Caged Between the beta & alpha

I didn’t know what to say ... Dante’s birth was the catalyst for Liam’s darkness ? Goddess , I felt devastated for my brother .
We had come to find Mom and Dad , but only Mom was there .
Dad was now the Alpha of the pack again , Mom had filled u s in on everything :
The curse , the card , Liam , the killer , and the truth about Raven’s past .
Alejandro had called to ask if everything was ok and if he was needed , but I told him we were ok , right now there was nothing
more we could do .
” How could you not tell me ! Raven lost her mom and she wasn’t allowed to tell m e ? She ... How are we making a change if
she’s still being told to keep things on the low ? ” I ran my fingers through my hair trying to stay calm , for Mom , I could tell she
was distraught .
Liam had marked Raven and that triggered Mom’s own trauma of what her biological father had done to her ...
Raven ... Seeing the state she had been in ... It broke my heart , and worse , my brother had done it .
Seeing her small figure just lying there ... It broke me , I wished I could take away more than her physical pain .
As for the card that Liam pulled , I remembered it too ...
I just couldn’t believe they didn’t tell me anything , Raven , too .
I felt like a bad friend for not picking up o n , it but she never shared anything with m e , ever .
Her dad was abusive ....
I remember how she used to joke about stuff often ...
‘ Dad would throw a slipper at me if I did that ... Dad is going to really kill me if I’m not home ... I really don’t want to go home ‘
When she used to say it , I would put it down to her wanting to be a little rebellious ... I never realised there was more to it .
In I stared at the ground , my mind spinning .

I’m a bad friend , to Raven , to Damon , and an awful sister to Liam ....
” I’ll try to see if I can find anything on the curse .
Maybe I can try finding some answers .
” Delsanra said , frowning slightly .
I nodded .
” Thanks .
” I replied appreciatively before turning to Mom .
” What about the killer ? ” ” Still uncaught , we have a few clues and have ruled out at least a third of the pack .
” Mom replied .
” Delsanra , is there anything that you can find out ? ” I asked .
” Do you have anything that belongs to the killer ? ” She said turning to Mom .
Mom shook her head .
” They leave nothing behind .
” She said , her eyes looked blank , I knew the entire situation with Raven and Liam was taking its toll upon her .
” Then unless I probe every mind of everyone in this pack , I don’t think I can .
” Delsanra said regretfully .
” Yes , and similar to the Alpha command , we don’t want that .
There’s already a lot o f tension and doubt going through the pack .
Now with Liam losing control , things will be even harder ...
People will feel even more worried , doubt and fear from the inside can cause more damage .

” hair .
Mom said running her hand through her Yeah , we knew that ... I exchanged looks with Delsanra .
” I understand .
Maybe I can take a look at the bodies , see if there’s anything I can do .
” Sure , how long are you two here for ? You’ve left the kids as well Kia .
” Mom asked , now looking up .
” The men know we might be a day .
” I replied with a small smile .
” I think they’ll do perfectly well together , Rayhan and Dante get on like a house on fire .
” Delsanra added with a small smile ..
I looked at her , slightly amused despite the situation .
” Oh , they do indeed .
” I replied .
Dante , due to his abilities , could see Delsanra’s true form and his infatuation with her was still there .
” Where is Liam ? ” I asked , now glancing at
Mom as Azura came into the room , climbing into Mom’s lap .
Mom hugged her tightly and I felt that Azura was that comfort and light Mom needed so often lately .
As for Dad , how much more did he have to suffer ? ” In the cells .
” Mom replied quietly .

My eyes widened in shock , ” But you said he’s injured ! ” I shot up .
” He is ... but he marked her Kiara ... it’s a crime .
” Mom said quietly .
” I could sense her anguish .
Of course , she didn’t want him there , but she had to be fair .
I nodded ,
” I get that , but he is injured , isn’t he ? ” ” Yes , and I hurt him ....
” Delsanra looked shocked but said nothing , I simply stared at Mom .
We knew roughly what happened , but I didn’t know that Mom had hurt him ....
I thought i t was Damon ! I turned and ran from the room , my heart ringing in my ears as I rushed from the
house .
The sun was setting , I heard someone shout for me to wait to be escorted but I didn’t care .
Liam .
Didn’t they get it ? I knew what kind of person Liam was .
He had always put others before him , I get that he had changed , but it was the darkness that made him do it ! I know it’s still
wrong , but leaving Liam alone at this time was not the right thing to do ! It would destroy him ! That would only push him further
into darkness .
Liam always loved with everything he had , gave willingly , and put himself last .
I often saw so many qualities of Uncle Rafi n him .

But leaving him when he needed help , was the worst thing possible .
Fine , h e made Dad take an oath to not heal him , but I didn’t answer to Dad ! I reached the entrance to the pack headquarters ,
slowing down and stared at the two guards .
” I demand to see my brother .
Open the doors .
” ” Yes Luna , we have to ask the Alpha- “
” Boys ... I’m the queen , I answer to no one but my king .
Step .
Aside .
” I said icily , despite both men being in their late twenties at the least .
My eyes flashed and I let my aura roll off .
They exchanged looks and stepped aside , unable to refuse my command and unlocking the entrance .
I also knew they had probably mind linked Dad , but I didn’t really care .
No one could stop me from healing him ! I ran down the hall , my heart thudding loudly .
The bond we had was not something small , even if we were miles apart .
Why didn’t he tell me what he was going through ? Why hadn’t I felt it ? Why was I such a horrible friend and sister ? I tried , I
tried to do my best , but it was never enough .
My heart ached at that , as I rushed past some pack members walking around , heading towards the cells .

