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

57. A Failure

CHARLENE

“Really Charlene, can you pay a little attention? You need to choose a dress.” Mom scolded flipping through the samples of fabrics that sat on the sofa next to her.

I frowned as I stared out at the blizzard outside. We were currently in the sitting room of our quarters and Mom was trying to have our dresses finalised for the upcoming ball.

Was Yileyna ok? I heard Theon was moving back to the castle. This time of year was brutal in terms of how cold it got, I didn’t get why Yileyna hadn’t moved to the castle with him as well. It had shocked me when the staff said it was just Theon alone… What was going on? It wasn’t like either of them to be separated. Theon was so possessive about her. Everyone could tell from the way he looked at her, he was even going around making it known. So it was strange she wasn’t at the castle, it was worrying me. Did they argue again? I wished she had the ability to mind link so I could at least talk to her. “Charlene!” Mom snapped, making me jump. “Mom, relax. Choose whatever you like.” I said quietly. I felt restless and I knew it was because of the news of Theon coming here alone. Goddess! I needed to do something. “Charlene, as the future ruler of this kingdom, you need to be a lot more proactive about what is going on around you.” Mom reprimanded me icily. 1 I frowned.

“Choosing a dress when we are threatened by war and attacks isn’t really being proactive.” I murmured, but of course, she heard. Her heels clicked on the floor as she strode over to me, pulling me by my arm and turning me viciously. She raised her hand. My eyes flew open as I stared at her and she brought it down, stopping inches from my face.

Our hearts were thumping. She had never hit me… She looked shocked by her own actions too. She lowered her hand, clenching her fist, and twirled away, her anger so obvious that it worried me.

“You need to act like you are at least an alpha female!” She hissed. 2

“I don’t understand why you’re saying that, Mom. I’m doing my best.”

I didn’t understand what more she wanted from me.

“You aren’t. Your father is so worried about the future of this kingdom, why? Because you aren’t up to the standard needed.” She said, worry and anger on her face. “Growing up we both know you were always second to a certain someone, at least now try to live up to the expectations we need from you.” +

I felt the pang of pain inside. Yes I know, I was always compared to Yileyna by Mom. Yileyna was always better at everything, and Mom would always make remarks about it. That only stopped when I shifted and Yileyna didn’t. But lately, with the growing threats, it was only becoming more and more stressful for us all. 3

my abilities, I was trying to be involved and learn about the kingdom from Dad. I

me, clucking her tongue sharply in frustration.

Theon of Westerfell as our Beta.” Theon of Westerfell… I had heard that title going around, binding him to the city since he had no memory of his past… I sighed heavily and nodded. “Yes, mother, you are right.” I

more time together. I missed her. Since her parents had died, we don’t have as much time as before, and

taken from me, but as long as she’s happy, I’m happy. She deserves

fabric swatches that were scattered on the sofa. I flipped through a bundle, unable to focus on what I was seeing and stopping at a silver fabric.

I said emotionlessly, not wanting to argue further with her.

and I breathed a sigh of relief. “We can go for some accents of green.” I offered, not wanting to upset her any

that wasn’t so hard, was

opened and Dad entered the sitting room. “Andres.” Mom said standing up as she walked over to

day, he looked tired but somewhat still happy. I guess things were going well. I smiled politely, I was so glad that I did hold the power of the

happy and help

face for a second. “I have good

what this good news was that had gotten him so excited a “Oh?” Mom asked as Dad

agreed to take

rang in my head. I stared at him in utter disbelief and anger. “What?” I asked, my voice coming

mate.” Dad repeated, his smile vanishing, the command in his voice making me

as his.” Dad smirked. I clenched my fists, my heart

He asked, his

no. I will never take Theon as my mate. Ever.” I said bravely, despite the fear I was feeling as Dad’s aura raged around him like a beast ready

my chin out defiantly. “I said no, I will NEVER take a man that belongs to another as my mate. I don’t care if Theon agreed, I don’t agree.” I said clearly. “You will, you are not worthy of the position yourself!” Dad warned. “This kingdom needs an Alpha.” “Then let him be Alpha. Make Theon your heir! Why are you tying me to him?! He can still be Alpha, I don’t want the position!” “Charlene!” Mom hissed, standing up, her eyes flashing. I frowned as Dad let out a laugh, as if I had just