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

65. An Unexpected Reaction

YILEYNA

The day of the ball had finally arrived, and my nerves were running wild. The plan wasn’t the best… But it was all we really had, and we were going to riskit. Raiden had needed some persuasion; he didn’t think me putting myself at risk was worth anything; however in the end, I had managed to convince him. Then there was Charlene, who had been an entirely different story, saying she didn’t want to pretend to blame me and how her father wouldn’t be happy with me either. She didn’t want me hurt, but I had managed to get her on-board. The chances of Theon actually playing up weren’t even solid anyway, plus I was sure the king would be angry at him although Charlene didn’t agree with this.

We were just going to try and see what happens.

I was a little worried for Raiden though, not wanting him to get in trouble and although Zarian had offered to accompany me, Raiden had said he was the safer option as he was the son of one of the gammas.

I had ended up telling Raiden about my abilities, although Zarian had not been happy with that but I trusted Raiden, and so he had begrudgingly agreed. The two often seemed to clash, as if there was an unspoken competition between them.

Men. I will never understand them.

Aside from that, I was doing my patrol duty as well as training with Zarian. It was becoming increasingly obvious that somehow, I was able to manipulate the weather. Something which was beginning to cause a deep fear within me… Giving birth to a chilling terror, for the only species on Kaeladia that could bend the weather was not one I ever wanted to be associated with.

I pushed the thought away, not letting the fear get the better of me. Not tonight. I pulled at the top of my dress, staring in the mirror, I swear if I bent over I feared I’d spill out of it, or my nipple would peek out to greet the world.

“You look beautiful.” Zarian said as he entered the room.

I was at his place currently as I had gotten ready here tonight. He was the one who had ordered the dress for me, from none other than his mother from his own kingdom. It was exquisite, different from the Astalion designs, and dare I admit, very sexy.

The underlayer was a fitted nude strapless bodysuit, which pushed my breasts up even more. The dress itself was a delicate fabric with silver beads and clear crystals. I was worried that I’d tear it, on top of that Zarian refused to take any payment for it. “Allow me.” He said coming over and fastening the two hooks I couldn’t reach at the back.” You look incredibly ravishing…” He looked in the mirror over my shoulder as I smoothed the fabric over my hips. I touched my neck, I still wore the necklace, the inn wasn’t the safest place. Although I had not been bothered by anyone, there were questionable visitors and when I had taken the necklace

to a jeweller to sell it I could tell from the greedy look in his eyes it had been valuable. Something he was trying to trick me out of, so I had changed my mind, refusing to sell it at all. I’ll keep it safe for now. Maybe in the future when and if I needed money, it would be a good investment I could feel the pendant between my breasts and adjusted the chain a little.

“You won’t remove your necklace?” Zarian asked, his gaze dipping to my breasts.

For some reason, I hadn’t shown anyone it, but he had seen the chain often enough.

“No, it’s precious.” I said, turning to face him. “Distracted somewhere?”

He smirked, stepping closer. My heart skipped a beat, since that day we hadn’t had any more moments and in a way I was relieved. “You are a welcome distraction.” He winked, but my stomach twisted.

Distraction…

reason

I hope I

the mirror, gazing at my reflection. My hair had been styled by a friend of Zarian’s who had her own beauty parlour here in Westerfell. She was a mage and after seeing her work I knew

that there was such a high level of discrimination toward other species that I had never known of, it was

It wasn’t fair.

change his mind, saying to trust him. Zarian had been the one to make every decision tonight, I had wanted to keep my make-up simple, but even that was something Zarian had refused, saying we needed to go all out. Although I had had my make-up fully done on the

be the dress, my hips were

thudded as I stared at myself once again, that sliver of fear settled into me. I looked like… dare I say it? No. 4 The only other jewellery I wore were dangly drop earrings that glittered brightly. It would be a lie to say I was not nervous,

and I knew it must be Raiden to

said, holding out my grey fur coat to me. I took a deep breath as I took it, ready to face them

banners hung from every wall. A proud reminder of who was in power. Garlands of white flowers,

across the ceiling, and when the

were all dressed up, the nobles of Westerfell wore the colours of

although I hadn’t seen Charlene, Raiden had been the link between us passing her messages,

would find

best to keep his gaze on my face and even then, kept looking away. It was a little amusing, I’m

a black and gold

as we made

rather revealing dress was going to be a source of discussion now. But I just hoped it had an effect on

up at Raiden. “You have said that three times

just… you just do…” He trailed

go pay our respect to our Alpha.” Raiden said with

heart was thudding as

braided back, a crown sat upon it. He was dressed in smart pants and a patterned black and silver jacket in the colours

looked the most beautiful. She was in a stunning silvery grey dress with a tulle layered skirt and a white floral detail scattered down from her waist. The bodice was nude with flowers along the top. A tiara sat upon her head and her face was glowing as

glance my way, unmated. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes, they were like a pack of hungry wolves… Theon was standing with Ryan a few feet away, looking handsome in

as we approached, and I knew he had sensed us.