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

32. Limits

YILEYNA 

‘Obviously. There’s no way a wolf-less female would be worth anything more to me than to be an object to use and discard when I’m done.’

His words rang in my mind, and I sighed as I locked the door quietly behind me. I looked around my cabin, feeling exhausted, and dropped onto the bed. His scent still lingered. I closed my eyes, not wanting to think about anything, but I couldn’t stop the thoughts from swirling in my mind. At times, it was as if he cared… and then at others… I curled into a ball, taking deep, steady breaths.

I would not let it affect me.

A light knock on the door made me sigh.

“I’m trying to get some sleep. What is it?” I called out, really not wanting to talk to anyone, but I knew it was Charlene.

“Open up darling.” Her soft voice came.

Sighing, I got up, unlocking the door and getting back into bed. I heard the door open and Charlene sigh softly as she locked the door, then sat down on the bed. 

“I’m angry at you, Leyna.” Her soft voice came. I sighed, pulling the blanket down from my face and looked over at her, feeling guilty. 

“I know.” 

“Theon, want to share?” I sighed and sat up; this was a conversation I knew was going to happen at some point. 

“Not really.” I mumbled, keeping my arms hidden under the blanket. I didn’t need her worrying over my injuries.

 “Since when?” She asked quietly. 

“Since the festival.” I muttered, staring down at the blanket. I heard her gasp, and I looked up to see the wave of sadness in her eyes. 

“Since then and you didn’t tell me?”

“He didn’t want anyone to know,” I whispered, feeling ever so guilty. 

“But… not even me?” She asked, I don’t think I had ever felt worse. 

“I’m sorry, I truly am my queen.” I whispered.

 “When I told you he was interested in you, you vehemently denied it!” She exclaimed, as if suddenly remembering that and frowning at me.

“I know! But I’m sorry… Are you… Umm, are you ok with it?” I asked, knowing that she had liked Theon for ages too. “I know it’s stupid that I’m asking this now... After stuff happened…”

I felt awful.

“I want to say I am, I mean, I’m jealous too! But I’m just a bit concerned… Are you sure he’s serious? I don’t want you to get hurt.” She replied, ending hesitantly.

His words rang in my mind, and I lay back down. “We have an agreement, it’s just physical.” I replied quietly. Her eyes softened, and she sighed.

“You know, I would say go get it girl, and enjoy that piece of sexiness while you can, but why do I feel like you will get hurt?” She asked softly.

“I won’t, I know he considers me nothing more than trash.” I said, feeling my stomach twist at those words.

Then why was I allowing him to have me, when he couldn’t even respect me? I remembered our moment from down in the hold, the way he playfully tickled me and licked my foot. Do you do that to someone you consider trash? Maybe? I didn’t know.

Charlene moved over and wrapped her arms around me tightly as she slipped under the blanket beside me.

“Goddess, this bed smells of him!” She yelped.

I couldn’t resist the smile that cross my lips as I rested my head on her shoulder.

“Well, he did sleep here for a bit.” I giggled.

“Wait, did you do the deed in here?!”

“No, relax! We’ve only done it once.”

We didn’t do much on this bed, and what we did do, she didn’t need to know.

“Once? On the night of the festival?”

I nodded.

“Yeah…”

he good? He seems rough if your neck is anything to go

have actually kissed Theon!”

rough.” I admitted,

my friend, the least you can do is share the details. Wait! Wait… is

although I haven’t really seen it much, it was all just so fast…” I frowned, thinking we had actually only fucked once… For someone who wanted to simply use me, he sure hadn’t

smile, brushing my hair off my face before we both snuggled down, letting sleep

fell asleep first, whilst I couldn’t help but mull over

wasn’t feeling too great. Ailema had delivered some food, but aside from that, I had decided to stay in my room. I just needed a little space, if Patrick and Valentin knew about us, then

stuck in my arms. Charlene had spent most of the afternoon with me, but I had lied that I was feeling a little under the weather, and she

of the ship was lulling me

and I sat up sharply. My

time to entertain you.” I said, trying to

Came his

be alone.” I added

mugs of what smelled like coffee he

fall for it.I kept chanting that in my head. He placed the two mugs down and crossed his arms as he crouched

not well. What’s wrong with you? You

him

about.”

can show yourself out,

arms, and to my irritation, he took hold of them, twisting my arms in front of him so he could get a look at the injuries. He brushed his thumb gently over the part that had almost healed, sending

time.I yanked free

commanded coldly,

could amber eyes that were such a beautiful shade, look so cold?

“No.”

frowning as he looked down

whispered, pulling out of his hold. His eyes met mine,

I heard the door open and shut. I kicked the blanket off, rushing to lock the door, only to see he had taken the key. I

go get it back,

the door, slipping the key into his pocket, only making me

hissed,

some of the disinfectant or

at me as if waiting for permission

don’t care if it hurts or not. Why be so gentle when you are rather brutal

as I reopened the injuries that were partially healed. I was clenching my jaw to stop myself from crying out, but I just needed to get this

 “Yileyna!”

to my arm. A flicker of surprise was clear in his

You’ve done enough.”

so angry at him

I said earlier-”

I won’t tolerate. I may have agreed to give myself to you, but I have not agreed for you to ruin my reputation. Now get the fuck out, seriously, I think I never should have ever agreed to

eyes flashed and he smirked

gauze on the

a snap. I cradled my sore arm, trying my best to control my emotions.He tried to help me… He was cleaning my injuries…No, he was also being

had his hot and cold moments, but I couldn’t deal with

not caring as its contents spilt across the

turned on my side, my

For us…

eyes, trying to make sense of the havoc of

following two days, I avoided being alone with Theon like a wolf avoiding silver and wolfsbane. I stayed with Charlene when

the mornings, but I asked Raiden or Ryan to accompany me to watch as well. Theon would make one of the men train with Charlene, but he too

at others I could feel his intense gaze upon me, but I didn’t entertain him. However, even then, the emotions coursing through

I was consumed with. I knew if he tried, the chances that he would break my walls once more were high, and so I didn’t even try

me to sing along to his sea shanty, I refused. Mom said my voice was beautiful, and she always asked me to sing for her when she

with others. It wasn’t that I

being in dangerous waters, apart from the occasional moments when she was allowed to come above

Barbara enjoyed this, she spent a lot more time trying to talk to Theon. He would reply, but by the end of the first day, it was obvious he

and, despite the dark waters beneath us, it felt good to not have to layer so many

just had breakfast after Charlene had gone through more brutal training at the hands of Theon. I did see what she meant, that sometimes he seemed to look at her with hatred. But it was fleeting and I

venting all his anger out on

making him grumpier. Although, I was sure if he wanted, Barbara was more than willing to cater to his needs. Although that made my chest squeeze,

with a black corset around my waist and pants. I enjoyed the wind blowing through my hair, which Charlene had

having, and it captured my attention. I swear this may sound weird, but my hearing seemed to be getting better lately.

wouldn’t advise it.” Aeon