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

3. Grasping onto Hope

THEON

He‘s anger was obvious as he glared at me with complete rage. “So now you care what happens to him?” He hissed.

“No, I don‘t. But he is still her son.” I shot back coldly. 6

“She’s dead, she doesn‘t know what‘s happening here.” His cold reply came, his chest heaving as he fought his anger. 2

“It‘s about being loyal to her and honouring your word. You know when it comes to Mom, I won‘t let it slide. You are not to touch him. No matter how much he becomes a thorn in our side, he will not be touched. Understood?”

His features began morphing as he fought himself from shifting, lunging to grab hold of me but I raised my arm, my own eyes flashing in warning.

“I told you; I will obey you and I am... but when it comes to an oath given to Mom… I won‘t tolerate it.”

I had mentioned Hunter, to divert the conversation for me, but I hadn‘t expected him to want him out of the picture.

“Then you better obey me properly, because I‘m beginning to see a change in the man that I sent on this mission... You drugging so many of Andres‘s closest as if you did not want them to lose their lives...”

I didn‘t react but I knew why I kept them alive... because Yileyna needed someone.

That bastard Raiden.... Ryan... and of course Charlene, who was like a part of her soul. Annoying.

I couldn‘t deny that I had fallen for the one woman I shouldn‘t have... but I had, and no matter what I did, I couldn‘t stop myself from worrying about her. 5

Even the poison I was giving her was such a low dose. I wanted her to break away, to get far away from here, but she was far too stupid and stubborn to do that.

“You confuse me, you said you need this city and the packs to accept us. By killing everyone, how would that win you points? Care to explain? I thought it was a smart move to keep those who were once in power, alive. However, if you want me to go behead Henry and the two Gamma females, I will willingly do so.” I said, ready to walk off when Dad raised his hand.

“No.You are correct. I‘m sorry son, but we have spent a lot of time apart… You seem to have more... emotion than you did two years ago when Iyara died –” 5

“Was killed.” I corrected, remembering it was an attack by Andres... seeing her body lying there... her heart ripped from it. She had been missing her leg and her neck had a chunk bitten right out. The stinging pain when I remembered it was still there... 6

“Yes, by Andres, however you didn‘t seem to care, only wanting revenge... I fear this woman may change you.” “How? I was ready to burn her? How exactly did I show compassion?” I asked, my eyes

flashing

was fucking hiding how I felt, the urge to knock some sense into her dumb blonde head and drag her from here was so fucking compelling... and the way she

I didn‘t care, and I hoped that it was enough to be the final trigger to break her seal. I had relied on the power of her love

true... Perhaps I am just on edge. We may have this city, but we are not acknowledged yet... If the packs rally upon us,

Andres and there were witnesses to show you are the new Alpha. As long as everyone learns the truth of what Andres did years ago, people will see we weren‘t in the wrong.” 2 He didn‘t reply and I frowned slightly, turning my head as I watched him. Was it just me, or did I sense a flicker of unease from

But still, we need to be careful. Win her over and make

I chose vengeance and justice for my pack and family, and the price... the price was the most fucking precious thing of all; Yileyna‘s heart.

walked for over a decade, and no matter if I strayed, I was now back on it. All who

YILEYNA

flew open to

upright,

was fresh on my mind. I looked around, realising it was still dark outside, before I turned my attention to Theon who was looking at me intensely, his heart seemingly thudding loudly. “What are you staring at?” I asked coldly, pulling free from his hold that was making my mind go blank .

“Nothing.”

something, but he looked away, standing up

and toiletries. You can bathe, change, and then we‘ll go train.” He turned the light

showered, his skin still glistened with water which meant he had come here straight after. His white T–shirt with a V–neck showed his toned defined collar bones, and when he swallowed his Adam‘s apple bopped. llyilevna.” He growled, i blinked realising I was staring. I turned away, grabbing the bag

at the grime on my face and the stains in my

had a list to relay to Raiden and the other when I was out of these

organising my thoughts before I brushed my teeth and stepped out of the

had gone down to

putting on the black pants, tunic, and a black corset, before I ran

window but turned when

to the brown bag that sat on one of the empty boxes

intense cold outside? It must be... I opened the bag and took out a wrapped toasty and bit into it. Chicken from Madam Marigold‘s, did that mean everyone was allowed to get back to work? “Is the city carrying on as normal?” I asked

Silver Storm pack from

the Obsidian Shadow Pack into hiding? Why should we be merciful?” He replied coldly, not even looking at me. “So by acting just like him, how are you any better? Let them go.”

turned to me, crossing his arms as his eyes bore into mine. “Stand by my side, and we can combine the packs under one law, one pack” There was a time, long ago, where

too late for that... because this isn‘t about you and I. It‘s about

I turned away, only for him to grab me by the arm, yanking me back around. His eyes flashed as he glared at me. “I am not a

his jaw and I pulled free. “And... don‘t touch me without my consent.” Our

dripping murderously, but it

the link open. I closed myself off, focusing on Raiden, Charlene,

‘Hello?‘

goddess!‘ I almost smiled at Charlene‘s voice, trying to hide the emotions from my face as I kept my gaze on the ground and followed Theon. , ‘Hey...? Ryan‘s voice. ‘Yileyna,