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

31. Resentment

THEON 

“Theon, behind you!” Yileyna shouted, wrapping her arms around my head just as something slammed into us, the impact ramming us against the wall.

The throbbing pain where the side of the crate had hit my head was intense. It was accompanied by the strong smell of blood.

Fuck

I lifted my head from her breasts and she slowly moved her arms. Letting go of her, I turned and shoved the crate that had hit us away and pulled her to her feet. Blood covered her arm where she had protected my head and a flash of guilt filled me. She stood there unbothered about her injuries, gripping the wall as the ship lurched again. 

“What‘s happening?” She asked as she was thrown to the side. I grabbed her around the waist, pulling her close as I tried to make my way to the ladder.

“We may have reached the Lifeless Abyss.” I replied, as another sharp lurch threw us to the ground. Two crates crashed against one another, one of them splintered open and a pile of apples and melons tumbled out in all directions

“Well, it‘s definitely does not seem to be lifeless.” She muttered.

I kicked away another barrel, pulling her towards the steps once more.

“You knew that.” I remarked.

“Obviously, I just don‘t get why it‘s named The Lifeless Abyss.”

“Because no one survives a journey through. Thick with sirens and sea monsters, it’s a nightmare for all sailors.” I replied, lifting her up so she only had a few steps to climb.

“True…” She murmured, grabbing the ladder and climbing. I kept hold of her thighs, making sure she didn‘t fall; she was fast, and despite the violent movements of the ship, I took a moment to admire her derriere. 

Once she was out, I climbed up and shut the door behind us, wondering how much food would be damaged down there.

“Go to your cabin.” I commanded her, making her turn to me in surprise. 

“No.” She replied as if I was saying something unbelievable.

 “Yileyna, this time, just listen.” I said, clenching my jaw. I get that she helped, but I couldn’t have her out there, not when we were probably already in the very sea where I lost two of the most important people to me.

 “No.” She turned stubbornly, about to go towards deck when my eyes flashed, my anger raging through me. I grabbed hold of her arm, spinning her around and against my chest. She was about to argue when I placed a finger to her lips.

“Not this time.” I whispered, hitting the pressure point in her neck hard, instantly making her eyes roll before she fell unconscious in my arms.

once more, and Ryan‘s voice came in

There‘s something attacking the ship! Could use you

replied shortly, walking down towards

of Valentin and Patrick, both of whom looked

her to the princess.” I commanded coldly, passing

bowing his

my scent still lingered on her, as much as

in that way, but it was a bit too late to change that

form was going to help. The moments from earlier replayed in my mind and I frowned. What was I even doing

pushed the thoughts away as my eyes fell on one of the large black tentacles

A Kraken.

down, I‘m taking you with me!” Flynn growled. I didn‘t

ten years ago. My eyes blazed as I broke into a run, spinning the huge sword and, with full force, swung, slicing off the tentacle that was wrapped around

signal, burn it!”

ship!

know what I‘m doing.”

members were firing at it using the ship‘s cannons, but I knew what I had to do. With Yileyna safe, my mind felt at ease and I was the calmest person here. Breaking into a run, I jumped, using the mast as leverage,

steady ship, the Kraken’s burning body was sinking into the water. Its sliced-off tentacles floating on the surface and its dark–coloured blood poisoning

than you

I

I said

She replied with a small bow of her

respect they already had for me, when I wasn‘t even officially the Beta… Rank and a title wasn’t what made a leader a leader. It

Alpha king did well

“He could be more…”

wanted me to, but she was the last

me more than anything, having to pretend like this. But in life, I had always been robbed of everything; my family, status, power, and rights. If I wanted to attain something, then I had to make sacrifices, and I was ready to make every sacrifice needed. I was no longer a child, and despite my rage, I had to play this

and have vengeance on

towards the crew on board,

anything can attack at any time. From here on out,

and headed toward the lower deck. I was covered in the Krakens‘ blood and it was already dawn, I needed to shower and get some rest. Who knows what else

a towel around my waist and pulled open my trunk

I asked, the irritation

“Charlene.”