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

59. Her Pathetic Attempt
THEON
I had just showered after having trained with the men, I hadn’t even been able to face the princess so had told Madelia to handle training her today. My anger at just the thought of being tied to her made me physically sick. I hated her with such vengeance that I wished I could just kill her, I’m sure I could take over without the fucking heart of Kaeladia.
I wrapped a towel around my waist just as there was a knock on the door. My heart raced for a second, and deep down I prayed somehow that it was Yileyna. Just to look into those beautiful grey eyes of hers.
I wanted to see her again… but at the same time, I knew I couldn’t. I had to push her away. I opened the door, and my mood instantly darkened when I saw the woman before me.
“Theon, may I have a word?” Charlene asked, her eyes fixed on my face.
The look of determination in her eyes was something that you didn’t see often from her.
No, you fucking can’t. “Make it quick” I said, turning away from her. She stepped inside, partially closing the door. My eyes flashed as I turned, glaring coldly at her. “Why did you agree to Dad?” Her voice was serious, her eyes full of anger. I raised an eyebrow, smirking coldly. So this was what she was here for.
“Why are you so angry? If memory serves, you were always pretty infatuated with me.” I remarked coldly. 2
Her eyes flashed, and she glared at me. “The moment you and Yileyna started a relationship, those feelings were gone. Why did you agree? Why are you hurting her? She is such a good person, Theon. You are lucky to have her.” She whispered, keeping her voice low. I crossed my arms, not bothering to reply, but her words weren’t that wrong… I was lucky, because she did provide me with a mental break from the storm within my mind. A beautiful distraction.
“Please, Theon, don’t hurt her. What did Dad promise you? Because I promise you, when I’m Alpha, I will give-”

“When you’re Alpha? Really? You’re so useless, princess, that even your own father has no faith in you. I’m doing this for this kingdom, so when the time comes and that throne needs an Alpha King, it will have one who is worthy of it. If you weren’t so incompetent, this would never have happened. So congratulations princess, thanks to your uselessness, I decided to drop her.”
Her heart was beating fast, her eyes filled with guilt, but she still shook her head. “No. No, I’m not marrying you. I don’t care, I will never let you mark me. Yileyna doesn’t know yet, but I’m going to tell her.” “Won’t that just hurt her?” I asked coldly. “Her knowing won’t stop it happening, now will it?
“I rather she knows from me before she’s hurt, just how you and Dad hurt her at the festival when Dad announced you as Beta.” She spat. So she had some fire in her. Unfortunately, it only seemed to show when it came to her beautiful friend.
I smirked coldly, it was satisfying seeing her in pain. “And tell me what will Yiléyna think, when she finds out it’s her own friend who will have her man?” I taunted mockingly. Her face paled, but she frowned.
“That’s the thing, Yileyna and I trust one another before anyone else. She will believe me, and I won’t do this. I won’t. I may not be strong, but I won’t… I won’t…” She was shaking her head, her voice cold and determined. “I came to you because I thought we could come up with a plan… I thought… I thought Dad was threatening you, so you agreed, and I… We could have planned something. You deserve to be with who you want, Yileyna deserves some happiness… You made her happy.” She was whispering now, looking at my indifferent mask. Her hands began shaking as she realised how wrong she was.
The only thing was, she didn’t realise she was pretty close to the truth… Yileyna… Both my father and hers wanted Yileyna out of the picture if she came in the way of their plans… 1
She didn’t deserve to become collateral damage… My heart squeezed at the thought, and I looked at the angry princess. “Well, it’s a shame that your visit was futile, I’m not backing down. This engagement will happen as planned.” I said coldly. My stomach churned at the thought, and I turned away from her. “Theon please, if you have even an ounce of feelings for Yileyna, and I know you do, then-” “Get out.” I interrupted coldly. “Theon, she only has you!” She stepped in front of me, blocking my path. Her eyes were full of fear and worry as she looked up at me begging. I was right, she was just useless. For an Alpha she couldn’t even protect her friend.
I wanted to say more, but I heard footsteps in the corridor.
“She doesn’t. I don’t need her…” I trailed off, my heart thundering as I realised who those light footsteps belonged to… What was she doing here? This was the higher-ups section of the castle, I had only been given a room here yesterday…
“She needs you, please.” Charlene whispered. I had to take the chance.. I swallowed hard.
“I’m done with Yileyna.” I said clearly and loud enough that I knew she’d hear. “I think it’s high time we told the entire kingdom about us, that we are to be mated. Don’t you agree, Charlene?” I continued arrogantly, the words feeling like poison on my tongue.
But if I was going down in Yileyna’s eyes, then so was Charlene. She didn’t deserve Yileyna as a friend… and I didn’t deserve her in my life either. 2
Charlene looked confused as I took hold of her jaw, painfully tight.
From the corner of my eyes, I saw the shadow of someone stopping at the door, Charlene was too riled up in her own emotions to notice.
Perfect.
“Theon, we need to-” I cut her off, pressing my lips against hers. Anger flashed through me, and even when she tried to shove me back, I didn’t let her move, holding her face in place.
I heard the small gasp and the sound of footsteps silently retreating, before she turned and ran. Only then did I move back, shoving Charlene away from me and wiping my mouth.
“Get the fuck out.” I hissed venomously.
Her eyes pooled with tears as she wiped her mouth with shaking hands.
“I hate you.” She whispered before she ran from the room, slamming the door behind her. “I fucking hate you more.” I replied to the empty room.