Caged Between the beta & alpha

The smell of chocolate and brownies filled the air , mixed with Azura’s shrieks of excitement .
Sliding on an oven glove , I took the fresh tray of brownies from the oven , I felt calmer when I baked .
Elijah was playing with Azura , tossing her up in the air and catching her with ease , looking as handsome as he did when I first
fell for him .
My king , my mate , my world .
That wouldn’t change , ever , but when you become a mother , the space in your heart grows .
I have three beautiful children that I love more than life itself .
I would die for them , and I would kill for them , but if they make a mistake , I would also be there to tell them that ..
The front door opened , I knew it was Liam from the way he shut the door .
He was always quiet , as if he did not want to disturb anyone .
Kiara was a little louder , but she was with Raven the majority of the time and that girl was loud .
I smiled , remembering their giggles as they thought they were succeeding in stealing snacks from the kitchen .
I shook my head ; we had been young at one point and I knew all those tricks .
‘ Language baby .
‘ I mind linked Elijah , knowing he often forgot his mouth around Azura , I was not happy with that .
” You were under house arrest .
” He said the moment Liam stepped into the kitchen .

” I know .
” He said .
” But I told you I don’t think it’s Owen , so I didn’t really want to leave her alone . ” Hmm , I know but at least for the sake of rules
, just stay here .
If she wants , she can come here .
” Elijah said , frowning .
” Ok ... Hey , pumpkin .
” Liam said , ruffling Azura’s hair .
” Wiyam ! Daddy , catch me ! ” ” That’s great .
” Liam said before he looked at me , coming over , his gaze fell to the ground .
” Hey , Mom .
” ” He hugged me tightly and I wrapped my arms around his waist .
Goddess , please don’t hurt my son anymore .
” Can we talk when you’re free ? ” He asked quietly .
I looked up at him as I moved back and nodded .
” Let me just cut these brownies ... ” He nodded .
” I’ll go take a quick shower ” He left the kitchen and Elijah , who had just finished pouring a glass of milk for Azura who was all
ready to have some gooey hot brownies , came over to me , wrapping his arms around me .
Strong sparks coursed through me , sending my stomach into a familiar frenzy , one I was s o used to , yet at the same time , it
still made me a jittery mess .

” Things will get better .
” He said huskily , kissing my neck .
” I know .
” I replied .
” You’re fucking strong , Kitten , but it’s ok to not be ok at times .
” He murmured , nibbling at my neck .
I bit back a sigh and nodded , trying to ignore the burning need that was settling into my core .
I turned my head , kissing his lips .
He was right , I just needed to tell Liam how I felt too , even if it meant putting my fears out there .
Twenty minutes later , I had a plate of brownies , milk and some toast on a tray .
I took it to the back glass conservatory , waiting for Liam to come down and join me .
He didn’t take long .
Now dressed in some grey jeans and a teal – coloured T – shirt , he sat down next to me .
” Eat , I’m guessing you didn’t get time for breakfast .
” ” I didn’t get time for anything .
” He mumbled , picking up a slice of toast .
I smiled slightly at that ; my innocent Liam wasn’t as innocent as I once thought .

I watched him eat the toast as he stared out at the garden ; the sun was shining , warming the room nicely and a soft breeze was
making the tree branches and grass sway .
My smile faded away and I looked down at the tray .
” Is she ... ready ? I know you won’t push her but ... ” I asked gently .
” Yeah , I’m not pushing her .
” He said quietly .
I placed my hand on his leg .
” I know , I don’t want her to feel emotionally guilty .
I think she seems to know what she wants now and is stepping up to that .
As much as I’m worried for her , I’m worried about you too .
Talk to m e , Liam .
You’re going through so much ; this curse , the entire mate situation ...
” ” It is what it is .
” Liam said , drinking some of the milk before picking up a square of brownie .
” It is , but there’s always a reason for everything the Moon Goddess does .
Grandma Amy knew that Mom , me and Indy were going to come to this pack .
She had a dream but knew it was more .
The fact that she left that note ... maybe she foresaw that there is hope Kiara told me that Alejandro was also given a choice
when he was in a coma , that he met the Moon Goddess .

The Moon Goddess loves u s all Liam .
I believe , deep down , she isn’t treating you as any less or that you are not enough .
This curse ....
I believe she chose you to end this curse because she knew you were worth it , because you were the one most capable of
doing so .
This loophole , or something that she put against Helios ‘ curse , I truly believe that she has faith in you because you are one of
the kindest souls I know .
You always put others before yourself .
” I said quietly .
I believe that , I’ve been thinking long and hard .
There has to be a reason , for this curse to choose Liam .
There had to be a reason the moon goddess made him share a mate ... I mean , why would she do that knowing it would cause
him more conflict ? There was more to this .
” I don’t think I’m as kind as you think , Mom ... I don’t want to share her , I can’t ...... I want her for myself .
She’s not just an object for us to ‘ share ‘ for fucks sake .
I don’t get why this happened .
Sure , people in polyamorous relationships exist , but it’s not for me .
I can’t share her , and this is me saying this calmly , but I’m leaving it to her ... I’m the selfish one here ... if she wants us both ...
and I’m the one who can’t accept it then ...

” He shrugged and my stomach twisted .
” Liam , what are you- ” ” Nothing .
” He said smiling , as he now turned to me .
” I’m sorry Mom , I know I brought back those painful memories .
What I did ... It’s not something I can forgive myself for .
I hurt you and Raven ... and I’m fucking sorry for that .
He took my hands , my heart squeezing at the sadness in his eyes .
” I don’t deserve the love you give me , the love she gives me .
Even if I got lashed daily for the rest of my life ... it wouldn’t b e enough .
Marking someone is ... sick , but I promise you , I won’t become him ... I won’t hurt you anymore ...
I will try to be the son you can be proud of , not the one who causes you to cry endless tears .
” He said , softly cupping my face ” I’m sorry for the pain I’ve caused you , for re opening those old wounds , but I swear on my
life itself that I will not become Zidane , because I’m your son and I will never let you down .
” Tears stung in my eyes , I nodded .
” We love you , Liam , and we have faith in you .
” He wrapped his arms around me , rubbing my back gently as I cried silently .
” It did scare me ....
When I saw you covered in blood ... ” I whispered , clutching his top .
” I saw him ... It just brought everything back .

” ” I know , but I will not let myself become him .
I promise you .
” I nodded as he rested his chin on top of m head , the resolution in his voice was so strong that I truly believed him .