Page 34 of Caged Between the Beta & Alpha
“She isn’t wrong. We do need to sort this out. Now that we’re all back, we need to come to an agreement.”
“So, what? Tell me, how will we decide what’s going to happen? I want her, for myself. I don’t share,” he said coldly, his eyes flashing with anger.
“I know, but what about what she wants?” I asked quietly. It fucking hurt knowing I was the inferior one…
“She can choose. The bond will hurt for a short while, but she’ll get over it,” he said quietly. My stomach twisted, and I looked at him as he began washing up.
“So, you are okay with her experiencing pain? Liam… do you fucking hate me that much?” He paused, clenching his jaw, before continuing to scrub the dishes.
“No. I don’t hate you; I hate this fucking situation. She is the one girl I always fucking wanted, Damon. You got your shit on with Kia, then Robyn, and Goddess knows who the fuck else, but I want just her. I am an alpha. Sharing isn’t in my fucking nature. It’s almost as if Selene’s fucking making a mockery out of me. Yeah, share your fucking Luna with your Beta; that’s some messed up shit. The mate bond is meant to be between two souls. There’s no space for a third.” His voice was cold, and if I already felt like the third wheel, then I felt even worse now.
Yes, there had been a connection between Raven and me, but what Liam felt for her had probably been fucking more. However, now that the bond was there...
I couldn’t even reply. I felt like shit. I suddenly didn’t even feel worthy of anything. I kept my gaze down, drying the dishes silently and thinking of all the crap that was going on.
I heard footsteps. Raven was back, glaring at us both. She went to the fridge and took the milk bottle out.
“Do either of you want a drink?” She asked coldly, or what was her best version of a cold tone.
“I’ll have a latte,” Liam replied.
“No, thanks,” I added quietly.
“Can you even make hot drinks?” Liam asked. She shot him a frosty glare.
“Yes, I can.”
“Okay… good luck.” Liam definitely did not sound reassured.
She got about to making the drinks. The kitchen had just been cleaned, and I wondered if we were actually going to talk. She was about to carry the tray of hot drinks to the lounge when the doorbell rang.
“Who could that be?” Raven asked.
“I’ll go check,” Liam muttered, leaving the room.
Raven placed the tray down, walking over to the door. I followed. Her scent and the way her bare back looked… I turned away, feeling that hole inside only grow.
The front door opened to reveal none other than Alejandro carrying two car seats. Behind him was Kiara holding Dante’s hand. The King smirked coldly as he looked at us.
“Well, well, well, looks like we have a fucking house full.”
“Surprise!” Kiara said, her eyes on Raven, who had gasped.
Just when I thought we were going to actually get to talk. Damn.
A Surprise
Raven
“Kia!” I exclaimed, running over to her. She rushed forward, and we both hugged each other tightly.
“We weren’t expecting you,” Liam said, lifting Dante up.
“It’s a surprise,” he said as if that wasn’t obvious. I smiled. Oh, Goddess, that kid was cute. Al shook hands with Liam whilst giving Damon a curt nod.
I had video-called Al after his brother had passed away, but I didn’t go, knowing they needed time with both their own families. I didn’t want to go and make Liam stay away.
I bent over, looking at the two adorable dumplings that I just wanted to gobble up completely. They were soo cute!
