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.

anger rising, and Raiden pulled me

stunning even the moon would be jealous

scoffed, and 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

looked at Raiden, his

slated to be beta,

want that position, so I’ll behave as

looked at him in shock. Why didn’t he tell me? “What?”

Ryan.” Raiden said, his voice was calm, yet the finality

would be beneficial for us all to

this has nothing to do with her.” Raiden

away. “Excuse us for a moment.” Charlene nodded as Ryan crossed his arms with irritation clear on his face. I led Raiden away towards one of the doors leading

I said, refusing to listen to him. I tilted my

would never accept that position, I would never-” “Raiden.” I cut him off, placing a hand on his

in his hair. “That’s your birth-right, Yileyna, and no matter what, it feels wrong to accept it.

forget that he was indeed

We need a beta who is just, loyal and hardworking. In fact, you remind me a little of Dad. He was always caring, wanting his best for our people and to work hard… I’m

quietly.

for the beta title… A few months ago 1 would have been hurt, but it

my only attachment to my parents, I now realised that regardless of the beta title I was still their daughter.

it just

a finger on his lips and shook

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

me a charming smile. “But if you want to make it up to me,

“Raiden…”

to change the

a beat as I blushed under his obvious meaning. It was nothing like Theon, Raiden was far different… warmth, comforting and security, and that

closer, wrapping my arms around his neck

or… want to go inside?” I whispered, pressing my chest against

experienced in this field.” He replied, wrapping his arms around me and pulling me against him

bodies pressed against one another entirely. His scent invaded my senses and I laughed softly. “Who can forget that Raiden Bolton was the biggest playboy in Westerfell?” I raised an eyebrow, looking into those deep

would.” He said with a wink, as he began swaying to the music

I raised an eyebrow.

actually remember you grabbing your pants as a certain she-wolf’s father chased you away onto the streets. Me and Charlene laughed over your naked butt

“Damn, fathers hate me.”

your latest pursuit, 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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