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

25. A Coaward’s Words YILEYNA

His apology had shaken me, but it wasn‘t the words he spoke that had gotten to me, it was the emotion in it, the pain in his eyes and the obvious regret. It gave me some clarity. Even when Ailema had comforted me, I realised Theon was also suffering, far more than he showed. I had wanted to go to him, but my own emotions had overwhelmed me, the pain I felt... how could I still care for him despite what he had done? Even if he regretted it and was misguided, it confused me. There was pain and love within me, paired with the intense desire to pounce upon him.

I needed to control myself. This hunger for his physical touch was beginning to scare me, and although I wondered if another man‘s touch would help, I couldn‘t do it.

He consumed my heart and mind.

The following day, the mention of that apology was not brought up again, but I felt a bit lighter. I just wish I had Mom or Dad‘s view on things, what would they advise me? Deep down I knew the answer to that, my parents had raised me well but I just wish they were here.

We had arrived at Eastcourt, and despite it being a big city, it was not as welcoming or busy as Westerfell. We split from the crew and Theon, and I made our way towards Lochfox.

We had cloaks on and had our hoods up. Thanks to Flynn‘s distraction, we were able to sneak away with the help of heavy fog.

We had travelled by foot, and we were away from the city, I glanced over at Theon frowning. I had suggested shifting twice, but he had refused. “I don‘t think a bright white wolf with a fluffy tail is going to blend in.” He remarked after the third time I suggested it.

“Oh really? Or are you just afraid that I‘ll be faster?” I challenged. “The fog will hide us.”

“We travel by foot.”

I frowned and came to a stop.

“We are wasting time, Theon.”

“Then shall we take horses?” He shot back, his irritation rising.

I was about to argue when I frowned, turning and looking up at him sharply. “Is it because you are unable to shift?” I asked, stopping in my tracks. His heart skipped a beat, it was slight and his face remained almost the same, but I had caught it.

“I just don‘t want to–“.

I cut him off, placing a finger to his lips as my gaze dipped to his chest.

“Theon... how are you not healing?” I asked, frowning as I grabbed his shirt, ready to push it up, only for him to stop me.

His grip on my wrist was tight yet not painful.

“I‘m fine, it‘s just a small injury. We carry on, on foot.” He growled.

“I want to see it. How did it happen?”

Our eyes met and I could see he was mulling it over. “As I said, let it go, we are wasting time.” “No. We are wasting time because you are behaving stubbornly. Stop being so childish, Theon!” I snapped, my frustration growing.

His eyes flashed gold as he glared at me. “Fine. It happened when you rejected me.”

My eyes flew open in shock as I stared at him in sheer surprise. I felt as if someone had just slapped me across the face.

The memory of that moment returned to me, finding out the truth about my parents and then losing it. I had dug my nails into him and ripped through his chest, with the aim to kill... So all this time, he hadn‘t healed?

up to reveal the bandages that were wrapped around his entire torso. The faint

thumped as I looked him over. “I’m fine, it‘s healing, just a bit fucking slower.” He

I muttered, worry and fear filling me. He pulled away forcefully, yanking

he knew we were wasting time. “A siren‘s touch in rage is.” “Death.” I whispered, my heart thudding as I

Death.

wanting to see the wounds, but I didn‘t push it. “How about I shift, and you can ride on my back?” I suggested. 2 He stared at me as if I had just grown another head. “Not happening.” 2 “What‘s wrong with that?” I huffed, falling into step by his side. The guilt I felt was still

“No.”

heal all illnesses and injuries. “What is it?” He asked, noticing the change in my beating heart. I shook my head,

tell something wasn‘t right. Theon was frowning deeply as he looked around at the rundown buildings. Some looked charred by fir,e and others were extremely ill–kept. The further into the small village

had some of our people here. There was also another Pack

do you think they have

intend to find out.” His reply was cold, and I could sense

in silence, the roads becoming rockier. It was obvious no one had been here in a while. “I don‘t think anyone has lived here recently.” I

arm shot out and he grabbed my

“Careful.” .

mine. I slowly tugged away, trying not to focus on how good his body felt, and looked away as we continued,

wasn‘t in much better condition than the rest of the town, but the puffs of smoke from the window and the glow of

pulled open by a middle–aged man. His smile vanished upon seeing Theon, who pushed his way inside. “May I come in?” I asked, smiling warmly. The man looked me over, his gaze lingering on my eyes before he nodded, but I didn‘t miss the fear in

humble abode, A–Alpha Theon.” Theon frowned as he turned to the man, I shut

my sister, only to find that there‘s no sign of any of the pack in Lochfox, yet

is?” He asked keenly, almost curiously. I frowned, as Theon

you have come here?” The man asked, wiping the bead of sweat from his

watched him sharply, seeing the slight tremble in his hand as he looked at

was he

got to do

a gentle smile. “We are

me a small grimace, that I was certain was meant to be a smile. The

alpha.” Cadoran bowed to Theon, making me frown. “But I

chase when he

Theon’s chest, shaking my head slightly. Our eyes me and he frowned, despite obeying me and staying in his spot. I didn‘t move away, turning to Cadoran once more. “Will you tell us everything that happened here?” “Wh–who are you, my lady?” He asked, taking out a handkerchief. Fear filled the room as the terrified man looked at me and wiped his forehead. There was nothing to hide. “I am Yileyna De‘Lacor, daughter of this kingdom and the heart of Kaeladia. We have come for answers, Cadoran, to fix the wrongs of the kings before us and we need to know anything you can tell us. It is obvious you are scared, but why? What happened?” “The heart... then you should–should not be here...” He mumbled,

up at the man I loved and thought I hated.

wouldn‘t trust him,

attempt he

can tell me what has happened here for the last two years, I would appreciate it.” Cadoran sighed before he motioned to the worn–out sofa in front of

at Theon, only to realise I still had my hand on his chest

politely, giving him a smile. He took a deep breath, putting distance between himself and Theon as he sat on a stool near the hearth, placing his hands on his

me...” He cast a furtive look at Theon, who remained silent. “After you left... your father‘s ways became more obvious, with you gone there was no

filled them, making the

“Them?” Theon asked sharply.

“Our women.” 1

the room, but Theon‘s heart was thundering louder than ever. I took his hand in mine, trying