” Open the door ! ” I growled .
One of the men thumbed in the passcode .
I rushed past them and towards the cells , slowing down when I saw a bloody mess laying on one of the beds in a cell .
Liam .
Dad stood outside , his eyes looked empty , like a man who had lost everything .
I walked towards him and he looked at me .
I could smell the blood from him .
My gaze dipping to his waist , I knew that , despite the leather jacket he wore , he was still supporting his own injuries .
” ” Kiara .
” ” Dad .
” I whispered , wrapping my arms around him tightly , letting my healing flow through us .
” Don’t ... ” He muttered , pulling away .
He was punishing himself too ... ” Open the door , I need to see him .
” I said .
” You want to heal him , Kia , I took an oath .
# Yeah , I’m not doing this ... Not now .
I simply nodded .
” I do want to heal him .
” ” ” You can’t .

” Dad said firmly .
I looked down at him , placing my hand on his waist , but he jerked away .
” No ..
” So , you’re really not letting yourself get healed because of your son ....
My heart ached for my family .
They didn’t deserve this .
” Ok , at least let me see him .
I want to talk t o him or at least hold him if I can’t heal him .
” I whispered pleadingly , putting on the most innocent expression I could , making sure tears filled my eyes .
It wasn’t hard , considering the amount of pain I was feeling .
I may be mated and a mother now , but I will always be daddy’s little girl .
He looked at me , his eyes softening , and he stroked my hair .
” Only to talk .
” He said quietly , placing a soft kiss on my forehead .
I nodded dejectedly , as if I was giving up , and Dad unlocked the door .
I entered the cell , my heart thumping as I rushed to Liam .
His familiar scent and the blood were mixed together , reminding me of what had happened .
He was awake but I wasn’t sure if he was fully there .
His usual cerulean eyes were washed out , his skin pale covered in a layer of sweat ... ” Liam ? ” I whispered , brushing his
matted locks off his forehead .

” Liam ? ” Genuine tears trickled down my cheeks as I felt the pain of seeing him in this condition .
” Liam , can you hear me ? It’s me , Kia .
” I whispered , kissing his cheek .
His eyes fluttered slightly and I closed my eyes , pressing my forehead to his , my hand still on his cheek as I let my healing flow
through me , feeling it spread through him and sensing his pain .
” Kiara ! ” Dad said .
My eyes blazed and I allowed my aura to flare around me , raising a barrier of pure power as he ran inside .
Unable to penetrate the barrier , he called out to me , but I was not going to listen to him .
He took an oath , I didn’t .
Liam took a deep , shuddering breath , his
eyes flying open as he shot up , backing away from me against the wall behind him .
” It’s ok Liam , I’m here .
” I said softly , cupping his face as he looked around the cell , his heart pounding .
I sat on the small bed next to him , pulling him into my arms .
” Kia ? ” He whispered hoarsely .
” I’m here .
” I whimpered , trying to fight m y tears that refused to stop falling .
I heard Dad walk out and close the door behind him , walking off .

I knew he was hurting , but as Alpha , he had to uphold his responsibilities too .
” W – what are you doing here ? Raven ... Fuck I messed up .
Raven .
She needs you ! ” He said , struggling to escape me , but right now I was stronger .
He had lost far too much blood .
” I’m here for my best friend and my special friend .
” I whispered , referring to what I used to call him as a child .
” For my brother , who always took care of me .
Why didn’t you share what was going on , with me ? “
He moved back slowly , looking at me with eyes that were full of sorrow .
” I marked her Kia ... I fucking marked her .
” He said , his voice breaking , his eyes full of anguish and glittering with unshed undo that .
” tears .
” There’s nothing that can fucking I know , Goddess I know ... I cupped his face , tears streaming down m y cheeks .
” I know ... but we will get through this .
” [ whispered .
I didn’t know how , but we would .
” You shouldn’t have healed me .
I didn’t deserve it .

” ” Are you giving up on life , Liam ? ” I asked softly , my chest aching at the pain and turmoil that he was inflicted with .
His eyes met mine , his heart thundering and I realised I had just hit the nail on the head .
Goddess , he was ... ” I’m not safe to be around ....
You should go .
” He said quietly , his expression going blank .
” No.
I’m staying right here .
” I said , my eyes flashing purple as I kicked my heels off and crossed my legs .
An emotion – filled his eyes , but before I could make sense of it , it was gone .
11 ” She must be devastated or super angry .
” He whispered , looking at his hands .
I tensed ; did he not realise that Raven had almost died ? My heart thundered and he looked at it sharply .
” What is it ? ” ” Nothing , she’s ... I guess a little angry .
” I said , not knowing what to say .
” You’re lying .
What are you hiding , Kia ? ” He asked , panic filling his eyes .
” I ... She’s still unconscious .
” I whispered .
” Unconscious ... Why ? I ... The blood ....

The ... ” The realisation hit him and he looked at me , horrified .
” What did I do , Kia ? Why is she fucking unconscious ?! ” ” Because you bit her so brutally that she lost a lot of blood , I came to
heal her .
” I said quietly , knowing I couldn’t keep it from him forever .
He needed to know .
Although I couldn’t bring myself to say he almost ripped her entire throat out , he still needed to know .
A single tear escaped his eye as he slowly looked down , and , at that moment , I knew he would never forgive himself .