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.”

believe you have actually

rough.” I admitted,

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

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

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

first, whilst I couldn’t help but

aside from that, I had decided to stay in my room. I just needed a little space, if

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 earlier to ask how I was doing, but I hadn’t

bracket, the slight sway of the ship was lulling me to sleep when I heard the door open and shut, followed by the key scraping

snapped to the door, all traces of sleep vanishing, and I sat up sharply. My eyebrows furrowed when I saw it was none other

 “I’m not feeling great, I don’t have time to entertain you.” I said, trying to keep my voice level.

his short

want to be alone.” I

frowned, looking at the two mugs of what smelled like coffee he was holding on

chanting that in my head. He placed the two

What’s wrong with

gave him a

That’s all you care about.” I hissed, raising my arms and showing my arms that were still not fully healed from

if you can show yourself out, I’m

were on my 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

time.I yanked

commanded coldly, glaring into

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

“No.”

arm, frowning as he looked down at it, this one was worse.

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

stood up and I lay down, pulling the blanket over my head. The hollow emptiness in my chest was excruciating, but I wanted him gone. I heard the door open

get it back, or is that

again and to my utter dismay, he was back, 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,

touching me.” I hissed,

one of the bottles. Pouring some of the disinfectant

up at me as if

pain, I’m sure you don’t care if it hurts or not. Why be so gentle when you are

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 flicker of surprise was clear in

leave. You’ve done enough.”

never felt so angry at him as

I said

basis, Theon, and we both know that I’m stupid enough to still put up 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 I have not agreed for you to ruin my reputation. Now

and he smirked

you, once you’re in, there’s no turning back.” He tossed the gauze on the bed and stood up. “Think what you want, I don’t

shutting behind him with 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

down, he had his hot and cold moments, but I couldn’t deal with it. Not

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

on the bed, refusing to cry. I turned on my side, my eyes falling on the coffee

For us…

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

wolf avoiding silver and wolfsbane. I stayed with

Ryan to accompany me to watch as well. Theon would make one of the men train with Charlene, but he too didn’t talk to

feel his intense gaze 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

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

begged me to sing along to his sea shanty, I refused. Mom said my voice

to share with others. It wasn’t that I didn’t enjoy singing, but

made to stay in her cabin most of the time due to being in dangerous waters, apart from the occasional moments when she was allowed to come above deck or to train, she was kept inside,

time trying to talk to Theon. He would reply, but by the end of the first

us, it felt good to not have to layer so many pieces of clothing on, although it was

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

do believe he was just venting all his anger out

than willing to cater to his needs. Although

top with a black corset around my waist and pants. I enjoyed the

hear the discussion Theon, Flynn, Aeon, Sam, Ryan, and Raiden were having, and it captured my attention. I

wouldn’t advise