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

20. Between two Alphas

YILEYNA

“Nothing.” His words made my stomach somersault. He had offered to help me, and I was sure he would ask for something in return, but he didn‘t. Once again, in his own way he was showing that there was some good in him, only making me more determined to remove the veil from his eyes, to show him that his father may not be what he thinks. 1

“Nothing?” I asked, looking into his amber eyes. They were as gorgeous as ever, but they didn‘t seem to be as vibrant as usual. I guess he must be exhausted.

“One would assume your hearing would be impeccable... What‘s wrong? Do you need me to get closer and whisper it in your ear again? Or perhaps you secretly wanted me to ask for something else?”

My core clenched at his tone. That urge to advance on him tempted me. I was certain that he wouldn‘t refuse, but where my body craved him, my heart still bled with the pain of his betrayal.

“I heard... but it‘s...” I shook my head, clearing my mind the best I could. “What is your plan? Why are you out here? Did your father simply send you to bring me back?”

I tugged out of his hold and stepped back, waiting for him to answer as the ship lurched a little.

“Yeah, he wants you back, but I‘m not the only one looking for you. He has sent out others.”

“That‘s surprising. Doesn‘t he think you alone are capable of the job?” I asked, crossing my arms.

He tilted his head, looking away.

“I don‘t think he trusts me entirely.” He turned away from me, but I wasn‘t done with this conversation.

“Why? Because you have some morals?” I asked.

He didn‘t reply for a moment, before he looked at me over his shoulder.

“I have a question. How are you doing it? How are you able to stand and talk to me after everything?”

How?

I shook my head, shrugging as our eyes met.

“I don‘t know… it hurts, it hurts so much. I can forgive everything but my parents‘ death... it wasn‘t your dad who did that, it was you. You used me as the bait to let them rush to their deaths.” I whispered, refusing to allow the pain in my chest to overwhelm me. I took a deep breath and looked him square in the eye. “But like I said, this isn‘t about me, but the people of the kingdom. We need the fighting to stop. Enough is enough.”

He nodded, looking away.

“Makes sense... Then for the greater good, I guess we do this together.”

“Mm.” I nodded.

Surely there was a reason that Selene chose us to be mates. Perhaps this was what it was, to unite the kingdoms, to bring peace between the packs, as well as with the Sirens. As for this visit to the Naga empire... Maybe me going beyond the borders of Astalion into Naran is all part of a bigger plan... Perhaps they too are misunderstood... 2

I know they are dangerous and deadly, but didn‘t we think the same of the Sirens? Sure, they kill, but we

too kill and are seen as monsters to someone else. 1.

“It‘s time we didn‘t let what we are taught be our only verdict. We need to look beyond that and find our own answers.” I said quietly.

“It‘s not going to be easy...” He replied.

| shrugged.

easy to attain, but we do our best until we succeed in

“What if it‘s impossible?”

the ship lurched and he automatically grabbed my arm, steadying me. My heart skipped

I had my balance...

was holding my arm, those

impossible, if we truly want something,

a moment I felt as if the question he was asking wasn‘t about all of this ... I would be a fool to deny that I didn‘t know what he may be insinuating; me. I

Stop. Stop, Yileyna.

truth. Theon and I were broken beyond any chance of fixing. I once thought love was something different, but it was darker and more painful than I had ever thought

to bed, it‘s late.” He

| asked as I brushed past him, again I thought I smelt the faint

to make a stop first, then we will head that way. We will need to pass the Iron Claw Pack. Luckily it is a neutral Pack, and he will let us pass. Besides, I have my own business with him” He

I nodded.

that sounds perfect, time

to see if my

surprised me and I looked

“Sister?”

who survived the attack on that ship a decade ago.”

about to walk off, but I grabbed onto his arm, my heart thumping. I know the topic was still

you tell me exactly

back to me

sea. Dad stayed behind to hold off the attack, and we were simply given a crystal that was embedded with powerful magic, it would work only once. It was a teleportation spell, which Dad said only

he gave you that.” I asked,

frowned and nodded. “It was meant to be a last resort. We had our men with us, but then we were

he meant as hatred flashed in

Mom... When she came towards me, I unlocked the enchantment with the spell we were given and grabbed Thea. I didn‘t know if we‘d make it to safety, but if we remained on that ship, we would have died anyway. It was the hardest decision I had to make… I hesitated, not knowing if Thalia or Thea would make it, and I couldn‘t leave Mom either... but then it was

imagine the pain you were going through... Will you still seek vengeance upon her?” || asked

looked into my eyes, a frown creasing his handsome

decide to seek vengeance against me, will be the day I might do the same.” He smirked slightly, despite no humour in his

knew I never

a beat as I realised what

letting

letting it go, despite

get Deliana to talk to him, it wouldn‘t

some insight on the Theon before he became a weapon for revenge. “Will you bring her with us to travel?” I wasn‘t sure how old she was, but the mission would

her to the Iron Claw Pack... she‘ll be safe there.” Without another word, he turned and left,

know the topic wasn‘t easy for him... There were many answers we needed, and I hoped that we would find them soon, because these differences needed

sharing your pain with

it warm, but it was not as cold as the day before. The wind was rather

woke up before I had come, leaving me feeling horny and irritated. Deliana had not been wrong;

just showered, donning clothes given to me by Cleo. It was a cropped maroon bralette and black pants that sat low upon my hips. I stepped onto the deck, wrapping my wet hair in a bun. The necklace that Lavina gave me hung around my neck on a silver chain, at the end

my disguising my tail. The fact I had come from the water had made most of the crew rather wary, but after a few hours, they had all started acting normal with me and I had ended up telling them about the truth of my heritage. To my surprise, they had all sworn allegiance to me, with Fynn saying I had to promise him safe passage in

try my best

and not all