Caged Between the beta and alpha

RAVEN

I had returned to the packhouse after that, not wanting anyone to know what we had just done... My mind kept replaying the moment with Liam and I realised that, despite worrying about him, I was holding back from being myself completely with him because of my connection to Damon.

It wasn't fair on anyone... Damon had mind linked asking if things were ok, and I told him that we didn't really talk but he'd calmed down.

He was glad things didn't escalate and filled me in on what happened inside.

Yes, I felt dreadful ... Aunty Red had also mind - linked asking about Liam as well, but the thing is we didn't really get to talk, so I told her the same thing I told Damon. Things had just gotten out of hand, but I didn't regret it.

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I just... I needed to sort myself out.

Maybe talking to Taylor might help? I needed a friend's insight on this, and I think we both needed each other.

I pulled on some soft black loungewear,

consisting of comfy bottoms, a crop top and a cardigan, before I grabbed some snacks from my stash; Doritos, a bag of mixed chocolates and a share bag of candyfloss. Who doesn't love cotton candy?! Of course, I brought one of my plushies.

You can't have a movie night without a plushie and of course, slippers! I looked down at my fluffy slippers proudly.

I was halfway down the hallways when Owen bumped into me on purpose, but I was kind of expecting it.

I braced myself just in time, shoving him hard and knocking him into the wall on his other side.

A young couple, Lee and Macy, snickered a t that, and Owen shot them a glare.

"So, where are you off to tonight? Your other mates for the night?" He asked, making me freeze.

"Excuse me?"" Come on, we all know you have two mates.

Wow, you're a little slut huh?" He taunted.

"Owen cut it out.

"Lee warned him.

"I can handle this.

"I said, despite feeling shocked at the fact that the entire packhouse knew I had two mates... Was it the guard... Shit... "Actually, I'm going to Taylors.

"I said icily.

"Oh, I never knew he rolled both ways.

There might actually be a bit of a man in the fucking- (Read Daily Updated Chapters www.techkaushal.com)" Owen was cut off when someone punched him across the face. Zack's scent hit me before I realised it was him as he knocked Owen to the ground, punching him across the face again.

"Who the fuck do you think you are insulting ?!

"He growled venomously, punching him again

My eyes widened as I stared at them, but I wasn't going to stop them, Owen deserved this.

"What the fuck man ?!" Owen growled.

"You don't fucking talk shit about him or I swear I will fuck you up!" Zack hissed, delivering a final punch to Owen's jaw, making the three of us watching flinch at the resounding crack. He got off him and Owen groaned, rolling onto his side.

The smell of blood filled my nose as he spat a mouthful out whilst he watched Zack turn away.

I stuck my tongue out at him before trudging down the stairs behind Zack.

"Someone got angry.

"I said, clutching my snacks tightly.

He looked down at my plushie before shaking his head and giving me a look that clearly said, 'You know why.

""And where were you headed to ?

"Zack asked, raising his eyebrow as he looked me over.

"Spending the night at Taylor's "I said, tossing my hair.

Hehe, bet you want to be in my place right now, sucker.

I instantly felt bad when he swallowed and nodded, his eyes filled with guilt.

"How is he?"" He needs time... but he'll be ok.

"I said softly as Nina and another Omega stepped out of the kitchen and passed Zack a large bag full of boxed food.

I gave Nina a small wave and she smiled back as Zack thanked them.

"What's with the food?" I asked, motioning to the Tupperware.

"Oh, I'm taking these for a few of the boys on patrol.

With everything happening, they don't really get breaks often.

He said, shrugging.

"Oh ok! Well, have fun being a delivery boy.

"I said, strolling towards the front door.

"Hey, should you be going out alone? If Liam knew 11 " He won't know unless you open your ' I growled.

mouth.

""I'll walk you.

I raised an eyebrow.

"Are you worried about me, or do you just want to see a certain someone? (Read Daily Updated Chapters www.techkaushal.com) "" Both.

He's avoiding me, not that I fucking blame him.

"Zack said quietly.

I gave him a sympathetic smile.

"He'll come around.

"I said as we left the packhouse.

Ah, the weather was good tonight... We reached Taylor's house shortly after, and I paused, glancing at my own parent's home for a moment.

It felt strange... I didn't know what to feel anymore... " Raven ... ?" Zack asked concerned.

"You ok?" I nodded my head and smiled.

"Of course!" I said before I walked up to Taylor's front door and rang the doorbell.

Zack stayed at the gate, but he didn't leave.

His eyes were on the door.

Taylor opened it looking as handsome as ever, in an oversized tank top and sweatpants.

His eyes instantly snapped to Zack at the gates, his heart skipping a beat.

He clenched his jaw and looked at me, "Hey, you got snacks! I got some too, and pizza is on the way.

"He said, smiling down at me.

"Mhmm.

"I said, giving him a hug despite having my hands full.

I knew Zack had walked off, it hurt to see them like this.

We headed upstairs, and both of us plopped down on his bed.

He put on a movie that he knew both of us would enjoy, although I knew we were both going to be watching less and talking more.

"So, how was your day?" Taylor asked, as we both settled against the pillows.

I placed my plushie next to me in the middle of us both, smiling proudly at it..

He held out the bowl of popcorn he had already prepared, and I sighed heavily at his question.

"Ok, want me to tell you my problems because I have a lot to tell?" I said pouting.

Taylor propped himself up on his elbow, tilting his head.

"Ok... Should I be worried? I mean, I have heard stuff...".

"Well... I guess you heard about the two mates, huh?" I said, throwing popcorn up in the air and catching it in my mouth. "Yeah

I did actually.

Damn girl..." He gave me a small smile.

I sighed heavily.

"No babe, not ok ... "I said and began to explain our entire situation.

The pizza came halfway through and we ate slowly,

Taylor was more in shock than anything else as he processed the entire thing.

I didn't hold back, from how Dad deleted those texts, to everything else.

Telling him how I had chemistry with both and loved them both, but it was also s o different.

How I felt guilty and confused.

The only thing I left out was the curse.

11

And there you have it, my life.

"I said, biting into my third pizza slice.

Taylor let out a low whistle as he gulped some of his fizzy drink down.

"So... That's why things between them two are weird as hell?" He said, running his fingers through his hair.

"Yeah.

"I said, sighing heavily.

"Well, now I'm wondering who has it worse, you or I ... " He muttered.

I gave him a sympathetic smile.

"For what it's worth, I think things will get better.

"I offered.

"So, who will you pick?" He asked picking up a few fries.

My eyes widened as I stared up at him, my heart thundering at his words.

"Pick?" Taylor nodded, his warm eyes full of concern and curiosity.

"Yeah, because it's obvious from everything you just told me that you're going to have to pick one...

"My heart skipped a beat and I nodded.

"Yeah, that has been on my mind... but how am I supposed to do that without feeling guilty?" I asked the one question that haunted my thoughts.