Page 204 of Caged Between the Beta & Alpha
The movie wasfinished, so I offered to make hot drinks and cut the cake. Taylor was a drunk mess and telling Raven how hard it was to watch that movie. She was apologising profusely whilst he was being very dramatic. Liam offered to help me, so there I was in the kitchen with him.
“What is it?” I asked. I could sense that he wanted to speak to me from the few looks he had cast my way.
“That obvious?”
“Very.” Liam sighed. “I… I can’t make you my Delta, Robyn.”
My heart skipped a beat, my stomach twisting. It felt like I had just been slapped. The excitement I hadfelt when he had first told me… I was ready to make my pack proud…
It’s cool. Things happen.
Although I told myself that… there was also that little voice at the back of my head that whispered its doubts.Everything you ever have or want, is always taken away from you…
Don’t go there, Robyn.I nodded, not even looking up from slicing the milk cake.
“Yeah, that’s fine,” I replied.
“I’m sorry, it’s not on you. I just have this feeling that-”
“It’s okay, Liam, you don’t need to explain it to me. I’m fine.” And I will be in a few days or weeks. I sighed inwardly.Yeah, I’ll be okay.
“I’m sorry,” Liam said quietly. “I just feel like there’s more for you.”
“Sure, thank you,” I said, giving a small polite smile.
I ain’t got time for emotional drama, I just… crap, Rick was going to be so gutted. Oh well, at least the entire pack didn’t know.
I picked up the plated milk cake slices and walked off to the sitting area, feeling Liam’s eyes boring into me. Zack was getting ready to leave but I held out a plate.
“At least try it. I’m sure he’ll be okay asleep for a little while,” I offered, glancing at Taylor, who was hugging Raven but seemed to be fast asleep.
He looked at me, and from the look in his eyes, I realised they all knew. They all knew he was going to drop me. Shit. I brushed my hands over my thighs after passing Damon the other plate and gave a small smile.
“Well, it’s late and I’m super tired. Thanks for the invite, Raven. I’m heading out,” I replied.
“Won’t you have cake?” She asked. I shook my head. I wanted to puke as it was. I felt majorly queasy.
“No, I’m stuffed. Night guys.” I looked around before grabbing my jacket, daring not to even look at Liam and Damon.
“Robyn… night…” Raven murmured.
“Goodnight,” I said, forcing a final smile before I reached the door and left the warmth of the cottage.
I’m sorry, Robyn,Liam’s voice came.
It’s cool.
My lips trembled and I stared ahead. No, it was not cool, but I wasn’t going to let anyone see my real feelings. I hugged my jacket to my chest, walking through the light drizzle of rain. Disappointment after disappointment…
Was I that horrible?
My eyes prickled, and I bit my lip, my heart thumping loudly. The rustle of the leaves whipping in the wind and the distant sound of the woodland animals seemed to just get louder in my ears. I gasped when someone grabbed my arm, spinning me around.
“Robyn.” I stared up into Damon’s soft blue eyes, concern clear in them. I glanced away, not wanting him to see the unshed tears.
“Can I help you?” I asked, pulling out of his hold. His scent enveloped my senses.
“He didn’t want to give you up, but you know with his intuition, he sometimes gets feeling-”
