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

4. My Worth

YILEYNA

Last night’s events were fresh on my mind, along with Alpha Andres’s and Theon’s parting words, I hadn’t even been able to thank him for helping fix my arm. Something that I could have done myself, but it’s a lot easier when you’re not the one snapping your bones back into place. I hadn’t shifted yet, so I didn’t heal as fast as those who had.

I had woken up with Theon’s words playing on my mind and an ache between my legs that begged for only one man’s touch. As much as I was sure I could find a man to satiate the hunger, I didn’t want just anyone.

I had changed and come out to one of the smaller, less frequently used training fields. No one really came this far out often, and since the pack had in a way shunned me, I felt more comfortable training out here alone.

Rain had fallen heavily all through the night and it was still ongoing. The ground beneath my feet was muddy and my boots were completely covered in it. Squelching with every move I made as I punched the tree repeatedly, venting my frustration.

I was wearing a tank top with a leather jacket and pants; my hair was open, and I was completely drenched despite the overhead branches that partially shielded me from the rain. I didn’t mind it, I was simply relieved that there was not a soul in sight. I guess the regulars were all training in the indoor courts and halls.

I punched the tree again, the Alpha’s words ringing in my head.

‘Talent but no strength.’

The tone of his voice made it obvious I was just a failure…

I punched the tree harder, staring at the blood that streaked the trunk. Despite the bandages I had wrapped around my hands, I had still bruised them. The once white wrap was covered with dirt, water, and blood.

Useless.

A failure…

I was a shame to the De’Lacor name… I was meant to be my father’s legacy… Someone who he’d be proud to call his daughter, the future Beta, but without my wolf, I don’t think that title was going to be mine.

It had been two months and I knew the rest of the ranked wolves wanted the king to pick a new Beta… No doubt the Gamma and Delta wolves had their eyes on that position. A position that was rightfully the De’Lacor’s.

I felt an all-too-familiar stinging in my eyes as I continued to hit the tree. My grunts, whimpers of pain and effort faded into the sound of the downpour. Weather that truly fitted my mood.

I kept going, no longer focusing on anything but the pain in my entire body, I knew I was going to end up in bed for an entire day after this.

I stumbled, my feet skidding in the mud. I fell forward, bracing my hands on the tree as my knees hit the ground.

“Now I think that’s the best position for you to be in.” A haughty voice from behind came.

Irritation flashed through me as I got to my feet, turning to look at the two young men who stood there. Nikolai and Kyson. Warriors that were of the same rank as Theon, but unlike him, both were trash in my eyes.

blue eyes, one might

for me to be in is.” I replied, acting unbothered as I began to unwrap the bandage on my right hand. I was shaking from exhaustion and the number of splinters embedded in my hands

have ourselves an Omega… and what are they good for, Kyson?” Nikolai remarked, a smirk

inside of me at the

Kyson added arrogantly, his brown

replied, his voice laced

I’ll show you what you will or won’t be capable of when I’m done with you.”

it to better use.” Kyson stepped

on as he was, I wouldn’t mind adding

miles and in the

her

and I swear by the goddess I

rank anymore; don’t you know what they are saying in court? Theon might be taking the Beta title… and once he

I refused to admit that. Was it

eyes were predatory, like the animal he was. Unmarked women were just targets for men like them, and one without

De’Lacor, and until the king himself strips me of my rank, I am still the Beta candidate.” I warned, my voice sounding

his gaze fell to my front and I realised my shirt was sticking to me,

Kyson’s sadistic chuckle, and felt their eyes on me. Nikolai’s hand reached around, grabbing

hold only for him to grab my hand and squeeze it painfully. I winced as I felt something break, making me gasp in

get away from here.

me against the tree, the jagged edges of the splinters I had created in the trunk cutting into my

push him back, but he was a wall of muscle and one that was not going to budge no matter how hard I

Kyson, who stood there watching, a smirk on his face. As much as I wanted to plead for

me, Nikolai.” I

down, he forced my legs apart. I

for this, Nikolai!” I

“Will I?”.

not… he was the respected son of one of the highest-ranked families… No, he wouldn’t pay because I didn’t have my father to protect

one who was a no one…

he forced himself between my legs,

like a brewing storm, as I struggled in his hold. Did he really find pleasure

using all my willpower and strength to fight him, but I had worn myself down. I felt helpless… useless. Even though I tried so hard, and trained so hard, I was still

let’s put this body to good use.” He rasped huskily, making

been so…

kick him, but he had my legs clamped between his, restricting me

hand squeezing my neck as he forcefully pinned my head back against the tree trunk, his eyes falling to my