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.

the upcoming ceremony… I

shade than Yileyna’s. The

“Sure about what?”

the position I was happy with. Dad’s words rang in my head, but I felt sick at the very thought

Remember the goal.

beauty and personality, but Charlene would make a good mate. Besides, I know you are very chivalrous, Theon, and this is for the betterment of the kingdom. We need someone worthy

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 blonde hair, her soft plump

that I had indeed strayed hit me like a

right. This kingdom needs a strong Alpha, and despite Charlene being your daughter, she doesn’t have the will of an Alpha.” I said coldly. “I guess I will accept this deal.” ; The guilt that washed through me as those words left my lips was suffocating. Andres didn’t do anything to hide his happiness, his eyes lighting up as he let out a raucous laugh, standing up and slamming his hand

eyes flashing 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, you know you can keep Yileyna on the side if you so wish-” 2

vanished as he looked at me with concern that almost looked real. “Do you love

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 to

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