My Alpha's Betrayal: Burning In The Flames Of His Vengeance

3. The Alpha King

YILEYNA

Surprisingly, Theon said nothing to Charlene when she returned, not even casting her a glance as we made our way back towards the castle. We split up, with Theon escorting Charlene to her room whilst I headed to my own quarters, the Beta quarters. A place that was so empty since Mom and Dad were gone.

I quickly showered before pulling on a navy fitted top, black pants and boots, before I pulled my wet hair back into a ponytail.

I exited my room and almost knocked into Theon, who was leaning against the wall.

“Goddess!” I gasped, jumping back, my heart thumping. “You scared me.”

“For someone so audacious, I didn’t know anything could scare you.” He replied emotionlessly.

“What’s life if you don’t live it at full throttle?” I replied, making sure the door was locked before we both fell in step.

“Let me guess, not living, simply existing?” He raised his eyebrow.

“Are you mocking me?”

“I’m glad you figured it out.” He whispered huskily, leaning down.

My heart skipped a beat as our eyes met, making me feel giddy. His sexy masculine scent invaded my senses, the thrum of his steady heartbeat making my own pound louder.

“Jerk.” I managed to retort, pushing him away.

Theon had only been in this pack for two years, we didn’t know where he had come from, or who he was. The only thing he remembered when he regained consciousness was his name: Theon.

It had actually been Charlene and me who had found him, a few weeks after her shift. We had been out, sneaking away as usual, when we saw a Naga; a half-human, half-serpent like being. Unlike the ones who lived on land, the sea Naga were as dangerous as the sirens, and this one had been no different.

Seeing the bloody body in the Naga’s hold, Charlene had frozen in horror, and although my instincts told me to run, I couldn’t leave someone to die and so I had swum out. With nothing but my sword, I had managed to injure the Naga just enough to free Theon from his hold. Despite him having elemental powers, I had managed to pull Theon to safety and we had then called for help.

But Theon didn’t know that, Charlene had asked if she could say she saved him when she saw how handsome the young man was. As much as I would have loved to taunt him, this was even better. Now I often reminded him that he had been saved by a princess.

We weren’t sure about Theon’s age but he looked to be in his early twenties.

It had taken time for everyone to trust him, but slowly he became one of us and was initiated into the pack. He never regained his memory, but he was hard-working, strong and an excellent warrior, so he had risen through the ranks. He was now an Epsilon rank warrior, which meant there were only four ranks above him and that included the Alpha rank.

Being the princess’ bodyguard was an honourable job, it meant that the Alpha trusted him and knew he was capable of protecting her.

We walked down the hall, I turned towards the Alpha King’s office only for Theon to take a left.

“The office is this way.”

but did I say he was in his office?” He replied as if this

“Right…”

matter how many times you go before him, he was still intimidating and powerful. He was the biggest man I had seen at around six-feet-seven or eight inches, he just looked far too large around everyone else. There was

to the back grounds, and I grabbed the

manners? That’s no way to treat

at me over his shoulder. His gaze

you back for

at his back, my gaze falling to his ass. I couldn’t deny he was sexy, yet he was equally irritating. Although both Charlene and I found him incredibly handsome, he didn’t give us any attention. Although lately, I felt he teased me a little more… or maybe that was me being

him out just as the king slammed two men to

a man made from pure bulging muscles. His tanned skin was littered with scars and tattoos of runes. Symbols and images depicting war and victory mapped his entire torso, and his straggly chocolate brown hair fell below

on time. Who’s next?” He asked with a grin as he turned

but I fear I may not make it out alive.”

still talking to me, even if it was just the

hear you have been training

That was a command.

One I couldn’t disobey.

placing one hand

I wouldn’t even last a few minutes… The two men who had been thrown to the ground got up

The king stated, grabbing a towel

little of both?” I suggested when

me without warning. My eyes flew open and I ducked to the left, just as his fist hit the ground, creating a crack. He turned and threw another punch, using all his brute strength. Of course, I wouldn’t last when it came

to defend or attack

kept dodging when the

Will showed you something!” The sudden anger and irritation in his voice at the loss of his closest confidant was raw

he had… I would never

that he blamed me

even if he never

of anger overcame me, but I didn’t let it show. The urge to release this pent-up irritation was rising within me. If the king had

with my arms and gritting my teeth as I felt something break. I twisted, grabbing the king’s thick forearms, and with all the force I could muster, I kicked him straight in the stomach. I do

I glanced at Theon, a flash of surprise crossing his

strength.” The king grunted, turning away, a clear signal that

right one was at a slight angle, but I was not going to

he meant… the fact that I hadn’t shifted or come into full

up a bottle of water, downing it in a few gulps, leaning against one of the pillars as he looked at both Theon and me. I could feel Theon’s gaze burning into me, but I refused to look at

we are

the one who conquers Astalion ultimately has within their hold the power to rule the

people believed it, but I didn’t think

king nodded with

sky. “I trust you both. Theon, we may have only had you here for two years, but you have proven yourself as a loyal warrior, and an honoured member of this pack. I have placed my greatest treasure in your care, and I know you will protect her with everything. You will honour the oath you took when you