68. These Emotions

THEON

“Like her parents, she’s a traitor!” “Who would have thought someone so beautiful and sweet was working for the Obsidian Shadow pack? “Is it true, the amulet belonged to the Hale family?” “To the Alpha family of the Obsidian Shadow pack? Who would have thought.” “They should have her beheaded!” “Publicly!”

“I knew she should never have been allowed to become an epsilon rank warrior!”

“It’s because of her, Gamma Raiden Bolton is in critical condition!” “He tried to protect her from Theon of Westerfell and this is what happened…”

“Yes yes, Theon of Westerfell must have realised she was a traitor!” The distorted versions of the truth were already sifting through the crowd, as a path split through the throngs, allowing us to pass. How foolish were they blaming her for something I did? I needed to stick by Andres’ side, he was the only one who had power over Soleil’s command. The only one who held the power to not have Yileyna beheaded.

‘Make sure Yileyna De’Lacor is unharmed and untouched. Place her in the cells, and Patrick, I want you to watch her until the Alpha has further orders.’

I said through the link, knowing Andres hadn’t given any further order. He was one of the men I trusted enough to know he would not disobey me.

‘Yes Beta!

I frowned, Beta… A title I didn’t claim… If the princess and I had gotten engaged… I could have killed the king soon after and taken the throne. It had been so simple, I had been telling myself repeatedly to go through with it and then kill the Aphelion family. They deserved to

die, because of them I had lost so much…

“Andres, Alpha Andres!” Soleil’s voice hissed as she grabbed onto Andres’ arm.

His head jerked towards her as if suddenly brought out of a reverie.

There was something off about him…

“What is it?” He asked curtly, but he lacked his usual power and arrogance.

“The engagement.” She said coldly. “Now isn’t the time.” I replied impassively. Soleil turned, glaring at me for speaking, but before she could reply, Andres turned when we reached the entrance doors to the hall and looked around the room.

“Take rest, there will be no engagement tonight! But fear not, this engagement will happen!”

He called loudly and clearly. Not waiting for a reaction or reply, he turned and left the grand hall swiftly. “Theon, as your future mother-in-law, tell me, what is with you and De’Lacor?! You are to marry Charlene, yet you seemed to be besotted by the traitor.” Soleil hissed, now turning her attention to me, her voice shaking with rage. The day I slit her throat would be a day I was going to enjoy thoroughly…

“Soleil, go to our quarters, I have much to do. This engagement will happen, don’t worry about that. Just give me time to sort this mess out.” Andres said dangerously.

“You are acting strange, Andres.”

“Soleil, go.” His command was absolute. He removed the crown from his head and shoved it into Soleil’s hands. “Grayson!”

“Yes Alpha?” Grayson stepped forward, his eyes serious yet his face was as emotionless and professional as ever.

Andres paused as if trying to think of what he needed to say or do, only making me watch him sharply. His words ‘what have I done?’ stuck with me… his reaction to everything that had happened was intriguing. Had he figured out her truth? But if that was so, then why was he not ordering for Yileyna to be killed?

It was something else… but what?

“Make sure the Boltons are alright… Check up on Raiden and I will talk to Henry when he is ready.” Andres sighed heavily. “Theon, I will have a.word with you now. In my office.”

My brows furrowed, I was missing something, but what was it? 2

I gave a small nod, walking past him and up the stairs, heading towards his office.

Enjoy your time giving commands, Andres, for soon this crown, this title, and this kingdom will be mine.

The door shut behind Andres with a snap and he walked to his chair, dropping onto it as if carrying his own body had been exhausting. He ran his hand down his face, exhaling sharply. “Theon… Theon… Why?” He questioned silently. Our eyes met and I crossed my arms.

He didn’t need to announce what he meant, even if he had handled it calmly or didn’t react, it wasn’t a small matter.

“I have no excuse; I lost my temper and I attacked him.” He looked troubled before he placed his head in his hands. “Theon… You are to be future Alpha, alongside Charlene. You cannot hurt your future Gamma, Raiden is a good man.”

I don’t really give a fuck.

Yileyna… what was to happen to her? I looked down at the pendant in my hand, my heart clenching.

she have it? This should have been lost

thundering as I pushed away the grief that threatened

I’d see this pendant again, was

mind and I swallowed hard as

to give to the woman you love…

our pack… A necklace she had always worn, a

suddenly the siren’s face leered in my mind, a face so beautiful yet so evil… a face which looked so

playing tricks on me?

didn’t

sheer reality of Yileyna’s truth

Fuck 1

Her having the necklace… My heart began hammering as a thousand

I needed to know

felt so compassionate towards the young siren back on

She couldn’t fucking know…

needing to see

anger before I place an emotionless expression on my face and looked back over my shoulder at him. “I’m waiting for an

answer, I lost my

isn’t it?” His voice was quiet, and I clenched my jaw, turning around

do with her? I don’t believe she

are not answering my question.” He replied quietly, but there it was, those

you?” I asked, raising

answer your Alpha, Theon. You said this girl was

clenched my jaw. Her life was already at risk…

don’t know.” I said

hate me soon enough

throwing away your

already agreed to this union, leave Yileyna out of it.” I growled, my eyes flashing dangerously The king’s own expression darkened. “Do not disrespect me, son. Remember I am still your Alpha.” He growled. Like

away. “I do not know yet… she… I will talk to her first. I want to see what she says.” He said taking me

Something was off.

I nodded.

a chance to

It was a statement.

I trust you with everything. Did

and the

speak of it. You are far

I

or not… or if it’s just the magic of her temptations….” His voice became bitter as he trailed off and I saw the flash of anger in his eyes. I knew what he

siren… It must have been her display of power… I had hoped no one would

chosen mate as promised, let’s leave Yileyna out

no matter how much I denied it. Right now she was

decisions. If I find that this… girl… is coming in the way of

Yileyna is unharmed… I will do as you say.” I cut in,

me and he was willing to use her against

true colours. I hated him with a vengeance, and until I destroyed him, I would

smirk crossed

Very good…

the rage within me. I wanted to shift and rip them all to pieces, but we didn’t need a rebellion…

my hands were

as I walked down to the cells, her scent

Sea breeze…

on the floor behind the bars, still in her dress. Her hair was half down, as if someone had yanked on it, making another wave of anger rage through me. I was like a storm waiting to be unleashed, and I wasn’t

the prisoner!” One of them said blocking

and

heart out? But before I could ponder

dripped down his neck. The three men were

“Key.” I said coldly.

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