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 .