My Alpha's Betrayal: Burning In The Flames Of His Vengeance

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…

but it was lighter than the other night… working on highlighting her natural beauty. Her hair was styled up, and on top of her head sat a tiara, a blinding reminder of who she

Andres was standing. He

anything more than blood… The music stopped and the chatter died down as he stepped forward.

and Charlene, both having different expressions on their face at his move. Charlene smiled up at him whilst Yileyna pursed her lips, forcing a small smile. I smirked, Goddess she was so fucking beautiful and real. The allure of a crown and title didn’t make her blind to

like the storm she

appearance.

me tonight. It is with great disappointment that I must share something

an eyebrow,

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

frowned. Something wasn’t right

ripple of confusion flowed through the crowd as

she try to frame this young woman by giving her this amulet! But when Gamma Grayson, who suspected it, questioned her, she lied and said

murmur of gasps rippled through

Grayson as a hero… Realisation of what he was trying to do dawned upon me. He was going to manipulate the entire situation to

going to do… “As you all know, years ago Soleil was not able to conceive, and so 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

glancing over at Charlene. The crowd were buying it… I could see

be the mother of

to Charlene, who 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 cart. The expressions on both

her face livid, whilst