Caged Between the beta and alpha novel Chapter 114

LIAM

Mom and Dad had been gone for over two weeks already , which meant Azura was here with us . Raven had gone early that morning to Kiara’s pack as they had some shopping t o do for the wedding . I don’t get how women’s shopping never finishes , but if they’re happy shopping , what more could I ask for ? Anyway , since Raven was gone , so I was stuck minding my adorable little sister . The only problem was that she’s a four year – old pup who has asked way too many questions and still picks her boogers , although she told me a few weeks ago she doesn’t … Lie . She had been fairly good to be fair , although she gets a bit emotional every time she gets off a video call with Mom . ” So Wiyam , what we do now ?

” She asked , rubbing her nose .I raised my eyebrows , it was past five in the afternoon . ” Well , I’m thinking , how about we make a nice meal for when Raven gets back ? It will be a nice surprise for her , what do you think pumpkin ? ” ” Oo Wiyam , I love the idea ! ” She said with her eyes wide with excitement . ” We make cake too ? ” ” Definitely make cake , Raven loves cake . But I’ll make cake … ” Can’t have her hands in the food .

I felt guilty at the thought , staring at the bundle of cuteness . ” Waven loves Wiyam too . ” She added and I gave her a small smile , ruffling her hair . ” And she loves Azura too . ” ” 1 She nodded and I gave her a tight hug . She was an observant child , and I knew that as she got older , she’ll begin to notice how some people treated her , their glances and their whispered remarks . I was going to protect her the best I could . ” Wiyam , do you miss Waven ? ” She asked , concerned as she stared up at me .

” I do , but can’t I hug my little sister otherwise ? ” I questioned . ” You can . Ok , Wiyam you cook , I go watch TV then you give me the leftover cweam . ” I watched her rush off before I got to work in the kitchen . She sure could be such a good girl . I had just put the roast chicken in the oven and was stirring the custard when I realised Azura was no longer in front of the TV .

Shit , I didn’t even realise when she left ! I could hear her steady heartbeat and rushed to check up on her , pushing open our bedroom door to see her sitting on Raven’s stool in front of the make – up table with several of her make – up palettes and lipsticks open . ” Look Wiyam , I bootiful . ” I looked at her .

Wow , she sure turned into a Halloween horror pumpkin overnight … Garish purple lipstick was smeared over her lips and all around it , her cheeks were a horrendous pink and her eyes looked as if someone had punched her a few times , and to make it worse , the liquid liner was spread all over her lids and around her eyes . Goddess . ” You were far more beautiful before baby girl . ” I commented quickly , going over to her . Shit , would Raven get mad ? She had totally wrecked half these powdery eyeshadows . “

No , I look nice now . ” She pouted at her reflection . Did she really think she looked good ? Shit , now I needed to get this all cleaned u p before Raven got back … ” Ok look , let’s get you washed up ” No , no Wiyam ! I keep it on , I show H Waven I love her make up . ” ” No , if Raven sees you like that she might scream at how scary you look . ” I said , grabbing the wipes Raven used before showering . Wrong fucking sentence .

Her large eyes pooled with tears , getting wider and wider by the second . Her lips quivered and I closed my eyes just as she broke into sobs . ” Wiyam say I scawy , I no scawy ! I want Mama ! ” Tears . An entire fucking waterfall of them . Damn . I remembered the last time I triggered her off , when Raven had first returned home . ” No pumpkin , come on , no crying . You look beautiful , if you want to wear make – u P , you wear make – up , ok ? ” ” MAMA ! ” Shit . I picked her up only for her to scream louder , her sobs getting worse , and she began struggling in my arms . Whatever she had put on her eyes was spreading down her face and now I think even the joker would be put to shame . ” Ok , ok . Azura , listen . “

” MAMA ! ” Shit . I carried her from the bedroom , rocking her slightly to sooth her . W ” Look Azura , it’s Peppa Pig . ” ” Wiyam watch stupid Peppa ! I want Mama ! ” Her face was bright red and , well , black , purple and blue too , but that wasn’t the point right now . The smell of something burning made my fall to the gas cooker . gaze Shit ! The custard ! Fuck , fuck , fuck ! ” One second , pumpkin ! ” I ran to the kitchen switching it off , the smell of burned custard filled my nose and I sighed . There goes that … She writhed and kicked wanting to be put down , so I took her to the sofa , putting her down and crouching before her . ” Ok Azura , come on baby girl , don’t cry , please ? How can I make it up to you ? “

She continued screaming and crying ” Please Azura , come on , I’ll do anything ? Tell me what do you want , sweets ? Coke ? Chocolates ? ” Her screaming suddenly stopped and I narrowed my eyes . Wasn’t that a bit too fast for tears to just stop ? But … her cheeks were soaking wet … I don’t trust kids … Our own mini joker now sat up , staring at me , and I could almost see the cogs in her brain working . ” Wiyam make me sad . ” She stated , her eyes blurring with tears all over again .

” And Liam is sorry , I just miss seeing my beautiful baby sister’s face without this ” I said gently , the urge to wash make – up . her face was hard to fight . ” But Wiyam like Waven wearing make – up . ” She sobbed . ” But my sister is more beautiful . Look , Mom , Kiara and Raven wear make – up because they are getting older and ugly . ” Please don’t kill me , ladies . ” But you don’t need it , because you are a

P. beautiful princess . You don’t need make – u ” I said as she wiped her eyes , smearing the make – up over her hands . ” I tell Mama that . ” She promised , looking so sorrowful my heart squeezed . Goddess , kids are hard .. ” It won’t be our secret ? ” ” No , Mama say never keep secrets from Mama . If anyone make me sad or upset , n o secrets .