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

10. The Iron Claw Pack

CHARLENE

I was terrified for Yileyna, with every passing day I wondered if she was ok. She was alone, and although I knew Theon loved her after his deceit, I didn‘t know what to think. I was trying to tell myself he wouldn‘t let anything happen to her, but I was terrified too.

She was brave, but she was all alone. It was hard for Gamma Grayson too, knowing that his mate was left behind, but there was no other choice.

I hadn‘t told him about who I was because I didn‘t want it to become an extra burden for him. I was ok with him not knowing.

Knowing that Mom and Dad were killed felt painful. Even if they weren‘t fully good people, I still loved them. Dad‘s death had hit me harder, I just wish I could have told him goodbye and that I loved him, even if he wasn‘t my biological father, he was the one who raised me and had always treated me better than Mom.

We had travelled to two packs, however Obsidian Shadow Pack guards stood at the entrances, and we were not able to even meet those Alphas. It was obvious they were either looking for us or keeping an eye on everyone.

Would no one stand up to Theoden? It seemed not, he was known for his ruthless ways. It was Raiden who had suddenly decided we should go to the one pack that was powerful and neutral to all.

The Iron Claw Pack, home to the infamous Alpha Hunter Slade Carson....

“This is going to be hard, Hunter doesn‘t deal his hands in political matters.” Gamma Grayson said as we stared that the huge iron walls that surrounded the back, foot–long blades crowned the wall and every two metres apart I saw there were guards on watch duty. But as suspected by Gamma Grayson, there was not one Obsidian Shadow pack wolf here. 1

“What are those...” I murmured, seeing something move from around the walls.

“His moat, a moat full of serpents.” Ryan added with a low whistle. “I thought it was a damn joke...”

“Oh it‘s very real, Hunter became an Alpha at the age of eleven, two years before he shifted, he is currently the youngest recorded shifter alive having gotten his wolf at the age of thirteen.” Gamma Grayson commented. “He‘s powerful.” 2

“That is so cool!” Rhys exclaimed.

It had been hard for him, having to travel like this, and often he spent his time with me when the men were more restless and angry.

“Well we have nothing to lose, Hunter is one Alpha who didn‘t bend to Andres, unlike many who yielded to him due to him being a king. Whereas Alpha Hunter does not.” Gamma Grayson replied.

“Well then let‘s go ask for this badass shady–as–fuck Alpha‘s help. Oi Charlene, maybe you can use some charms on him?” 2

“Do not be disrespectful to the princess.” Gamma Grayson warned him.

Ryan shrugged.

“She wasn‘t the king‘s real daughter.” 2

That did hurt but I simply smiled as Gamma Grayson‘s irritation rose.

“It‘s ok, and I don‘t want to be called princess either, Gamma Grayson.”

“Also, if you continue to be childish, Ryan, I‘m sure our Alpha will remove you from the position of Gamma ” Raiden added with a smirk.

“Well, let‘s go meet Alpha Hunter who will help us!” Rhys said confidently.

l.hoped, at least not to break his heart, he would agree to help us.

We left our hiding spot in human form and I held Rhys‘s hand tightly. Immediately we were spotted and several bows and arrows were turned upon us.

“We wish for an audience with Alpha Hunter Slade Carson.” Raiden said loudly, raising his hand in surrender as he stepped forward.

I looked into the dark moat of water. Although we were still very far, I could see something move beneath the surface. My grip on Rhys tightened and I moved him behind me. Although I knew we were a good few metres away, those things were huge and I knew they could come out of the water.

The man shouted, scanning

on behalf of the Silver Storm Pack.”

the other guards before he gave a curt nod. He seemed to be mind–linking as we all waited nervously. Raiden glanced over

agree to see us?‘ I asked

so.‘

“Names!” The man called.

my younger brother, Rhys.” Raiden said clearly. “As you must have heard, Alpha King Andres is dead, Yileyna

grinding of the drawbridge being lowered. My heart lurched as I saw the

narrow, and there were no supports on

before giving Rhys a brave

I‘ll hold on

boy he was, without his parents, yet he

“Cross!” A man shouted.

I replied softly to Rhys, before

side by side Rhys followed Raiden, whilst Ryan stepped up

just a few metres... You

side which was

this.

have such a

heard the hissing of a serpent at one point,

they

heart was ringing in my ears. The moment we reached the other side, I let out a shaky breath, and Raiden

waited for the huge gates to

was a full village in here yet there were only warriors in sight. Most were well

none other than Alpha Hunter approaching. I suddenly felt very self–conscious, knowing I was covered in dirt and all I was wearing were worn–out leather pants

stop myself from trying to smooth my shirt and tilt my chin

anyone from the Silver Storm pack would be so kind as to visit a simple Alpha like me?” He said mockingly,

handsome, if not more, than the day I saw him at the ceremony... In a fitted shirt, pants, and boots, a few strands of his hair

Alpha Hunter, however, we had no choice.” Raiden said quietly, glancing at the

a beat as a small smirk crossed his lips. “On

were humble but they were strong and rigid. Shops and food stores were aplenty, and although I knew Alpha Hunter owned the lands around this

like barracks or a pack house, and he entered, leading the way to the left. After a flight of stairs, he stopped at

we don‘t have many rooms, if the Beta is ok to share with his

you, Alpha.” Raiden said with a nod, yet he didn‘t go in. Hunter smirked as he continued down the hall, he gave the next room to Gamma Grayson and

for the lady.” He smirked as Raiden opened the door, stepping inside. “I‘ll have one of my omegas bring you clean clothes. Rest, you are safe here.” He added to me, his tone dropping an octave, making

Alpha Hunter. I do apologise for the quick check, but she is important to our kingdom and our

she is.” Our eyes met before I mumbled an excuse me. I took the key

mirror and a vanity table. When I saw the bed, I had an intense urge to run and jump onto it, but I needed to bathe first. I looked at the door across the room hoping it was

I stepped out of the bath, wrapping a towel around myself whilst I used another on my long hair, which

had I ever appreciated clean water as I did today. I stepped into the

you, my lady.” She

hand, spotting the basket

some items for you.” She said, gesturing

expecting this kind of

did he have

his eyes had raked over me

the Alpha, my lady, not me.

thank you.” I said, she nodded,

join us for dinner.” She replied, before taking her