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

A Single Tear 

YILEYNA

Raiden had told Charlene and me to head below deck soon after that, I didn’t see Theon again. Hours had passed, and when I felt the ship slow and the coldness grow, I knew we had probably reached the pass. 

“I’m just going to go check on how things are.” I told Charlene, standing up. 

“You shouldn’t go out there, it’s dangerous.”

 “I told them to take the pass, I should be up there. There’s a split several miles in, I just want to make sure they know where they are going.” 

“You told the captain that already.” She protested, clearly not wanting me to go up. 

“I know, but just in case. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine, my queen.” I gave her my best innocent smile, wanting her approval, and after a moment she sighed. 

“Fine!” She crossed her arms, huffing in annoyance. I winked at her before opening the door, leaving her with the book that she had been reading. 

“I need a book prince to come to life and keep me company.” Charlene pouted as I was about to shut the door. 

“Oh? Who’s the charmer in that one?” I asked curiously.

 “Declan of House Storm. He is perfect, cocky and mocking, yet charming.” Charlene sighed dreamily. 

 “Ah, His Caged Princess.” I smiled before shutting the door and walking down the hall, unable to stop the shiver that ran through me. 

Goddess! It was freezing out here.

I rubbed my arms which were only covered in the thin white cotton of my top. I climbed up onto the deck and looked around. Everyone who was here was silent, so silent that I could hear the water rippling loudly.

 The few lanterns that were alight didn’t help much against the darkness that enveloped us. A few of the men were holding weapons as they looked out at the looming ice mountains that were beginning to close around us. Madelia and Sam were scanning the surroundings sharply, as if ready to use their powers if needs be.

I saw Theon standing next to Flynn at the helm, and I walked towards them. The sound of my heels against the floor and the creaking of wood made a few of them glance at me. The silence was deafening, I could hear my own heartbeat. 

“You should be below deck.” Theon’s cold voice came without even turning towards me.

“I just wanted to make sure we take the correct turn ahead. There’s two, the other one will be too narrow.”

“We know that.” Theon replied, his voice suddenly sounding much colder,

walk away, when I made

live without him, I hated how I wanted his arms around me… his lips on mine. But I also hated how he hurt me with his words,

a morbid story about this area, one I heard took place years ago.” Raiden remarked, coming over

story?” I asked, curious to hear it before I had to

watched him scan

pass. A long time ago, one of the most haunting tragedies of the sea took place right here. Apparently, a siren single handedly took out all the passengers and crew on board, including an Alpha’s

asked sharply, glancing at

know the story.” Flynn scratched his jaw. “But it’s hearsay, it

was silent. His back, which was towards us, was rigid as he stared out at

would have that much power.”

can control the very sea and even the weather

family that rules the seven

talk about

Theon said quietly to Flynn,

and shouted out a few orders, telling everyone to get back to work. My gaze followed Theon, who was heading towards the back of the ship. He was acting strange… I couldn’t stop myself. Even when my legs began carrying me down the path he had just taken with my head

head to clear it. I walked over to him, keeping a good three feet between us and leaned against the edge of the boat, tilting my head so I could see

say upset or

“Tense or something.”

He replied, his eyes meeting mine. My heart skipped a beat and I nodded, looking

attack. This is an adventure that one day we can tell others about. You know werewolves prefer land, so there are

near-death experiences a game to

I looked at him, not understanding why suddenly anger seemed to

that we have come out victorious from.” I replied, feeling tense as if I was taking an exam and one wrong word would result in him getting angry. I hated it, and it only told me that I was right. Avoiding Theon

contempt as he

about those who die? Are they a part of the

I frowned. 

I said

replied coldly, looking away, running his hand through his hair. Something was wrong even if

ever… I’m here.” I said hesitantly, pushing away from the edge, I turned away when he called me.

“Yileyna.”

as I turned back towards him. He was

“Hmm?”

replied, glancing up at the towering mountains. My eyes widened in surprise, I wasn’t expecting that from him. I remained silent.

justify what I said, but my