Caged Between the beta and alpha novel Chapter 11

RAVEN Shit , I was running late ! Last night I hadn’t been able to sleep properly and I was paying for it now ! I ran down the stairs three at a time , jumping down the final six and was about to rush t o the door when Dad stepped out of the living room .

” This is a house and I would appreciate you treating it like one . ” He said curtly . ” I’m getting late , sorry ! ” I said hurrying t o the kitchen and going to the fridge to grab a water bottle .

I was about to reach for one when Dad snapped the fridge shut , missing my fingers by inches . I moved back , my heart skipping a beat as I looked at Dad , who was staring at me with a cold glare on his face .

I glanced at Mom who turned her back on me and busied herself with making breakfast . ” This is my house and as long as you are living under my roof , you will obey my rules and that includes letting boys into your room . ” ” Ok . “

I didn’t have time for this , I needed to ask Liam or Uncle El when I could move out … I needed out . ” Raven ! ” ” What ? ” ” Are you showing me attitude ? ” Dad said , frowning coldly . ” I said ok , that I agree , no boys in my room .

” I shook my head , leaving the kitchen empty – handed . ” Useless . ” Dad muttered , and 1 glanced back over my shoulder . How was I useless ? I left the house , just glad to be out of there . ” Hey , Raven !

” I looked up to see Taylor strolling over to me from the house next door , I smiled brightly . ” Hey .

” We fell into step , it was clear he was ready for training . As the elite group , I would train them , but there were other top warriors who headed the other training sessions .

From what I could see , Taylor was one of those who did teach some of the other lower groups . ” You know , it’s impressive to see you in this position . ” He said . ” Thanks , I guess ? Was it so hard to imagine ,

I’ve always been a tough one ! ” I said , showing him my biceps . He whistled , ” Damn , now those are some perfect muscles , I’m envious . ” He said , tapping m y arm as he grinned . ” Of course . ” I said , glancing at his muscular arms .

” You hold nothing in comparison . ” Oh , absolutely not . ” We both started laughing , just as someone I called out to me .

Raven ! ” We stopped , turning to see Zack the Delta come jogging over . He was shirtless . His earring glinted in his left ear and his black hair tumbled over his forehead . ” Hey , guys … ” He said , trailing off when h e glanced at Taylor .

Taylor’s heart was racing and I could sense the tension between them . ” Hi … ” I said , wondering what that was about . ” I’ll see you two around . ” Taylor said suddenly , running off towards the training grounds . Weird . ” What is it ?

” I asked Zack , who was frowning slightly . ” Ah yeah , sorry , we’re throwing a welcoming home bash for Liam .

I mean , w e didn’t really get to with everything that had happened . ” Zack said , running his hands through his black hair . ” Oh , ok and ? ” I asked . ” Well … Can you get him there ? I mean , it’s supposed to be a surprise .

” He flashed me a small smirk and I really wanted to refuse … ” I don’t really know , I mean I might be busy- ” ” Raven , you have got to come too . Come o n , it’s tonight at nine , down by the river on the east side . ” The east side …

Opposite to where the killing had happened , I didn’t really blame them for choosing that . I sighed . ” I don’t know Zack , I have- ” ” Come on , please ? Damon said he couldn’t and I don’t know who else to ask . You two are his best friends .

” Correction ; were his best friends . ” Fine . ” I said in defeat . ” Thanks . ” He flashed me a grin before running off . Great . Liam better not get any ideas . Shaking my head I ran towards the training grounds .

I couldn’t be late , I was the one that needed to set an example . Training was over and I was trying to figure out if I should go find him or if I could just mind link him … Actually , that would be easier . ‘ Liam ? ‘

Raven … Hey . ‘ I was wondering if you know anything about what’s happening with my place …. requested to see if there was a room in the packhouse … ‘ Yeah about that , there’s room 3 on the third floor , you can take it .

Just pop down later to my office and you can grab the key . > ‘ Oh ok , great . ‘ ‘ Anything else ? ” ‘ No. ‘ I didn’t know how to continue , so I left it .. Maybe later , when it was time , I could just call him . Yeah , that sounded better .

I had spent the day packing the last of my stuff , I was so ready to get out of here . I only had a few items left when I quickly decided to get dressed for the evening . I took out a black strapless bodysuit , black shorts , lace net tights and some leather slouch heeled boots that reached just below my knees .

I sat down and applied my makeup . Finishing off with a dusting of highlighter . I looked in the mirror . My smoky black eyes and dark purple matte lipstick complimented my full look . Satisfied ,

I put on some black lace earrings and a choker necklace then finally painted my nails purple . Ok all done . I’m here to show everyone I a m living my life to the best , I am not going to mope around .

I exited my bedroom , making sure to lock my bedroom behind me before Dad and Mom saw the packed bags . Slowly , I crept down the steps . Only when I reached the front door did I call out .