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

71. A Sickening Reality

THEON

When I left the cells, my mind was spinning…

I had slept with the daughter of my enemy. She was the daughter of a siren… I was still able to deal with that somewhat, but his daughter? I felt sick and angry at myself for even allowing it to happen. I had never made the link between them… 1

Even those eyes that I loved were the same shade as his.

Fuck this.

I punched the stone wall of the pillar in front of me. Pain jarred up my arm and a crack appeared in the stone. I clenched my fist in anger.

Andres’ daughter…

A sudden thought came to me, and I frowned, deep in thought.

Her powers seemed to be blocked…

The heart was sealed…

Yileyna was obviously much more powerful than Charlene and held power, was there a possibility that she could be the heart?

The mage was blind…

My heart thudded as I turned, realising he had looked in the direction of….

Both girls, they had been together. ‘Remember, the heart of Kaeladia belongs to all.? An Alpha female… Yileyna was definitely more of an Alpha than her sister. Fuck, Yileyna was the heart… I was sure of it. The one thing my father was after… what we needed. 2

I exhaled, running my fingers through my hair, remaining silent when I heard the sound of footsteps. His scent reached me and I knew it was the king. He didn’t even seem to notice me as he walked out, looking like a man defeated. He deserved it…

He sat there on the steps, deep in thought and almost forlorn. I liked seeing him like this, and this was only the beginning. “So, she’s your daughter.”

He turned to look at me, and I was satisfied to see the glimmer of fear in his eyes.

“Theon.”

I schooled my face into one of slight concern. “I’m sure it must be hard to get your head around, but fear not, we will find a solution.” I said

quietly. He visibly relaxed at my words and sighed. A sudden thought cropped into my head, and I stepped over to him. As long as he didn’t think Yileyna was the heart… This might work. I sat down on the stone steps a foot away from him and placed my hand on his shoulder. One day I will take his life with this very hand… “Alpha, don’t worry too much, we will come up with a solution. Perhaps we should move her to another city for now? Somewhere away from the accusation’s upon her.”

He shook his head.

“No, we can’t. Theon she… she might be the heart. Did you not feel her aura?” He looked at me seriously. Fuck. He had figured it out… I frowned smoothly, pretending to think before feigning subtle surprise. “You might be right. Then what is your plan?” I wouldn’t get to take her away without a fight or reason. “There is only one option… I announce the truth: That she is my daughter, but we keep her… other side, a secret.” He said, frowning coldly. I raised an eyebrow. “You will let everyone know?” “Yes, if she proves to be the heart, then I will.” He said quietly.

“And if she isn’t?”

Maybe if we could make sure it wasn’t revealed

“She must be, she said a fae by the name Zarian said her powers were blocked.” “But if she is not, then?” I asked quietly. “Then… I’ll make sure she’s taken care of… Of course meaning, I’ll send her far away.” He replied, changing his sentence midway as he watched me warily. I frowned slightly. Would he really try to kill his own daughter? His eyes met mine, but apart from anger, I felt nothing.

daughter. Why should I

fae, he may know more. Find him and bring him to me immediately.” I nodded curtly. “I know who he is. I’ll bring him to you immediately.” I stood up. The fact that Andres had realised she may be the fucking heart still irked me. However, I needed to listen to him… I needed to keep this façade up… If Yileyna’s powers were awakening, it meant victory was ever closer. My stomach twisted as I realised what I was

to me, but I wasn’t so sure. The dark truth was that she was already part

I went to find the fae bastard,

this? Not only did I get involved with a siren hybrid, but also

first went to the café, but Zarian wasn’t there, and so I got his address and headed to his

was richer than one would think. Why was he working as a waiter then? Something was

had carried along, before I banged on the door with

was very off… Who exactly

me, remembering how he and Yileyna almost kissed that night. “Ah, Theon of Westerfell himself. To what do I owe the pleasure?” The snow was falling fast, and it was extremely cold. “The Alpha king wishes to see you.” I said emotionlessly. He smirked as if he was

I glanced at him sharply as another

him

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was one of Dad’s

anything, I couldn’t

leave now.”

time of night… What is it regarding?” He

some questions.”

like a

“No.” I replied coldly.

he stepped out

ball? Do I get to

blazed gold as I looked at the other man, trying to contain my rage. “You’re a little behind, are you not? There was no engagement.” I almost

eyes flashed and I grabbed hold of his coat. “Do not try to fucking

asked, still as calm as ever. “I am the

smirked in response, and I let go of him

me hard, and I clenched my jaw, trying not to let my emotions

Trust no one…

bother saying anything more to him. I wondered if he knew what she was… Fae were the

I led the way to

“Enter.” Andres’s voice came.

at the door looked at Zarian with interest that they tried to hide. Opening the door, I stepped inside and he followed. One of the guards shut the door behind us and I

in person.” Zarian greeted him with a gracious

the seats opposite his desk, picking up his tankard

due to the revelation? “Yileyna De’Lacor. Do you

Zarian raised an eyebrow.

king knows the answer to that.” He replied with

Andres frowned.

I will skip to the matter at hand. Tonight, at the ball, Yileyna De’Lacor

“He asked, raising an arched brow. 1 “Yes, you were helping her unseal her powers. Yileyna told me that you said there was

time, Zarian frowned

she?” He

treason, and unless you can give us some answers, she will remain

threatened coldly. Zarian’s brows creased deeper as he glanced up at the king sharply. “I do not need to answer anything without knowing why. Why was she imprisoned for

her ensemble is from Aerean. I assure you, I ordered them