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

52. My Purpose

The moment from earlier still played on my mind. She had gasped, backing away from the ice that was thickest beneath her feet, and then it was gone. I had tried to get her to call upon it again, but she didn’t manage it. She was unnerved and confused, but as for me? I was simply intrigued.

Was she part mage or fae? The odd thing was, usually, you could tell, but with Yileyna, you could only sense her werewolf side. There was something missing… and I needed to know what it was. 2

She had been angry and hostile towards me for the comment I made about her parents. I needed to do some digging into her parents’ past. She may have gotten offended when I stated the truth, but it was obvious she looked nothing like her parents, that surely meant something. Her hair, eyes, facial features, and even build were entirely different. We all inherited something of our parents, even if it was subtle.

She has been distracted since then, asking me not to mention it to the king. I didn’t plan to. If she was part mage or fae, I wondered if the king would want her on his team. I just knew he’d use her as collateral damage and Yileyna would happily agree, simply to feel that she was needed and was able to do something. But I didn’t plan on letting her be killed so soon.

My only issue was Madelia had also seen how she had coped with the cold… 1 Was allowing her to live safe?

For now, I’ll let her live as I need her, but the moment she becomes a threat to Yileyna, I’ll get rid of her.

Another blast of wind slammed against me, and I wrapped the grey fur coat I was wearing around me tighter.

I had received the signal that he was here, ready to meet me. I had told Yileyna I would be back late as I had work to attend to and not to wait up for me.

Although she was still upset about my comments, I did not plan to apologise for stating what was a fair statement.

On the other hand, I was glad that she didn’t ask me where I was going… but the fact that she was simply falling so perfectly into my life…that was beginning to worry me.

From wanting her as my whore, to somehow being concerned when she was upset… to claiming her openly… to the thoughts that crept into my mind that I should claim her by marking her… something I wouldn’t do.

But I couldn’t deny that I enjoyed her presence. I slept better for the most part, despite the constant desire of wanting to fuck her repeatedly.

I trudged along in the snow, the blizzard pushing against me and the howling wind louder than everything else. My footprints wouldn’t remain with this strong wind and snow, and I was glad for it. It would save me time from having to cover my tracks.

I had left the city through a hidden passage, making my way further and further away from the city and into the forest. I hadn’t seen him in eighteen months… but I knew I would have to tell him about Yileyna. She… “Theon.” I froze, not even having sensed his approach. A cold blade pressed against my neck, and I heard his sigh of distaste. “Don’t tell me you have become as weak as the pack you are now part of.”

Shit, I was so distracted by my thoughts.

“Not at all. I didn’t sense an enemy.” I said emotionlessly, turning and looking into a pair of amber eyes that were so similar to my own, yet so different. 1

The man was almost my height, bulky, muscular, and wore a dark coat with his hood up, partially hiding his face. A speckled beard could be seen and an angled jaw.

problems. That’s why I had to.” I clarified quietly. “I told you not long ago that the princess is the heart, but

to

He growled with irritation.

closer and two steps back. Maybe it’s better to simply kill her.” He said, the

get it for you.” I replied quietly. A smile curled

me, us.” He corrected me, before stepping

what should have

“That’s my son.”

once used to associate with home was no longer there. Yes, he was my father, but things had changed. I guess eighteen months apart did that. He

“How is Thea?”

She knows not of this meeting.” I frowned and nodded. That made sense. “How

me more than most.” I replied, smirking coldly. Approval was clear in Dad’s

attack or do something just like we did last time. The aim is for him to feel that you are his only friend, the only one he needs. Just the way we removed the

sliver of

sure they would end up dying for her and you were correct.” Dad’s

message, you said you were to become Beta. What happened to their daughter?” “She

“Oh?”

intrigue in his voice made a flash of possessiveness fill me inside, as if I had to make it clear that she was mine. “Yes, however, I’ve taken her as my woman

his eyes flashing, and I knew he was

that? Are her powers strong? Can she be manipulated or

us?”

rather not have the reputation of a player if I am to keep the king’s respect

cocked his head, and like always, I felt

That would ruin your reputation with

shot back, my eyes

you want. If Andres likes you so much, I’m surprised

at him, hatred filling my

take her as a

takeover will help greatly. Having the heart as your chosen mate would be

tried to remain emotionless, my heart betraying me before I managed to quickly regain control of my emotions, but something

the same room as her, and you wish for me to