Caged Between the beta and alpha
Chapter 3
My Mates RAVEN The following day , I went for a run before showering and getting ready in black flared pants , a black high – neck top , and applying my signature dramatic eyeliner with some mauve lipstick . Opening my window , I climbed out , not wanting another run – in with my parents .
Making my way to the packhouse with the memory drive of some training regime and ideas I had , I headed towards the Alpha’s office . I slowed down when a familiar scent hit my nose . Roasted walnuts and honey . A scent that enveloped my entire body and made every nerve stand on edge . Goddess , please don’t be around . With each step closer to the office my heart was fluttering with nerves .
The last memory I had of Liam tugged painfully at my chest , and it was pretty difficult to breathe . Raising my hand , I knocked on the door lightly before I opened it and stepped inside , stopping dead in my tracks when my gaze fell on the man in the leather chair . His legs crossed at the ankles as they stretched out in front of him , his elbow resting on the armrest . He was flicking through a file , when his eyes snapped upwards , piercing into mine .
He was so much more handsome than I remembered him … He was dressed in a fitted black tee , that did nothing to hide his bulging arms . Goddess he was even bigger than before . A tattoo covered his upper left arm , peeking out from his sleeve .
His hair was styled in a quiff , with a short back and sides , and a scar went down his right eye . How did he get hurt ? But the thing that was most different about him was the coldness in those cerulean eyes . Gone was the warmth that one would have associated with Liam years ago . He cast one glance over me , sending another gutting stab of pain through me . Unwanted , but I didn’t care . I would live for me , mates or not . a When it was clear he wasn’t going to speak , I stepped up to the desk .
” I’m sorry , I thought Alpha El would be here , I have some training regimes I put together . ” I said as his eyes were back on his file . ” Why were you looking for him ? As your Alpha , shouldn’t you be running it past m e ? ” He asked coldly . My Alpha ? ” I … ” He cocked a brow , leaning back . ” Don’t tell me you took this position without even knowing who the Alpha is …. Nice .
You will remember who you’re talking to . He said icily . ” Besides , I don’t have time for some stupid training plans . Discuss them with the Beta . ” My heart skipped a beat at the resentment in his voice when he said ‘ Beta . ‘ ” Ok … Sorry for wasting your precious time , Alpha Liam .
” I didn’t care that my voice sounded bitter . I didn’t wait for a reply , turning and leaving the office before he could even reply , slamming the door shut behind me .
I stormed down the hall , feeling my irritation growing , great now I had to face Damon … Although he hadn’t been as bad as Liam , h e didn’t really make an effort with me either . On my birthday and on Christmas h e would send a message , and when I got injured pretty bad last year , he had sent a small message , but that was it … That night , not only had I lost my mates before I even got them , I lost two of my best friends . I wish I didn’t go to the ball , i f I didn’t nothing would have changed between us .
I was so lost in thought that I didn’t realise where I was going when the sound of a woman’s breathless giggle made me stop in my tracks . I looked ahead to see a gorgeous woman .
I vaguely recognised her . She was leaning against the wall , her hand on a man’s chest as he leaned over her slightly , speaking quietly . A man whose scent of spiced cinnamon and fresh rain hit me like a storm , and with it , the gutting feeling of pain twisted i n my stomach . His head snapped towards me , and I stared into the deep powdery blue eyes of Damon . He quickly moved away from the woman , and that stung .
Why would you d o that unless your intentions weren’t innocent ? ” Raven … I didn’t know you were back … ” H e said quietly , his voice sending a rush of tingles through me . ” Yeah , I came last night . I uh , Liam told m e to discuss the training regime with you . Umm , take a look at them when you have time and see what you think . ” I said , walking over to him , I held out the memory stick .
He looked down at me , and I saw the concern in his eyes . His heart was racing a little as he took it , I let go quickly , not wanting to touch him . Despite it all , I felt a sliver of guilt go through me for what happened two years ago . I looked away , giving the woman a small smile . She really was gorgeous ….. ” Hey . ” She said , ” Robyn . ” She said , holding her hand out . ” Raven . ” I took her hand , and she gave Damon a smile . ” Nice to meet you girl . ” ” You too .
” I turned and walked off , not wanting to spend another minute here . With each step I took , my smile faded away . Crap , I was meant to talk to Liam about the packhouse … I didn’t want to ask him again . Maybe I’ll g o visit Azura and ask Aunty Red …. That sounded like a better plan !