said and I was glad at least one of them understood .

Dad shook his head but stood up , Damon placed a quick kiss on Raven’s forehead before he walked to the door .

Dad caressed her head before he too turned .

Pausing at the door he glanced back at m e , almost as if he wanted to say something but decided against it and closed the door behind him .

I didn’t move .

Even as the sun began to rise in the sky , I sat there waiting for her t o wake up , but she remained asleep .

The doctor came in around seven in the morning to do some checks , asking if I wanted to rest or have something to eat .

I refused .

All I wanted was for her to wake u P.

Come on love , wake up … RAVEN My eyes fluttered open , and I stared at the sun that was shining brightly through the blinds .

Liam’s scent filled my nose , I looked down to see his head of strawberry locks resting on the bed near my arm .

His

hand was holding mine .

I frowned , seeing the catheter in my hand , pulling it out irritated and confused .

What happened to me ? Where am I ? I rubbed my head , feeling the bandages when I froze .

My heart began to race as Mom’s face returned to me .

No … Was it a dream ? Fuck it wasn’t … I was in a hospital room … I looked around .

Mom was dead .

There was someone in that house … My heart was banging against my ribs painfully and Liam sat up suddenly , instantly getting up from the chair and sitting down next to me on the bed .

” Hey , hey , baby girl it’s going to be ok .

” His voice , huskier with sleep , came as he cupped my face , pressing his forehead to mine .

” Mom ! She’s dead .

Someone was there Liam , I felt it , but I didn’t hear a heartbe- ” He pressed his lips to mine , sending a wave of calmness and pleasure through m e .

His lips grazed against mine sensually and I slowly calmed down .

My rapid breathing calmed down and I slowly kissed him back , his hand moved from my face , tangling into my hair at the nape of my neck , his tongue slipping into my mouth .

I sucked on it letting him explore my mouth , moaning against him .

His heart was beating fast and I could sense his emotions .

‘ I’m ok .

‘ I said through the link , pushing the blanket off me and getting onto my knees .

His arms locked around my waist , lifting me into his lap .

I gripped his shoulders , blushing when I felt him throb against my core as I straddled him , kissing him harder .

He broke away when I needed air , burying his head in my chest .

I blushed even more , but wrapped my arms around his neck , brushing my fingers through his hair , feeling so safe here in his arms .

” I’m ok .

” I repeated kissing the top of his head ..

“ I’m not letting you out of my sight from here on out .

” He said with such conviction that I was worried he meant it .

” You don’t mean that , do you ? ” I asked suspiciously .

He smiled and my heart skipped a beat .

The sun shining on this handsome face of his .

” I do actually .

” Hell no .

” I said pouting , before hugging him tightly .

” You must have felt the link with your mother , right ? ” He asked softly .

I tensed before moving back and looking down at his glorious bare chest .

” I felt something , but I was asleep … My wolf was restless and she must have felt the link break with Mom’s wolf .

” I whispered .

He nodded .

your loss , even if she ” I’m sorry for : wasn’t the best mother .

” He said quietly .

I nodded , yeah , she wasn’t but I still loved her .

I pressed my lips together and looked into his eyes , feeling that prickle in my own that I did not want to feel .

He looked down at me , one hand going around my bare waist .

I realised I was still in my clothes from last night , minus the cardigan .

His other hand cupped the back of my head as he pulled me into his embrace once more .

I clung to him , wrapping my legs around his waist like a monkey , feeling the sadness well up inside of me as I hugged him tightly .

I remembered my last words to her … Wishing things had gone differently … Our relationship had been strange .

Her passing was strange … but I would not cry … After a good few moments , I moved back , my gaze falling to his bulky arms as I tried to change the topic .

” Your biceps are thicker than my waist .

” I said , running my hand over one of his arms slowly .

” Are we going to compare body sizes now ? He asked huskily , I stopped moving my hand up and down his arm .

” What else do you want to compare , our height ? ” I said frowning .

” No , if we’re doing comparisons I would say there’s a certain part of me that is definitely thicker than your forearm .

” He smirked and I froze , it took me a second t o realise what he meant as I stared at my arm .

If sex seemed appealing a while ago … it was terrifying now ….

That would damage my insides ! ” Raven … ” I blinked and looked at him .

” You ok ? ” ” Of course I’m ok ! ” I said , quickly climbing out of his lap and away from that very scary , forearm sized thing .

I couldn’t help but stare at his crotch .

Goddess ….

Liam looked rather amused , I quickly looked away .

Just when Liam was about to speak , the door opened and Aunty Red stepped inside , her hair up in a high bun with a few strands out .

Even at this age she looked like she was a model in her twenties , she had Azura in her arms and the little girl was holding a gift bag and flowers .

” Raven baby girl , thank the goddess your ok .

” She said coming over and giving me a tight hug .

I hugged her back before giving Azura a kiss on the cheek .

Aunty Red glanced at Liam when she moved back from me and cocked a brow .

” Do I seriously need to have to see your morning wood every time .

” She asked , feeling my forehead .

” F ” Then don’t come at the wrong time .

Liam growled before getting up and walking off to the adjoining bathroom .

Aunty Red shook her head , before taking a seat on the bed .

” I heard about Kim .

” She said softly , placing her hand on my knee .

I nodded , sighing deeply .

” What happened to your head , Waven ? ” Azura asked , looking at my bandages .

” I bumped it .

” I said .

” Oh no , let me kiss it better .

” She said crawling off Aunty Red’s lap and giving me a hug then a big kiss on top of my forehead .

” Aww ! I already feel better , Zuzu ! ” I said , hugging her tightly .

She giggled and moved back .

” Mama ! Gift ! ” She said , holding her hands out to Aunty Red , who smiled at her and passed her the gift bag and the flowers .

Just as Liam stepped out of the bathroom , I couldn’t resist smiling at the fact he no longer had a hard – on .

” Wiyam ! Look I got Waven bownies and a teddy ! ” She pulled out an adorable teddy bear and gave it to me .

I took it and gave her a big smile ” Thank you ! ” ” Have you two had breakfast ? ” Aunty Red asked .

We shook our heads and I realised Liam was frowning .

Azura was busy wrestling open the lid to the tub of brownies before taking one out and holding it to my mouth .

” I got to go .

They’ve done some analysis o n the footprint and found another not far from it .

” He said , making my heart skip a beat .

Me and Aunty Red exchanged looks looking back at him .

” Really ? ” I said trying to swallow the brownies .

” Yeah , we’ll see if it’s anything , but there was a scuff of blood , so it may be something .

” He said , coming over he kissed Aunty Red on the forehead before ruffling Azura’s hair and kissed her cheek before turning to me .

” Get the rest you need .

” He said , ‘ Oh and I wouldn’t trust anything from Azura’s hands .

She picks her nose … ” He added through the link , making me smile before he took hold of my chin and tilted my face up to his .

His lips met mine in a sizzling deep kiss that made everything fade away .

We parted after a few moments and Liam moved back .

My eyes fell on Damon , standing there with a bouquet of flowers and a brown bag that I could smell contained breakfast …

Guilt rushed through me as our eyes met , and I felt my heart completely crumble the moment that warm smile crossed his face … Moonlight Muse Author Thank you for reading..