83. More Lies

The grand hall was lit brightly. I waited for her arrival, but to my irritation, Bolton came over. Clearly I hadn’t hurt him enough, since he was up and walking again.

“Hey, so I heard the news.” He said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.

“Told you she was mine, one way, or another.” I replied arrogantly.

“Yeah, you did… as long as she wants you. Treat her well Theon, she’s a jewel that many would love to attain.” He said, his eyes hard as he looked at me sharply.

Yeah, you have no fucking idea.

“I second that statement, Yileyna is ravishing.”

I turned my cold glare on Zarian. He smirked as he tapped his arm where he wore the band of a member of the royal court. Yileyna’s trainer and with it, untouchable – for now.

I didn’t bother replying before he shook hands with Raiden.

“It’s an honour to meet you again, Sir Raiden Bolton.”

“Likewise, Lord Zarian.”

I ignored their petty exchange. So Andres had let the gammas know that Yileyna was his? Well it made sense since they had seen her display of power… I saw Grayson standing beside Henry, but despite Andres being here, the queen wasn’t… interesting

The doors opened, and a silence fell as everyone turned their attention to the double doors that were kept only for the royals to enter from, and there she was… looking beyond breath taking My heart skipped a beat as time seemed to stand still, the lights in the hall only making her glow even more… She wore a floor-length gown, with a sheer bodice, it had long sheer fitted sleeves encrusted with diamonds, while the belted skirt was a shimmering silver. 1 I won’t deny that my gaze lingered on her breasts for a few moments longer as she descended the stairs, the jewels on her bodice expertly concealing her nipples. I wouldn’t mind tearing that dress from her…

gorgeous face. Her make-up was alluring, but it was lighter than the other night… working on highlighting her natural beauty. Her hair was styled up, and on top

Charlene before taking her hand when they reached the bottom. Both women walked towards where Andres was standing. He greeted them both, with a kiss on the forehead, one that Charlene welcomed and Yileyna remained

blood… The music stopped and the chatter died down as he stepped forward. “My people! Welcome once again. Tonight is a very important night,

matters that I must address…” He placed an arm around both Yileyna and Charlene, both having different expressions on their face at his move. Charlene smiled up at him whilst Yileyna pursed

like the storm she

everyone now noticed the king’s gesture and her appearance. “Isn’t that Yileyna De’Lacor?” “Why is

I have these two young women with me tonight. It is with great disappointment that I must share something

an eyebrow, I wasn’t

Zarian and me as we all listened to what the king had to say. Was he actually going to announce the queen’s infidelity? “A heinous crime that I could never imagine…” Henry, Grayson, and their mates looked confused too, as the king let go of Charlene and placed his hands on Yileyna’s slender shoulders. “This woman before you, a woman who was accused of possessing an artefact of the Hale family, is innocent. You may have heard that I had Gamma

frowned. Something wasn’t

flowed through the crowd as Andres nodded

did she try to frame this young woman by giving her this amulet! But when Gamma

through

what he was trying to do dawned upon me. He was going

we decided to try other means to secure an heir. This was kept a secret and was always meant to be a secret, Soleil played along… Playing the role of being pregnant.” He said gravely, I narrowed my own

The crowd were buying

be the mother

was pale, before he shook his head. “Or so we thought, for out of her jealousy, Soleil decided to betray me! She sent the she-wolf away and brought home the child of another.” And I didn’t think you could fall any lower Andres. He was throwing Charlene under the

chest was heaving, her face livid, whilst

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