Page 210 of Caged Between the Beta & Alpha
“They’re only glasses, Liam.” Uncle El frowned at him.
“I fear for Azura when you leave,” Momma said, smiling slightly.
“Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of her and spank Liam’s butt if he is mean to her,” Raven chimed in.
“Or I’ll spank yours,” Liam shot back with a smirk and a wink at Raven. Momma and Aunty Red chuckled.
“I’d say something, but I don’t want to make him cringe,” Aunty Red teased.
“Zuzu already told us about Uncle El’s kink, or is it yours? Remember at that dinner ages ago?” Raven giggled, making Momma and Aunty Red laugh, despite the light blush on their cheeks. I exchanged looks with Liam. We so didn’t need to know that.
As for Momma, she had done a complete turnaround. She was herself, and despite the pain in her eyes that often surfaced, she had been able to accept it. To be honest, I couldn’t be thanked for it; Aunty Red, Robyn, Raven, and Channing were the reason...
Speaking of Channing, I saw him and Momma spending a lot of time together. I saw how they texted, laughed, and even flirted. Although Mom was ten years his senior, if they were happy, what more could I ask for? And when she had told me he would be joining us tonight… well, that was all the confirmation I needed.
The doorbell rang, and Momma looked up.
“I’ll get it.”
I saw Aunty Red smile and nod before she looked at me. I gave her a smile. Things had changed over the last year, but for the better. She came over and wrapped her arms around me.
“You are incredible,” she said, kissing me on the cheek.
“Thank you, Aunty. So are you. It’s thanks to you Mom got to where she is now,” I replied quietly.
“No, everyone contributed, but above all, it was her own strength and the fact that she had a son as amazing as you by her side.”
“If you two are done, shall we get to the dining room?” Uncle El remarked, a small frown on his face. I smiled. Damn, the man got jealous so fast. I wrapped my arms around Aunty tighter.
“I don’t want to let go,” I teased. He shook his head, leaving the room as Aunty Red smirked.
“Typical Elijah,” she said, letting go of me. We both picked up the last two trays, leaving the kitchen and entering the dining room.
“Hey, Damon,” Channing gave me a wave.
“Hey,” I replied. He was my Beta, but he may just be my momma’s boyfriend soon, too. That was a tad awkward, but, hey, this entire room was an interesting bunch.
“Sit down,” Liam told me, motioning to the seat next to him. I nodded, dropping down onto my seat. Yeah, things were back to normal between us, and it felt great.
We all began eating as everyone chatted, and I turned to the window, staring at the moon. Tonight I felt a little restless whenever I glanced at it.
“The food is amazing, Luna Scarlett,” Channing complimented.
“Thank you, but please call me Scarlett,” Aunty Red said, glancing at Azura, who sat by Raven.
I really wanted those two to have pups of their own because as much as I’ll enjoy being that cool uncle, I would also enjoy seeing Liam getting stressed out.
“So, when are you having pups?” I asked quietly.
“Let me enjoy a few years with my mate,” he replied, glancing over at Azura. “Besides, we have Azura. She’s enough.” I smirked.
“Ah, I can’t wait for you to be a stressed-out dad.”
“Evil much?”
“I will enjoy your suffering.”
We smiled at each other before returning to our food, Liam pulling Raven close and kissing her.
