Caged Between The Beta & Alpha
Chapter 57

LIAM

I was in my office with Damon. This was probably one of the f*****g rare times we were completely alone and the vrge to get rid of him wasn’t f*****g overtaking me.

The entire table and part of the floor were littered with papers and photographs. I couldn’t believe I was in this f*****g situation, where we were trying to rule out those who had full alibis around the time of the murders. Zack, Damon and I were the only ones working on this and it was f*****g a lot, maybe we needed to bring in a few more people. I know Dad offered and I might take him up on that. Mom had aunty Monica and Azura to take care of. Maybe Raven.

I l!cked my l!ps remembering what happened earlier… Perfect was not even enough to describe it…

She was f*****g divine, and that pretty little pvssy of hers was so bloody fine… Feeling myself twitch in my p*nts, I frowned pushing the thought away.

F**k.

“It would have been easier to just put them all under Alpha command.” I said coldly, trying to focus.

I still intended to do that, but only with those who had blanks in their alibis. We were hoping to cut out at least eighty percent of the pack.

“It’s about trust and respect.” Damon murmured, organising the files into ranks.

With a pack with over a thousand members, it wasn’t f*****g easy. At least we could rule out the pups.

I still, they’d understand.” I said. Looking at the warrior files in front of me, taking a few papers that were stapled together, I tilted my head. “I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s this f*****g a*ssh0le…”

Damon turned to look at the papers I held.

“”Owen… Yeah, he’s a pr!ck, but I don’t know, I feel he’s just too obvious.” He murmured.

“And the job does feel too clean for him.” I added, but still, we couldn’t just cross anyone out.

The pile of those who were definitely ruled out thanks to full alibis was small… less than 200… That was far too f*****g low…

“I’m covered.” Damon said, holding up his pile, frowning when he saw the one under him. “You got yourself here? The f**k?”

I c0cked a brow, massaging my temples, feeling a headache coming on.

“With my psychotic tendencies right now, I could be a f*****g prime suspect. I don’t remember r!pping Jacob’s arm off, so…”

The only ones spared from the assessment were Mom and Dad. The rest were on it to make it fair, although deep down I trusted Damon, Raven and Zack. It was a guideline we were following. Zack did his search on me and Damon, Damon did Zacks yeah and made a mess. This job is too clean to even think it’s you.” Damon murmured. “Zack is totally covered. “

“Great, at least two of the higher position ones are.

The priority is the security team, who do we have covered?”

“Esteban… Drew… Ben… Cassidy…”!

I nodded. That made me feel a lot f*****g better.

“Mom..

I looked towards him as he picked up his mom’s file and I felt a sliver of guilt. Putting Aunty Monica in this sh!t wasn’t right. He simply flicked the file open, staring at the many blank sections. It was obvious there ‘ll be blanks, she stayed home for the most part.

“I won’t put her under Alpha command. ” I said quietly.

He looked at me and shook his head.

“No, I get it.” He said, his voice as calm and gentle as f*****g ever, placing her file into the larger pile.

I walked over, taking the file and putting it in the other pile.

“I said, I won’t.” I said firmly, my eyes flashing warningly, before walking back to my desk.

A silence fell between us before he called me.

“Liam…”

I glanced at him, raising an eyebrow.

“Thanks. I appreciate it.” He said quietly.

I gave a curt nod and we continued our work. It was weird yet calming, almost like old times before our fvcked up mate situation. Hours had passed and we were still working on it. Even Zack had shown up and we scoured through the files together.

Damon had gone to get us some hot drinks and had just gotten back, shutting the door after him.

“Thanks.'” I said, grabbing a bar of chocolate from the tray, massaging my forehead.

My eyes fell on the tub of painkillers and I glanced up at him, but he was back to his work.

Thanks… but I wasn’t able to say that to him. I took two pills, swallowing them down with some water.

‘Shall we rule out the ten- to fourteen-year-olds?

Zack asked, looking at a wad of files.

“No, we know even kids can be killers…” I said, dropping back in my seat.

“I think it’s a female.” Zack said, suddenly making both Damon and I look at him sharply.

“What?” Damon asked.

“Look… don’t you think the job is really clean?I don’t know. I feel like a female would be this precise.

“I don’t think so. Men can be too.'” I shook my head.

“‘Any reply about the handwriting analysis?” Damon asked.

“Yeah, both are inconsistent with one another.

There’s been some tracing, some changes between the slant, and the speed and pressure of the pen varied drastically. ” I muttered. “We only got that it is definitely the same person.

“So, they were careful there too.'” Zack muttered.

“And no f*****g scent. ‘” I said, frowning. “As if the messages were written and kept until nothing remained, or they wore gloves and somehow disguised their scents.”

‘Were the papers tested for any remnants of scent masking sprays or anything?” Zack asked.

“Yeah, nothing.” I frowned.

“And our f*****g werewolf abilities don’ t help with this sh!t.'” Damon murmured, grabbing a mug of hot chocolate for himself.

Zack nodded, picking up his coffee and looking between the two of us before glancing away.

“Want to say something?” I asked, c0cking a brow.

“No, just glad we are working together.” He said, with a small smirk.

“Hmm,” I said, ignoring Damon’s grin.

“‘Raven didn’t come home, did she?” Zack asked hesitantly.

“She went to Taylor’s” I said, frowning when Zack looked disappointed. My eyes narrowed. “What’s your problem with that?” I asked icily.

“‘No problem at al..” Zack said, but his tone said otherwise. He sounded f*****g down.

Did he have a f*****g crush on her?

My eyes flashed dangerously at the thought, but I don’t know… I never got that vibe from him before.

We finished our drink and I glanced at the time: Ten to three…

“Let’s call it a night.” I said, running my fingers through my hair, knowing it was probably a mess now from the number of times I had run my fingers through it. I stood up stretching, I needed to sleep.

Maybe I’ll take her room. Although I wish I could cuddle up to her, I’m going to have to deal with her scent…

‘Liam….” Raven’s whimper came suddenly through the link, making my heart thud.

Why did she sound… scared?

What is it, Love? Are you ok?’ I asked, my heart beating way too f*****g fast. A thousand worries and fear rushed through me.

Zack and Damon looked at me, sensing the change.

She didn’t answer. I rushed to the door, both boys instantly following me.

‘Raven, where the f**k are you?’ I asked, fear enveloping me.

Liam… Mom…”

Raven! Raven? F**k!?

But nothing. I felt as if I was hitting a wall and I knew she had not f*****g blocked me off.

“Something is wrong with Raven!” I said, running down the steps and out the door faster than the other two.

“I’Il link Taylor, she was with him!” I heard Zack say as I rushed towards Taylor and Raven’s parents’ home.

She had mentioned her mom…

Did she link you? Damon asked, worry clear in his voice.

Yeah.’ I said, speeding up.

I left them both behind. The moment I reached the houses, I saw Taylor banging on the Jacobs’ front door.

“Alpha! Zack linked me-“

I pushed him aside, breaking the door down. F**k her scent was here… I ran up the steps, taking three at a time then ran down the hall. The smell of b***d hung in the air. Panic and fear wrapped around me, and all I could think about was Raven. Be f*****g ok.

My heart was in my mouth as I pushed open the door to the master bedroom. Coming to an abrupt halt and my eyes widening in shock at the sight before me.