Page 195 of Caged Between the Beta & Alpha
I had almost finished looking at the pictures when I stared at the last one. Mom and Dad were sitting on either side of Renji, who was holding a baby in his arms, with Mom supporting him, all smiling at the camera…
Me. That was me. Before our family fell apart…
One by one, I took the things out of the case, some items of clothing, a small teddy bear… the moment felt bittersweet. I would always cherish these items. I slowly replaced them, keeping one photo aside to keep close to me and looked down at the case.
Liam must have gone to the attic at my parents’ house. My heart warmed at his thoughtful gesture.
He came out of the bathroom in a pair of grey sweatpants, which made him look far too sexy. My core clenched, my eyes dipping to those abs and the bulge in his pants. Remembering how he made me feel… the ache between my legs was only just fading…
His hair was dried; clearly, he had delayed to give me time alone. I placed the case on the floor near the bed, my eyes raking over him, wanting him to come over so I could snuggle into his arms or pounce him.
“Want to say something?” He asked, running his fingers through his hair.
Damn, a guy with messy hair is so sexy… not to mention the volume in it…
“Nothing at all…” I said, trying not to stare at how hot he looked.
He smirked, coming over. My heart fluttered when he climbed onto the bed, my chest rising and falling heavily as his scent made me giddy.
“You don’t need to say anything…” he whispered, leaning over me. His magnetic deep blue eyes bore into mine. “For me to know what you want, love.”
His lips crashed against mine in a hot, passionate kiss. I pulled him down, rolling us over until I was on top and kissing him harder. His hands roamed my body as he dominated the kiss, his hand threading into my hair.
Thank you for doing this for me…I whispered through the link.
Always…he replied as his tongue slipped into my mouth, wanting to taste every inch of it, making me moan softly…
Mine.
Three days hadpassed, and everyone had been made aware of Nina’s truth. Her mother had passed away when she was a child; it had actually been after that that Nina had wanted to learn if she had any other family in the pack. Her grandmother, who was still alive, told them that she knew who her father was, but in fear of Nina being treated horribly, she had kept it a secret. She had no idea what Nina had been up to or how she found out. Apparently, Hank himself had made it clear he wanted nothing to do with the child. Nina’s grandmother had been asked a few questions under Alpha command, as Uncle El did not want to risk anything. However, she was indeed innocent and knew nothing.
It was nice to put the entire thing behind us. With spring blessing us with the blooming of flowers and the leaves beginning to return to the trees, everything seemed so much better.
I stared down at Renji’s grave, the soil was completely fresh, and a line of pebbled stones lined it, Liam’s doing. I smiled gently, placing my hand on the soft earth. I looked at Sparks, smiling at the plastic covering Liam had covered him with. Trust him to worry about him getting dirty… Liam was one of the rare men who was so thoughtful and clean.
He’s adorable.
I was lucky that I had people who loved me; Uncle El and Aunty Red, both of whom were really, in a way, like parents to me. It was Aunty Red who helped me when I first got my periods and I had been acting like I was dying. I knew what they were, but, hey, I liked being dramatic. She was the one who got me a few bras for my thirteenth birthday and joked that I needed them. She was the one who was there if I ever had a question. Aunty Angela was great, too. Even when she moved, she kept in touch, but Aunty Red was the true mother figure for me- our Luna, our Queen.
Uncle El shouldered every burden and never let his life spiral out of control. He was strong and caring towards us all, leading the pack fairly.
Then there was Liam; my life, my mate, my love. I didn’t have any doubts. I knew we were meant to be together. It was just so right. I only wished that Damon hadn’t gotten hurt in the process of our love story.
Damon… he was the true hero who sacrificed everything for everyone; for his loved ones and for the man he considered his brother, despite his ill-treatment… the most loving and selfless person I knew. Damon would always be special to me. Our friendship, that bond, was intact. Although I knew things between Liam and him might never be the same again… I hoped that they’d be okay when time healed those wounds.
I looked down at Renji’s tombstone and smiled gently, a soft breeze whispering through my hair. I just hoped that the Moon Goddess could heal his heart and give him the happiness he deserved. He was a pawn in this game, used by the gods. Sadly, in all of this, he suffered as much as Liam, and ultimately, more than Liam.
Liam’s curse was broken, he had me, his family, and soon I knew he would have his title. But Damon, in the end, was alone. I stood up and stared up at the dazzling sun, shielding my eyes.
We broke your curse Helios, with kindness, compassion, and love. Those are the things that will conquer all…
We are a pack, a family, and we will always be one. We will always be here for each other no matter what comes our way because, united, we are at our strongest.
Equal
Damon
It was a few days since everything had gone down. Liam and I were in Nina’s room which had been cleared out. We hadn’t found anything more from her room, which was so damn clean you could smell it. The room had been emptied, and her stuff given to her grandmother if she wanted them. She refused and said to get rid of them, although I knew that was more her respect towards the pack because she was devastated at her granddaughter’s truth and death.To think she was living here with so much hatred in her life…
