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

76. Sisters

CHARLENE

“Can you hear me, Yileyna?” The king asked, taking a seat on the bed, placing his hands on his knees as he turned towards us both. “I asked you; how are you feeling?” “I’m fine.” Yileyna replied, sounding hostile.

Although she was trying to control her emotions, it was obvious that she was angry with Dad. I looked between them, realising their eye colour was so similar… How was this possible?

Who was Yileyna’s mother?

“I heard you had Gamma Grayson locked away. What are his crimes?” Yileyna asked. Gamma Grayson… He was my father… I swallowed hard, thinking what would happen from here on out? What would happen to me?

“Betraying his king and having an illicit relationship with his Luna. It is an insult to me, the Alpha!” Dad growled, his eyes blazing. Yileyna nodded. “Will you too serve prison time for your own illicit affair, which is an insult to your Luna?” She asked, blinking innocently. 1

Dad’s face almost turned purple at that blatant insult.

I almost smiled. There was a time I had to hold Yileyna back, knowing Dad would get angry, but now I could tell he was trying to keep his temper in check. He had to tolerate her now.

Go Yileyna. “I am Alpha! I don’t need to prove anything to anyone!” He thundered. Yileyna shook her head.

“No, as Alpha, you are the one who should set an example… Gamma Grayson is a good person, and with the current times, you need all the support you can get. Gamma Grayson and Zoe were not fated mates… but you and the Luna were. Yet you both betrayed one another. If Gamma Grayson is in prison for cheating, then all three of you need to be there together.” She said, crossing her arms. 3 An alpha female. How had I not seen it before?

Confident, proud, and just.

Dad glared at her, yet said nothing for a moment, before exhaling deeply. He then shook his head, before grinning and slapping her on the back so hard she almost fell off the bed. I winced, Dad often forgot his own strength. “Answered like a true Alpha!” He chortled. I had never seen this side of him.

I knew at that moment why Dad was acting the way he was. He was going to make Yileyna his successor,

Her powers… She was the heart.

I was happy for her, I truly was. I think I am a little disappointed that we aren’t blood-related, but it’s ok, we are still sisters. We always have been, and we always will be. 7 I don’t know what Dad wanted to do with me… Would he cast me aside? Would he order me to leave, as he did Yileyna when her parents were branded traitors? Dad had always treated me well, although I never did as good as he wanted. It had always been Mom who looked down at me, to think she’s the one who was my biological parent…

Yes, Dad didn’t seem to have much faith in me but I wondered what would happen from here.

It was frustrating to know Mom had treated me harshly when I was doing fine. For a werewolf, I’m sure I was doing well. How could she be like that? I blinked when I realised Yileyna had taken my hand and pulled me up from my seat. She scooted aside, pulling me to sit between her and Dad.

wrapped her arms around me, giving me a warm embrace. I often thought her embrace felt like how Mom’s

waist, resting my

my lips, fighting the tears that were threatening to

full of concern.

need to have this conversation now.” He said. I slowly sat up, before scooting back so I could see Dad properly. Yileyna smiled gently as she pulled the duvet over us as we sat there, side by side. I smiled back, things were confusing right now, but no matter

who know the truth about your parentage, no one else will be told. As far as the pack and kingdom know, you are my daughter.” Dad said, and although I felt happy that he at least was still calling me his daughter, I wondered if that rule

flashed, his face darkening

never know.”

Yileyna said quietly, making Dad glare at her

think you know everything.”

I know that should be

glared at her. I looked at Yileyna, worried for her, but she was

to learn the truth, or I consider

it would just destroy one more family. Just the way mine had been torn apart today. I felt lost… empty and confused… “Dad’s right, we shouldn’t tell anyone. It’s fine, Gamma Grayson deserves to be out of prison more than him learning about this… Plus, I may not be Dad’s real daughter, but-” “You are his one and only daughter, my parents are dead. William and Andrea were my parents, and that won’t ever change.” Yileyna cut in. “Your

with her

I said, quietly giving

think that if Charlene wants, Gamma

girl.”

didn’t reply and I watched her lock eyes with Dad, a

don’t think I ever wanted anyone to know right now, maybe in the

Tomorrow evening, I will make the announcement that you are my daughter and the future Alpha! I will have the fae to train you to learn control, you cannot keep losing control!” Dad stood up, frowning at Yileyna. “Don’t push my patience because, I assure you, I have

squeezed her hand in

left,

sighed at the same time, before exchanging looks and smiling. The tension Dad had

onto the pillows and staring at

respond for a moment,

don’t want to take what’s yours.” She said, turning her beautiful face towards me. The sadness, regret, and guilt

is yours, that’s always how it is, and what’s yours is mine. I think I’m luckier in that aspect, Leyna… I still get to be the Alpha King’s daughter, without the burden of having to unlock my powers and the pressure to run a kingdom when the Obsidian Shadow pack and Sirens are out for us. We are in dire danger, and it scared me to think I was to handle it all… But … now you can, right? You’re stronger than I am. I’ll be here rooting for you, always… but

I knew my words weren’t enough to reassure her. She would still feel guilty, but with time that would change. Because she was born to do this. “There’s something else too…”

my side to face her. “What is it?” “My mother… although the king wants to keep it a secret, you know there’s nothing I can keep from you. I’m part Siren, Charl.” She whispered. It took me a good few moments to process her

Part Siren?