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.”

he was in his office?” He replied as

“Right…”

around six-feet-seven or eight inches, he just looked far too large around everyone else. There was a handful of

the double doors that led to the back grounds, and I grabbed the door before

That’s no way to treat a

one.” His emotionless reply came as he glanced at me over his shoulder. His gaze flicked to my body for

get you

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

out just as the king slammed two men to the ground, making the ground

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 his huge muscular shoulders. He was the opposite of

time. Who’s next?” He asked with a grin as he turned to us, his gold tooth

wouldn’t mind sparring with you Alpha, but I fear I may not make it out alive.” I replied

good to know he was still talking to me, even if it was just the adrenaline of beating us to a

hear you have been training a lot more…

That was a command.

One I couldn’t disobey.

crossing his arms and placing one hand under his chin,

my Alpha, amusement clear in his eyes. He knew I wouldn’t even last a few minutes… The two men

The king stated, grabbing a towel and

I suggested when

and he raised his fist, lunging at 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 a battle

defend

when the king

The sudden anger and irritation in his voice at the loss of his closest confidant was raw and clear, sending a stab of

he had… I would never let my father’s name be

knew that he blamed me

it in his eyes, even if he never voiced it… But didn’t they realise it hurt

anger overcame me, but I didn’t let it show. The urge to release

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 hope he realised I could have kneed him where the sun didn’t shine, but I don’t

slightly and I glanced at Theon, a flash of surprise

but no strength.” The king grunted, turning away, a clear

at

reply, bowing my head in submission. I knew what he

pillars as he looked at both Theon and me. I could feel Theon’s gaze burning into me,

you know why we are constantly attacked?”

slice of the power that the Alpha king holds, and possibly the legend that the one who conquers Astalion ultimately has

it, but I didn’t think Theon was one for

nodded with

and legend comes from somewhere.” His smirk vanished and he looked up at the 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