66. Losing Control

YILEYNA

I was so confused… I don’t know what happened, but I was unable to shake the king’s reaction from my mind. Why had he looked at me like that?

“I’m fine…” I whispered to Charlene, giving her a tight squeeze.

Where would i be without her?

She moved back slowly, concern and sadness in her eyes as she brushed a strand of my hair from my face.

“You look beyond beautiful tonight, so beautiful that even the moon does not compare.” Charlene complimented me, trying to cheer me up with a small smile on her face, and I tried to smile back. 1

This wasn’t what I was expecting. This wasn’t how it was meant to go.

Sure my dress was revealing but so were many other dresses here tonight, the only difference was mine was in the fabric and designs from Aerean Kingdom. The Fae kingdom Zarian hails

from.

“Thanks.” I said trying to regain control of myself.

I could still feel Theon’s burning gaze upon me. The intensity of it making me a little confused. We parted, and I gave Charlene’s hand a gentle squeeze as Ryan let out a low whistle. “I wonder if the king is ok, that was… strange.” He said, massaging his jaw.

“Don’t let Mom’s words get to you, I’m sure Dad just…” Charlene tried, but even she had no answer.

“I don’t think the Luna was wrong, what was your aim De’Lacor by dressing like that?” Theon spat coldly, his voice full of rage, resentment, and venom.

My heart skipped a beat, a flash of pain filling me as I looked into his amber eyes. Amber eyes that were so similar to the shade of the pendant I wore that I wondered if that was why I subconsciously kept it close? Because of the colour? A colour that reminded me of him… 1

I glanced down at the floor, trying not to let his words get to me.

You should know me better than that Theon…

Focus Yileyna, remember the plan.

“My only aim was to look good for my date, besides, I don’t need to dress in a certain way for men fall at my feet, right Theon?” I mocked, knowing I sounded horrible, but the urge to make a jab at his infatuation with me was far too strong for him to deny.

And as much as I hated behaving like this… He deserved a taste of how it felt to be mocked.

eyes burned gold, his anger rising, and

stunning even the moon would be jealous of you.” He said, trying to defuse the rising tension

from the corner of my eye, I saw him turn his gaze away. It showed that my plan was working, Theon’s anger was radiating off of him and I wondered what exactly it would take to break his self-control… “How about we go take our seats? Dinner will be served soon…” Ryan trailed off as Theon turned

at Raiden,

to be beta, why are you

so I’ll behave as

skipped a beat as I looked at him in shock. Why didn’t he tell me?

voice was

for us all to see Raiden in that

has nothing to

Ryan crossed his arms with irritation clear on his face. I led Raiden away towards one of the doors leading to the courtyards. “I’m fine.” He said giving me a small smile that didn’t reach his eyes as we

listen to him. I tilted my head and raised my eyebrows, crossing my arms. “But I’m upset with

know that I would never accept that position, I would never-” “Raiden.” I cut him off, placing a hand on his arm. I smiled at the man I

up at me sharply as fresh snow landed in his hair. “That’s your birth-right, Yileyna, and no matter what, it

nervous. I often forget that he was

fact, you remind me a little of Dad. He was always caring, wanting his best for our people and to

quietly.

was because of my parents, as for the beta title… A few months ago 1 would have been hurt, but it all felt so childish

was a title, one that should be held by who was worthy, and although I once felt it was my only attachment to my parents, I now realised that regardless of the beta title I was still their daughter. I was still Yileyna

it just

a finger on his lips and

I had known, I wouldn’t have come with you tonight… I can’t let you ruin your life and opportunity because of me. I thought we were friends, Raiden, you should have told me.” I said quietly as a sharp wind blew through my hair, but I ignored it.

to accept it.” He said flashing me a charming smile. “But if

“Raiden…”

was trying to change

eyes dipped to my dress, and I felt my heart skip a beat as I blushed under his obvious meaning. It was nothing like Theon, Raiden was far different… warmth, comforting and security, and that

stepped closer, wrapping my arms around his neck and almost

here? All alone, away from hundreds of prying eyes or… want to go inside?” I whispered, pressing

forget that Raiden Bolton is rather experienced in this field.” He replied, wrapping his arms around me and pulling

and I laughed softly.

wink,

I raised an eyebrow.

onto the streets.

“Damn, fathers hate me.”

because you don’t need worry about a father?” I asked, amused, despite the small pang inside at the reminder that I

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