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

kingdom from Dad. I mean

me, clucking her tongue sharply in frustration.

is an important event, with your father choosing 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

I missed her. Since her

my soul sister was taken from me,

at the fabric swatches that were scattered on the sofa. I flipped through a bundle, unable to focus on

silver.” I said emotionlessly, not wanting to argue

I breathed a sigh of relief. “We

so hard, was it?”

approval just as the door opened and Dad entered the sitting room. “Andres.” Mom said standing up as

her back, but I could tell he’d had a long 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 heart of Kaeladia within me, it made me feel far less useless. I just

parents happy

grinned when he broke away from Mom, cupping her face for a second. “I have good news.” He said, kissing

so excited a “Oh?” Mom asked as Dad sat

agreed to take Charlene as his chosen mate.”

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

smile vanishing, the command

with Yileyna.” “Not anymore. He agreed to take you as his.” Dad smirked. I clenched my fists, my heart pounding

He asked, his eyes hard.

my mate. Ever.” I said bravely, despite the fear I was feeling as Dad’s aura

give me the strength to stand up to him. “Say that again.” Dad threatened, slowly pushing Mom onto the sofa as he stood up. I squared my shoulders, jutting 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