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.

been Nikolai who had spoken. With his dark hair and blue eyes, one might think he was handsome, but

best position for me to be in is.” I replied, acting unbothered as I began to unwrap

have ourselves an Omega… and what are

at the insult, I was

arrogantly, his brown

his voice laced

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

tongue on you, maybe we could put it to better use.” Kyson stepped forward; his shoulder-length blond hair was pulled back in a pony, displaying the scar that ran across his

I wouldn’t mind adding another

around for miles and in the exhausted state I was in, I didn’t want

just that? Just looking at her makes me

and I swear by the

in court? Theon might be taking the Beta title… and once he does, you become an Omega by

but I refused to admit that. Was it true? Theon may

was. Unmarked women were

until the king himself strips me of my rank, I am still the Beta candidate.” I warned, my

eyes darkening with hunger as his gaze fell to my

felt their eyes on me. Nikolai’s hand

twisting back towards them and yanking free from his hold only for him to grab my hand and squeeze it painfully. I winced as I felt something

get away from here.

splinters I had created in the trunk cutting into my

and one that was not going to budge no matter how hard I tried. I was as weak as a pup,

as I wanted to plead for him to help me, I knew he was waiting

of me,

down, he forced my legs apart. I

pay for this, Nikolai!”

“Will I?”.

highest-ranked families… No, he wouldn’t pay because I didn’t have my father to protect me

was a no one… even if no one

back roughly, pinning my arms to my side as he forced himself between my legs, and I felt my stomach churn as I felt

a brewing storm, as I struggled in his hold.

but I had worn myself down. I felt helpless…

body to good use.” He rasped huskily, making me glare at him in

he always been so…

trying to kick him, but he had my legs

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