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…”

is he good? He seems rough if your neck is anything to go by.” She

can’t believe you have

admitted, staring at the ceiling.

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

was all just so fast…” I frowned, thinking we had actually only fucked once… For someone who wanted to simply

replied with a gentle smile, brushing my hair off my face before we

couldn’t help but mull over

saying I 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 I was sure the rest of those from the

my arms under the blanket, but I knew I needed to get up and make sure there were no splinters from the wooden crates 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 had left me when night had come. Raiden had popped in

from where it hung in a bracket, the slight sway of the ship was lulling me to

sleep vanishing, and I sat up sharply. My

to entertain you.” I said, trying to keep my voice level.

his short reply.

want to be alone.” I

two mugs of what smelled like

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

well. What’s wrong with you? You look perfectly

him

boobs and a vagina. That’s all you care about.” I hissed, raising my arms and showing

yourself out,

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

yanked

coldly, glaring

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

“No.”

as he looked down

stop pretending to care.” I whispered, pulling out of his hold. His eyes met mine, but I looked away, trying to mask my

gone. I heard the door open and shut. I kicked the blanket off,

I go get it back, or is that what

holding a small box. He shut and locked the door, slipping the key into his pocket, only making me even angrier. He placed the box on the bed, then without a word, grabbed me by my upper arm and tugged me

hissed, feeling my anger

and took out one of the bottles. Pouring some of the disinfectant or whatever it was onto the gauze, he

me as

not. Why be so gentle when you are rather brutal in general, aren’t you?” I snatched

injuries that were partially healed. I was clenching my jaw to stop myself from crying out, but I just

 “Yileyna!”

my wrist, stopping me from doing further damage to my arm. A

You’ve done enough.”

angry at him

I said earlier-”

with you, but to insult me like that to someone else? That, I won’t tolerate. I may have agreed to give myself to you, but

eyes flashed and he smirked

tossed the gauze on the bed and stood up. “Think what you want, I don’t give a fuck.”

my sore arm, trying my best to control my emotions.He tried to help me… He was

cold moments, but I couldn’t

I pushed the box he had brought in onto the floor, not caring as its contents spilt across the floor

I threw myself down on the bed, refusing to cry. I turned on my side, my eyes

For us…

make sense of the havoc of emotions inside of me.I don’t know what I’m

two days, I avoided being alone with Theon like a wolf avoiding silver and wolfsbane. I stayed with Charlene when I could, or locked myself away in my room after having to ask Ailema for a second

Raiden or Ryan to accompany me to watch as well. Theon would make one of the men train

upon me, but I didn’t entertain him. However, even then, the emotions coursing through me. Every time our eyes connected, I felt the intense rush of desire take my breath

I was consumed with. I knew if he tried, the chances that he would break my walls once more

shanty, I refused. Mom said my voice was beautiful, and she

that my voice was too precious to share with others. It wasn’t that I didn’t enjoy singing, but it reminded me

waters, apart from the occasional moments when she was allowed to come above deck or to train, she was kept inside, and I accompanied her, for the most part

more time trying to talk to Theon. He would reply, but by the end of the first day, it was obvious

despite the dark waters beneath us, it felt good to

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 often doubted if it was just my mind playing tricks, but why would Charlene and I see

was just venting all his anger out

I was sure if he wanted, Barbara was more than willing to cater to his needs. Although that made my chest squeeze, I was not going to let it bother me. We shall see what happens when we return to Westerwell, but right now, I

wearing a white top with a black corset around my waist and pants. I enjoyed the wind blowing through my

the discussion Theon, Flynn, Aeon, Sam, Ryan, and Raiden were 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.”