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.
burned gold, his anger rising,
stunning even the moon would be jealous of you.” He said, trying
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
looked at Raiden,
know you are slated to
don’t want that position, so I’ll behave
as I looked at him in shock. Why didn’t he tell me? “What?”
beta position.” “Enough Ryan.” Raiden said, his voice was calm, yet
would be beneficial for us all to see Raiden in that position. If
enough, this has nothing to do with her.” Raiden
so angry, his eyes flashing as he glared at Ryan. “Ok stop. The both of you.” I said, pulling 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 to the courtyards. “I’m fine.” He
cold.” I said, refusing to listen to him. I tilted my head and raised my eyebrows, crossing my arms.
him off, placing a hand on his arm. I smiled at the man I considered a friend and
as fresh snow landed in his hair. “That’s your birth-right, Yileyna, and no matter what,
Raiden made me nervous. I often forget that he was indeed a man, one
little of Dad. He was always caring, wanting his best for our people and to work hard… I’m sure he would
quietly.
beta title… A few months ago 1 would have been hurt, but it
to my parents, I now realised that regardless of the beta title I
it just
a finger on his
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
a charming smile. “But if you want to make
“Raiden…”
was trying to
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 was why I would never hurt him. But I could tease him,
smiled brightly and stepped closer, wrapping my arms around his
whispered, pressing my chest against him. He looked at me
tease Ms De’Lacor. I think you forget that Raiden Bolton is rather experienced in this field.” He replied, wrapping his arms around me and pulling me
hold on him as our bodies pressed against one another entirely. His scent invaded my senses and I laughed softly. “Who can forget
with a wink, as he
I raised an eyebrow.
she-wolf’s father chased you away onto the streets. Me and Charlene laughed over your
“Damn, fathers hate me.”
worry about a father?” I asked, amused, despite the small pang
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