Page 172 of Caged Between the Beta & Alpha
“Hi,” I greeted as he turned to Raven.
“Hey!” She said, giving him a smile before hugging him.
I watched them as he hugged her back and looked away, giving them a moment. The sacrifice they made for me wasn’t something I’d forget, and as much as I wanted to keep her in my arms, I couldn’t be more selfish with her than I already have been.
“How are you feeling?” Damon asked her quietly.
“Perfect,” she said, smiling.
I knew a few of the higher-ups probably knew she had gone into heat as both Zack and Damon needed to cover for me. I saw Damon’s ex glance towards us, lowering her head to me before she walked out towards the back.
“Well, unless we are going to be like the old folks and stay inside, shall we head outside?” Zack asked.
“Oi! Who you calling old, pup?” One of the older men shouted, already downing beer like water.
“Or do you want to try us? We may be old, but we can assure you that we are strong and able!” Another called out.
“Oh, I can vouch for him! He is very able!” His mate said, blushing as the other old she-wolves all began to tease her.
Yeah, still young at heart.I smiled slightly as Zack raised his hand in surrender.
“Sorry.”
“You deserved that, babe,” Taylor said as they led the way out, Damon following them.
I turned to Raven, who looked at me just then. She looked breathtaking. It was a little different than her usual colour, but she suited it beautifully. The dress hugged her curves, emphasising that tiny waist and cleavage before draping over her sexy ass. She reached up, her eyes flashed, and her heart raced as she cupped my face, tugging me down.
Raven…
She didn’t reply, simply placing a soft kiss on my lips. The sparks were dancing between us, yet beyond them, I felt her lips quiver slightly as she pulled away. A ripple of whispers spread through the old wolves, but I pretended not to hear them as Raven wrapped her arms around mine, resting her head against my shoulder. I was hurting her once again. I didn’t like the silent treatment.
“I knew it!”
“That’s our Luna!”
“I see Scarlett in her.”
They make a cute couple; I just hope she’s not a magic lover…”
I frowned, feeling a flare of anger. I knew what they were insinuating; the birth of Azura…
“Ignore them,” Raven whispered, but I was far too angry to do so.
I turned back towards them, staring at the granny who had spoken, about to speak. My eyes flashed when I felt a hand on my back.
“Patience, Liam. I’ll handle it. Go outside,” Dad said quietly, his eyes blazing cobalt. He didn’t like anyone saying anything about Azura’s birth as much as me. He had made it clear it was never to be talked about. I just wished people weren’t so fucking backwards…
“Drink?” Mom asked, pushing two glasses into mine and Raven’s hands.
“You look good, Mom,” I said, giving her a hug.
“Thanks,” she said, doing a small twirl in her cerulean dress that matched Dad’s eyes. “Where’s Elijah gone?”
“Handling something inside,” Raven said, her attention going to the small kids’ area that was all decked out with balloons, a bouncy castle, a ball pit, and some omegas dressed up as cartoon characters. “Ooh, there’s a kiddie area?”
“I don’t think anyone is going to feel comfortable leaving their kids at home,” Mom replied as Raven hurried over to go see the kids. “She sure loves kids.”
“Hmm?” I raised an eyebrow, a little too distracted by Raven’s ass.
