6. Two Questions

YILEYNA

I quickly turned away, my cheeks burning as I gulped the rest of the coffee down. I felt him move away, so I quickly placed my mug down and stood up, trying not to groan at the ache in my muscles. I slid my arms out of the shirt, holding it firmly as I twisted it around, sliding my arms back in and buttoned it up. I turned back towards him, his arms now spread over the top of the couch as he glared into the fire, his brows creased in concentration.

“Thanks for saving me.” I remarked gratefully, tugging at the sleeves of the shirt and stared down at the ground. I surely must look a sight in these oversize pants and shirt. Now, what do I do?

I sat down on the small couch and pulled my knees up against my chest, feeling exhausted. “You may not have been at their level, but you shouldn’t push yourself to that extent where you cannot even defend yourself, especially somewhere secluded.”

“Hmm, I didn’t think that would happen, I just thought to train… I’m lacking in far more than shifting.” I whispered, very aware of his hand near my head on the back of the couch.

“Are you? Or are you allowing others to dictate that?” He asked, tilting his head as he looked at me, his hair almost glowing a gorgeous copper in the light of the fire from the hearth.

“It’s true though, isn’t it? I’m not strong enough. I’m nearly eighteen, but I haven’t shifted…” I glanced into the flickering flames, frowning. “There’s already talk that I may be stripped of my rank.”

I looked up into his gorgeous eyes waiting for a reaction, anything to tell me what his opinion on that was. He looked away and into the flames for a second before his gaze snapped back to mine.

“Who told you?” He asked, making my stomach sink.

So, he knew. He knew the Alpha wanted to make him Beta, I didn’t know why that hurt as much as it did. What was I expecting? For him to care? For him to come and tell me? “Does it matter?” I replied looking down at my knees, unable to hide the bitterness from my voice. “The Alpha only mentioned it a week or so ago. Nothing is finalised, there’s still time.” Each word was like a punch in the gut. The tears that I had been suppressing seemed to be on the verge of breaking their dam.

Still time…

“If he gives you the title, you will take it, because he is your king.” I said, forcing a smile.

His face remained emotionless as he looked at me. “No one refuses the Alpha.”

Yeah…

I needed to get out of here… I shouldn’t be here, we weren’t friends… just two people who were always by the princess’ side.

“I’m going to head out, thank you.” I whispered, sounding weaker than I was meant to. “Yileyna…”

I stood up, staggering slightly, my legs felt like lead and my entire body was aching from the workout.

“I’m going to head back.” I walked to the door, my eyes on my shoes.

Just like that, the De’Lacor name would vanish.

“You can’t even walk straight.”

I could smell him behind me. Goddess, he moved so silently.

manage.” I replied coldly. “I need

“What are you doing?” I hissed venomously. “Proving my point. You are not leaving this place until you are up to it.” “You can’t keep me here!” “Nikolai and Kyson are out there, are you sure you want to go back in this weather all alone?” “I never knew you cared.” I shot back. For a moment he stared into my eyes, before he let go of me, letting me fall to the ground. “I don’t. Get out.”

I’ll do exactly that.

stepped out into the rain, my shirt would become entirely see-through… I looked around before walking

“I’ll return this.”

gaze dipping to my breasts which were moving far too much without my bra. “If you want to leave,

onto the sofa. I was leaving, one way or another. I yanked the door open without another word and hurried out into the rain, my arms crossed over my chest as I became instantly drenched. I didn’t glance back and when the door shut, it didn’t bother me. The future Beta… Beta Theon. Nice. I knew I was being bitter, but

snuck into the castle, I was glad that there weren’t many people around, save the guards

quarters. I cursed realising my key was in the pocket of my pants. Pants I had left at Theon’s, along with my bra… Oh

to Charlene, but now wasn’t the time to

to go in search of anyone and so I

rest

that the scent was somehow familiar as strong arms lifted me from the ground. The sound of a key

was holding me didn’t really seem to care. The familiar scent

Home?

man’s footsteps creaked on the

felt like I was somewhere far away. I wasn’t sure…. I was in my house, I could see that

Get up…

my bed. Feeling fingers brushing my hair back

Comforting but…

I heard the door shut before darkness

cold like that? We are werewolves, not immortals.” Charlene scolded as she

you. Now, eat.” She cajoled firmly. I was sitting in bed, it was the following afternoon and I had slept most of the day until Charlene had

Theon.

have found the key in my pants… What was he doing

the first place?

made me feel much better.

promised her, I’d only eat her soup or none…

hungry Charl…

with

it, Leyna?” She whispered, sitting down on my bed and taking my hands

wrapped her arms around me tightly and I rested my head on her slender shoulder, fighting back my tears. “I’ll

his clothes because they were so comfortable and

this entire place

to move out? “Is the Alpha working today?” I asked casually. “Dad is, as always.” She

Charlene leaves, I’ll go visit him. I needed to ask what Nikolai meant about me not

light knock on the door to my quarters reached my ears and Charlene jumped up, her ginger hair bouncing around her. “I’ll grab

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