Caged Between the beta and alpha novel Chapter 104

It was a few days since everything had gone down . Me and Liam were in Nina’s room , that had been cleared out . We hadn’t found anything more from her room , which was so damn clean you could smell it . The room had been emptied , giving her stuff to her grandmother if she wanted them . She refused and said to get rid of them , although I knew that was more her respect towards the pack because she was devastated at her granddaughter’s truth and death .

To think she was living here with so much hatred in her life … I walked over to the window . It looked out towards the training grounds , and I wondered how much time she spent here watching us , or Liam . Even in such a place , behind such an innocent mask , there was a killer , burning from within with hatred and vengeance …

There are all types of masks that those around us wear ; masked by our fake smiles and passive expressions , the lies hidden inside , the pain we hide to pretend we are normal … the jealousy , the bitterness , the sadness … We all wear them … I did too . Lately though , I’ve talked about how I felt . Maybe it took Liam marking Raven to make me snap , but it worked . It had been a turning point that perhaps I needed , I just wished it hadn’t been something so horrible as that to finally make me step up.

Liam crouched down by the skirting board and I glanced over at him . ” What is it ? ” He stood up again , holding a small photograph . ” Who would have thought that piece of scum had a child . ” ” I know … ” I said , glancing at the picture for a moment . ” If only she actually asked someone the truth , rather than just wrap herself up in lies and her assumptions . ” I’ve assumed stuff , so I can see it happening . ” He said , sighing as he opened his hand , his aura surging around it .

I watched in shock as the photograph began to shrivel up as if it was burned by the blue flame – like aura . ” Whoa … ” He gave me a small smile . ” I guess I have some similarities to Kiara . ” How did you hone it on just your hand .. He shrugged , dropping the burned paper t o the ground . ” I’ve always been more in control than Kia , besides , she carries the Asheton power whilst I think I’m definitely more Deimos . ” ” You are the Deimos prince .

” I said , crossing my arms . O ” I don’t like that title ; I think I’ve used titles enough to last me a fucking lifetime . ” He said , sighing as he crushed the remnants of the picture beneath his boot . ” You are an incredible Beta Damon … One who has stepped up to the job the moment your father passed away , but I know if I just say I don’t think of you as anything less than me , it’s worth nothing .

So … I want to show you something . ” He jerked his head towards the door and I raised an eyebrow as we both left the room and packhouse , heading towards the north side of the pack into the trees . It was nice to see the children playing around the pack again . ” Is this like a surprise set up in the middle of a forest , where you are going to confess your undying love ? ” I joked . ” Not exactly . ” He smirked , as he headed towards the river . I frowned as he crossed the bridge and kept walking .

” Ok , are you planning on killing me in the middle of nowhere ? ” I asked . ” Definitely not . ” He replied as we walked through the trees , not stopping for a good ten minutes until he suddenly slowed down . I raised an eyebrow , looking around , we were on pack grounds that were only really used for running , ” What are we looking at ?

” I said , glancing around . ” We are looking at the future home of the Blue Moon Pack . ” He said . I frowned ; this was Blood Moon territory www . ” Are you changing the pack name ? ” I asked , looking around . This location was big , but I’m sure our current location was larger . Why would h e move this way ? He chuckled ” No , The Blue Moon is going to be the Blood Moon’s sub pack , led by its own Alpha … Alpha Damon Nicholson , my brother .

” Liam said quietly , my eyes snapped up to his . His words resonated in my head and I was shocked to see the glitter of emotions in his eyes . My heart raced as I stared at him . There was no guilt in his eyes , simply sadness and sincerity . ” I wish I could keep being selfish and keep you by my side forever , to have you a s my Beta , but you are worth far more … and the pack’s growing too large . To start with , it was two packs combined .