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

Chapter 56

56.A Sacrifice

THEON

I entered the king’s office, trying to do my best to remain emotionless. The burning rage of resentment and hatred bubbling beneath the surface of my skin was growing ever stronger.

I couldn’t remove the image of her from my mind, in that thin white shirt, as she stood in the cold with concern and fear clear in her grey eyes… I hated it, hated that I had left her when I could see her breaking before my very eyes. She had only wanted one small gesture of reassurance that I wasn’t leaving her, but I was, and I couldn’t string her along any longer than I already had. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done in life, but I had to. She was a distraction from my goal.

“Theon, are you alright?” Andres asked, frowning as he looked up at me from behind his desk I gave a curt nod.

“You wanted to see me?” I said. Never had I detested him as much as I did at this moment.

He was the reason for all of this. “I did, but if now isn’t the right time, we can postpone our meeting…” “Just carry on. I’m fine.” I said through gritted teeth. He observed me for a moment before he nodded.

thinking about the upcoming ceremony… I wanted to ask you

It was the first fucking time I realised his eyes weren’t much of a different shade than Yileyna’s. The only difference was I hated this pair with the same vengeance as I did the man they

“Sure about what?”

had a feeling he meant if this was the position I was happy with. Dad’s words rang in my head, but I felt sick at the very thought

Remember the goal.

as Yileyna, I know she is very popular when it comes to the terms of her beauty and personality, but Charlene would make a good mate. Besides, I know you are very chivalrous, Theon, and this is for the

I needed… I could take her as my mate and then, with me as Alpha… no one would be able to disobey… The plan was for the attack to happen before this winter passed… That wasn’t too long a time… If I just… The unage of Yileyna flashed through my mind; her

with it, the clarity that I had indeed strayed hit me like

happiness, his eyes lighting up as he let out a raucous laugh, standing up and slamming his hand down on the

as I did my all not to shove him away from me. He patted my back, his happiness as clear as the blizzard outside. “I’m doing this for the kingdom.” I said coldly, looking into his eyes. “Of course! Theon,

vanished as he looked at me with concern that almost looked real. “Do you love her?” He asked after a

their way, they got rid of it. He could do anything to Yileyna… just as Dad could… “No.” I replied without hesitation, instantly seeing how he relaxed. “She’s nothing to me, but I prefer not

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