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.”

pushed the box

cheeks burn as I quickly pushed my dress down and glared

Theon stepped closer. Reaching over, he slid my dress strap that had slipped down my shoulder back up. His fingers that brushed my

up at him, a flash of hurt clenching in

did you turn away?” I

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

wasn’t going to answer me, then

banquet?” He raised an eyebrow, taking the key out of the door, shutting it and locking it from the

not to let

I walked towards the window

to see

up on people

was going to make me Beta.” He was serious and I could tell from

announce it like that… It doesn’t matter, but he honoured Dad by mentioning him… but he didn’t seem to care to remember that before anything else. Dad put his family first. He was the best father one could ask

to our kitchen came to mind. I remembered Dad and I were having a pillow fight and Mom was shouting from the other room, only to come and join in. That night, the meal

it.

already told the Alpha I’m happy with my current living space. You won’t need to move

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

are you so impulsive, little storm? You know you’re attached to this place.” “I’m not… I mean… I’m attached to the memories here… but I won’t stay where I don’t belong. They can take away

like you have it all planned

do.” I replied

my lips, and I found myself

come? You walked off earlier,

I didn’t, I would have ripped that bastard’s head right 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

hands left the wall, taking hold of my wrists and pulling my hands away from his neck. “A little too confident, 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

“I assumed as much.”

inched forward until I was forced against

cleavage, suddenly pinning my wrists above my head. Stepping back, he took a look at me, slowly letting his gaze trail over my bare legs, his eyes flickering, as they lingered on my thighs… I pressed my

attached and don’t expect me to treat you like a

other girl would have been shocked or insulted at his words…

that’s all I am to you. It’s my body you want.” I replied, rolling my eyes.

hear we are on the same page for

annoying ass most of the time.” I shot back, trying

you’re soaking wet for.”

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

as his fingers brushed between my breasts before continuing their descent down

me… How many have you been with?” His question caught me off guard, despite the burning fire of

matter?” I whispered back

His lips brushed my neck ever

a little, wondering why he had asked, but the moment his hand caressed my thigh,

too. His hand travelled over my hip and down between my