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.

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

to be in is.” I replied, acting unbothered as I began to unwrap the bandage on my right hand. I was

and what

of me at the insult,

added arrogantly, his brown eyes

his voice laced

you will or won’t be capable of when I’m done with you.” I hissed, clenching

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

I wouldn’t mind adding another one to

disgust. There was no one around for miles and in the exhausted

do just that? Just looking at her makes me want to bury myself

and I swear by the goddess I will

rank anymore; don’t you know what they are saying in court? Theon might be taking the Beta title… and once he does, you become an Omega by default. But play for the right team and we might just make that

words shook me, but I refused to admit that. Was it

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

De’Lacor, and until the king himself strips me of my rank, I am still the Beta

with hunger as his gaze fell to my front and I realised my shirt was sticking to me, almost completely see-through thanks to the rain. In a flash, he grabbed my arm, spun me around and tugged my jacket off

sadistic chuckle, and felt their eyes on me. Nikolai’s

touch me!” I hissed, ripping his hand from my body, twisting back towards them and yanking free from his hold only for him to grab my hand and squeeze it painfully.

get

me against the tree, the jagged edges of the splinters I had created in the trunk cutting into my back. I could feel them embedded into me, making

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

smirk on his face. As much as I wanted to plead for him to help me, I knew he was waiting his turn… The very thought made me

go of me, Nikolai.” I growled

in response and instead stepped right up to me. Reaching down, he forced my legs apart. I shoved

will pay for this, Nikolai!”

“Will I?”.

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

who was a no

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

I struggled in his hold. Did

but I had worn myself down. I felt helpless… useless. Even though I tried so hard, and trained so hard,

use.” He rasped huskily, making me glare at

always been

go!” I hissed, trying to kick him, but he had

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