My Alpha’s Betrayal: Burning In The Flames Of His Vengeance by Moonlight Muse

14. A Moment Of Want

VILEYNA

I wandered the streets that were a lot less busy than before, with most at the banquer, although many teens and children roamed the streets rather enjoying more street food than that of the banquet, I walked along with no destination in mind, refusing to allow the tears to fall

After a good hour of walking around, I decided that I needed to start packing. The Alpha said the passage of the title would be in a week’s time, meaning I needed to get out of there First thing tomorrow, I’ll go looking for a place,

Turning back, I decided to head home.

I gathered a few discarded boxes on my way to the castle, that had probably contained items for the festival; they would come in handy to pack up my belongings. I guess once Theon becomes Beta, he won’t be Charlene’s guard, but I’m pretty sure he’ll still be training her. As long as I don’t need to see him.

I picked up two more boxes and knew I wouldn’t be able to carry anymore, so headed back towards the castle. The guards opened the door.

“Need help?” One of them asked.

“No, thank you.” I replied, carefully squeezing past with my boxes.

The castle was silent save for the sound of music that still seeped through the open windows. I paused, rebalancing the boxes in my grip, realising I had left my bunny at the banquet…

A sudden wave of sadness washed over me. The poor bunny… I was meant to win more for the orphanage and now I didn’t even have one…

I reached my quarters feeling gloomy. My high spirits from earlier were dampened. I placed the boxes down, took my key from my pouch and unlocked it.

The smell of Mom’s candles lingered in the air, and I inhaled deeply.

Home.

I bent down to pick up the boxes. “Already planning to pack up?” I jumped, spinning around, dropping the boxes in the process as I stepped back, only to tumble backwards and into one of the boxes.

I yelped in pain, staring at my legs that were sticking up in the air.

Quiet footsteps approached, and a shadow fell over me. My heart thundered as I looked into a familiar pair of smouldering amber eyes.

“Theon…”

I gripped the side of the box, trying to get my footing so I could get out of it, but failed miserably.

“Need a hand?”

“No thanks.” I shot back icily, remembering how he had walked off an hour or so earlier

He simply crossed his arms, watching me.

“Go right ahead, Get out.”

him a dirty look and pushed the box over, landing on

making my cheeks burn as I quickly pushed my dress down and glared up

smoothing my hair. Theon stepped closer. Reaching over, he slid my dress strap that had slipped down my shoulder

at him, a flash of hurt clenching in

did you turn away?”

silent, looking around the room instead, so I began to pile the boxes to one

me, then I wasn’t going to pay

the key out of the door, shutting it and locking it

his gaze, trying not to let him see how

know why.” I replied, turning away, I walked towards

back, gasping to see

sneak up on

was serious and I could tell

that before anything else. Dad put his family first. He was the best

Dad and I were having a pillow fight and Mom was

it.

with my current

I stated, about to push past him when he suddenly blocked my path and caged me between his arms, his hands

can take away the Beta position, they can take away this home… but they can’t take away the memories I hold. I’m going to move. I have the money, I just need to find a

have

do.” I

gaze flickered to my lips, and I found myself licking

Why did you come? You walked

off for touching you. Who do you want, little storm? Because I assure you I don’t fucking share.” His eyes shimmered gold, and my stomach flip-flopped, but confidence sparked inside of me. I stepped away from the wall and into his personal space, I tilted my head up and bravely cupped his neck. “I think you already know the answer to that.” I whispered, pressing myself

aren’t you?” “What do you want from me, Theon?” I asked softly “One night. This will be nothing more than that.” He said, making my cheeks burn at his reply. 1 I already knew that, although it stung a little, I was ready

“I assumed as much.”

was forced against the curtain

trail over my bare

have two rules; don’t get attached and don’t expect me to treat you like

or insulted at his words… But they only made my core throb harder. I could feel the wetness pooling

won’t, I know that’s all I am to you. It’s my body you want.” I replied, rolling my eyes. A flicker of something crossed his eyes, but he simply

are on the same page for once.”

annoying ass most of the time.” I shot back, trying not to melt

you’re soaking wet for.” He countered

his knuckles down the centre of my neck. My eyes flickered shut as he leaned in, his nose brushing the crook of my neck, making me shiver. He inhaled deeply, making my heart thunder. He kept my hands firmly behind my back. The knuckles of his other hand ran down the centre of my collar bones. Cherish

me as his fingers brushed between my breasts

have you been with?” His question caught me off guard, despite the burning fire of pleasure that was

matter?” I

ever so lightly, yet it

asked, but the moment his hand caressed my thigh, slipping under my dress and brushing my ass, I

over my hip and down between my legs until his fingers