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

head and drag her from here was so fucking compelling... and the way she reacted since everything went down, she would jerk and pull away from me as if my touch burnt her. I guess I should have expected it, I betrayed her, was the reason

trigger to break her seal. I

city, but we are not acknowledged yet... If the packs rally upon

we can be cornered from all sides, but you killed 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

we need to be careful. Win her over and make sure she is ours.” He commanded before he turned and walked

anymore... No matter how much I may want it... I chose vengeance and justice for

I refused to acknowledge it. This is the path that I have walked for over a decade, and no matter if I strayed,

YILEYNA

open to realise I had

Theon pulled me upright, his

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

“Nothing.”

but he looked away, standing up from where he

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

with water which meant he had come here straight after. His white T–shirt with a V–neck showed his toned defined collar bones,

I stared at the grime on my face

list to relay to Raiden and the other when I was out

of the shower, towelling myself

down to the inn?

the red lingerie before putting on the black pants, tunic, and a black corset, before I ran a comb through my wet hair and stepped out

out the window but turned when I

on one of the empty boxes

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 coldly. “They have been given the command to, aside from the warriors

from the Silver Storm pack from the city? Let them

Shadow Pack into hiding? Why should we be merciful?” He replied coldly, not even looking at me. “So by acting just like him, how

one law, one pack” There was a time, long ago, where perhaps a

afraid it‘s too late for that... because this isn‘t about you

is using you as his puppet.” 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

currents that rippled through me. He clenched his jaw and I pulled free. “And... don‘t touch me without my consent.” Our eyes met, his anger rising before he brushed past, picking up some chains of silver that I had not noticed before and shackling me

his voice dripping murderously, but it didn‘t affect

out into the hall, I felt the link open. I closed myself off,

‘Hello?‘

I almost smiled at Charlene‘s voice, trying to hide the emotions from my face as I kept my gaze