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.”

dirty look and pushed the box over, landing

remarked, making my cheeks burn as I quickly pushed

dress strap that had slipped

up at him, a flash of hurt clenching in

you turn away?” I

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

to answer me, then I wasn’t going to pay attention

you leave the banquet?” He raised an eyebrow, taking the key out of

racing as I held his gaze, trying not to let him see how he was messing with

why.” I replied, turning away, I walked towards the window to close

to see Theon was

up on

He was serious and I could tell from the glimmer in his eyes he was not messing

announce it like that… It doesn’t matter, but he honoured Dad by mentioning him… but he didn’t seem to care to remember that before anything else. Dad put his family

remembered Dad and I were having a pillow fight and Mom was shouting from the other room, only to come and join in. That night, the meal was

it.

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

sympathy, I’m moving.” I stated, about to push past him when he suddenly blocked my path and caged me between his arms, his hands firmly on

this place.” “I’m not… I mean… I’m attached to the memories here… but I won’t 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

have it all

I replied

my lips,

Why did you come? You walked

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

you want from me, Theon?” I asked softly “One night. This will be nothing more than that.” He said, making

“I assumed as much.”

was forced against the curtain behind

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 to satiate

two rules; don’t get attached and don’t expect me to treat you like a princess, because I plan

girl would have been shocked or insulted at his words… But they only

It’s my body you want.” I replied, rolling my eyes. A flicker of something crossed his eyes, but he simply cocked

on the

most of the time.” I shot back,

you’re soaking wet for.”

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

fingers brushed between my breasts before continuing their descent down my

question caught me off guard, despite the burning fire of

it matter?” I

my neck ever so lightly, yet

relaxed a little, wondering why he had asked, but the moment his hand caressed my thigh,

my hip and down between my legs until his fingers grazed my