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

14. A Moment Of Want

VILEYNA

I wandered the streets that were a lot less busy than before, with most at the banquer, although many teens and children roamed the streets rather enjoying more street food than that of the banquet, I walked along with no destination in mind, refusing to allow the tears to fall

After a good hour of walking around, I decided that I needed to start packing. The Alpha said the passage of the title would be in a week’s time, meaning I needed to get out of there First thing tomorrow, I’ll go looking for a place,

Turning back, I decided to head home.

I gathered a few discarded boxes on my way to the castle, that had probably contained items for the festival; they would come in handy to pack up my belongings. I guess once Theon becomes Beta, he won’t be Charlene’s guard, but I’m pretty sure he’ll still be training her. As long as I don’t need to see him.

I picked up two more boxes and knew I wouldn’t be able to carry anymore, so headed back towards the castle. The guards opened the door.

“Need help?” One of them asked.

“No, thank you.” I replied, carefully squeezing past with my boxes.

The castle was silent save for the sound of music that still seeped through the open windows. I paused, rebalancing the boxes in my grip, realising I had left my bunny at the banquet…

A sudden wave of sadness washed over me. The poor bunny… I was meant to win more for the orphanage and now I didn’t even have one…

I reached my quarters feeling gloomy. My high spirits from earlier were dampened. I placed the boxes down, took my key from my pouch and unlocked it.

The smell of Mom’s candles lingered in the air, and I inhaled deeply.

Home.

I bent down to pick up the boxes. “Already planning to pack up?” I jumped, spinning around, dropping the boxes in the process as I stepped back, only to tumble backwards and into one of the boxes.

I yelped in pain, staring at my legs that were sticking up in the air.

Quiet footsteps approached, and a shadow fell over me. My heart thundered as I looked into a familiar pair of smouldering amber eyes.

“Theon…”

I gripped the side of the box, trying to get my footing so I could get out of it, but failed miserably.

“Need a hand?”

“No thanks.” I shot back icily, remembering how he had walked off an hour or so earlier

He simply crossed his arms, watching me.

“Go right ahead, Get out.”

box over, landing on my side and pushing

burn as I quickly pushed my dress down and glared

over, he slid my dress strap that had slipped down my shoulder back up. His fingers that brushed my skin left a trail of

I looked up at him,

you turn away?” I asked

silent, looking around the room instead, so I began to pile the boxes

me, then

the key out of

trying not to let him see how he was messing

turning away, I

back, gasping to see

up on people like

to make me Beta.” He was serious and I could

Dad by mentioning him… but he didn’t seem to care to remember that before anything else. Dad put his family first. He was the best father one could ask for.” I whispered, my eyes glittered with unshed tears, and I looked around the room trying to

to our kitchen came to mind. I remembered Dad and I were having a pillow fight and Mom was shouting from the other room, only to come

it.

have already told the Alpha I’m happy with my current living space. You won’t need to move out

I stated, about to push past him when he suddenly blocked my path and caged me between his arms, his

stay where I don’t belong. They can take away the Beta position, they can take away this home… but they can’t take away the memories I hold.

like you have it all planned

I replied

His gaze flickered to my lips, and I

Why did you come?

touching you. Who do you want, little storm? Because I assure you I don’t fucking share.” His eyes shimmered gold, and my stomach flip-flopped, but confidence sparked inside of me. I stepped away from the wall and into his personal space,

taking hold of my wrists and pulling my hands away from his neck. “A little too confident, aren’t you?” “What do you want from me, Theon?” I asked softly “One night. This will be nothing more than that.” He said, making my cheeks burn at his reply. 1 I already knew that, although it stung a little, I was

“I assumed as much.”

forward until I was forced against the curtain

pinning my wrists above my head. Stepping back, he took a look at me, slowly letting his gaze trail over my bare legs, his eyes flickering, as they lingered on my thighs… I pressed my legs together, trying

don’t expect me to treat you like a princess, because I plan to treat you like my

sure any other girl would have been shocked or insulted at his words… But

It’s my body you want.” I replied, rolling my eyes. A flicker of

on the same page

an annoying ass most of the time.” I

wet

his knuckles down the centre of my neck. My eyes flickered shut as he leaned in, his nose brushing the crook of my neck, making me shiver. He inhaled deeply, making my heart thunder. He kept my hands firmly behind my back. The knuckles of his other hand ran down the

sigh escaped me as his fingers brushed between my breasts before

question caught me off

matter?” I

really.” His lips brushed my neck ever

he had asked, but the moment his hand caressed my

over my hip and