Page 197 of Caged Between the Beta & Alpha
“Robyn, guaranteed. Only she would take the time to write an essay to argue her point…” He chuckled.
“When I saw how neat and professional the letter was, I had a feeling it might be her.”
“That’s Robyn for you. I guess I have a lot of work to do then.”And something to keep my mind busy. Perfect.
“Yeah, you do.” Liam said, “So, tell me, Alpha Damon, what’s the first step?”
“Getting an assessment and some building plans in place. Man, you know I hate paperwork. Wait, as Alpha that means a shit-tonne of paperwork. “
“Yeah, it does, but I’m here to help you each step of the way. If you don’t like the legal work, I can help with that,” he said, shrugging.
“Thanks... but who will you have as Beta then? “I asked, frowning. Damn, that was my title…
Liam shrugged.
“I was thinking Zack, and then maybe make Robyn as Delta? The girl’s smart, unless you want her...” he trailed off, sounding awkward as if he had just realised what he had said. “Shit, I didn’t mean to take… forget me.” I smiled at that.
“Didn’t mean to take all my women?” I joked. “Well, Robyn and I are over. Raven was never really mine, I think I realise that now, but she’s still my friend, so… you ain’t taking anyone from me. Robyn is a good option. I guess that means I’ll have to choose a beta and a delta, too…”
“Yeah, we could do an assessment and see what everyone’s stats are,” Liam said as we both began walking along, taking in the terrain as we discussed it. I nodded.
“That’s an idea,” I said, giving him a genuine smile. “Thanks, Liam.”
“No need to thank me,” he replied, smiling. The Liam I knew.
“Race you to the bridge?” I suggested.
“Game on!” He said, readying himself.
“Oh, and one more thing. Don’t let me win,” I said, making his dazzling blue eyes widen in shock.
“You...”
“Yeah, I knew. You let me win, Liam, all those times…” I said quietly. He looked up at the shining sun and smiled.
“Actually, Damon… I don’t need to let you win because, with everything we’ve been through, it shows as a person, you are the true winner.” His words were sincere, and this time I didn’t deny them or shake them off.
You are so much more…Those words echoed in my mind as I looked at Liam.
“We both are,” I said. “Go!”
We broke into a run, and although I told him not to let me win… it was okay to play dirty, right? I elbowed him hard, barrelling past him as he stumbled, both of us laughing as we ran towards the bridge.
I was right. Things were definitely going to get better.
Little Minx
Raven
SIX WEEKS LATER…
“Liam, be careful!” I shouted in alarm as he almost knocked over the tub of paint that stood on the ladder.
“Oops, that was close…” he said.
I looked at him in his ripped jeans and shirtless state, with splashes of paint all over him… he was making my stomach knot. Goddess… I wanted him… I had just come off my period, and after the scare from weeks ago, I was on contraception, which I was taking religiously! But getting my period also meant I had gone without sex for a few days, and I craved it.
“Like the view, love?” He asked, running his fingers through his hair.
