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

29. Terrifying Truths

*Trigger warning – mentions of sexual assault and abuse, it is a small part but for those who may find it triggering please skip. I will put a double line *************** ** before and after the worst part, please proceed with caution* YILEYNA

Her ominous words made my stomach twist, and Theon looked over at me. My heart skipped a beat, my cheeks heated up and I looked away. I had no idea what we were... but... those emotions... those feelings... Now that my cravings were satiated, my mind was clear, and although looking at Theon didn‘t make me want to scream and shout, I was still confused. I loved him, I still loved him, and it made me feel guilty.

He was the one who sent my parents to their deaths. Was I an awful daughter for somehow still loving him? I had almost kịlled him too... In fact, he was dying with each passing day... I knew what a siren‘s touch of death was... I needed to ask Lavina if there was anything to help, but for that, I needed to be close to water.

I forced my attention back to Thea, who was lost in thought.

“Theon, do you remember that witch, Arabella?”

“Obviously, she‘s in Westerfell with him.” “Do you know what the rumours are? Do you know what she is?”

Theon and I both exchanged looks once again.

“What is she?” He asked.

“She is a Dark One. When Theoden and Andres conquered Westerfell, I heard they killed them all, but one. The rumours are that Andres didn‘t trust Theoden after that fight because of the darkness within him. Because he had bound himself to a Dark One and so he refused to allow him to lead, feeling something odd about him... but it‘s just rumours. Anyone who may know the truth was killed or were dead... Beta, Mother... anyone who questioned him is killed.” 2

“A Dark One...” Theon mused. “The Dark Ones were born from the darkness within the people, entities who fed off anything good. They were not beings but entities of discord and evil... The rumours... there‘s worse Theon.” Thea seemed to hesitate; her heart began thumping. “What is it, Thea?” Theon asked warningly. “They said, those who wish to attain control over a Dark One must fulfil some tasks... dark tasks.” She whispered.

My heart thundered as I looked at her sharply. Theon was watching her sharply, his entire body tense. “What are you saying?”

Thea shook her head.

“I don‘t know but I‘ve heard dark, dark things Theon. I heard that they included the death of six of your beloved, bathing in the blood of six children you are to sacrifice, and having sex with six menstruating virgins before killing them.” She shuddered and curled up, wrapping her arms around her legs.

“That‘s... so messed up.” I murmured, feeling sick. My own body shuddered with the chill that crept up my spine. “That doesn‘t even fucking cover it.” Theon stood up, running his hands through his hair.

“Once upon a time I wouldn‘t have believed it, but Theon, when he started selling our women. I questioned him but he simply beat me and told me I‘d be next. Do you know what he did to the women who no one wanted?” Thea was fighting her tears, her eyes blazing green with disgust and hatred. “Do I even want to know?” Theon murmured, his eyes flashing.

“He–he humiliated them publicly, made them serve his men and say they were better for nothing more than to be slaves. Even those of our ranked wolves. The Obsidian Shadow Pack is gone, Theon, dead, sold, or those few who were smart enough ran. We are finished.”

Theon‘s heart was thundering as he stared unseeing at the ground. I could only imagine the turmoil that was going through him. That was his pack.

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“He didn‘t spare anyone Theon... The children... he sold them too... even... even me, he didn‘t care. When the Alpha tried to rape me, I bit his cock off and killed him. The Alpha out there was his brother, and he locked us away. He came to beat us daily but after he didn‘t go as far... but I guess I was one of the luckier ones... he came to abuse the Luna every day, then allowed others to do so before they laughed and left. He told me when I was a bit older it will be my turn and consider it gratitude for killing his brother.”

my arms around her, my heart beating with anger at

showed that she had been through a lot. She witnessed things

and groom them. Saying they will help grow the pack when they become women. But it was a nightmare, day and night they assaulted. them all. Even some of the men, some killed themselves because of it... I heard them laugh and joke about it... hearing their cries and pleas through the bond for mercy and help, but no one came...” Her voice broke as she tried

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eyes was clear. The

only to those in Westerfell, but for the atrocities he has committed upon his pack and upon Astalion.” I said quietly, standing up and crossing my arms. Never have I felt this much hatred towards someone. “Andres may have been a bad person, but he was nowhere as

a glance back, and I knew he just needed some space to clear the raging storm within his mind. I knew he didn‘t want to let his sister

I said to Thea, who gave me a half–smile. She was

man as the person he wanted to be when he was older... Theon always had a good heart... He…

I offered, and she looked at me in surprise.

“Yeah.”

title of father, abused that. He changed Theon, teaching him to be heartless, telling him that showing emotion and caring would make him weak. I didn‘t want Theon to leave because

never heard

She nodded.

A pack that is said to be direct descendants of

stared at

never heard of

She shook her head.

used Theon as a tool, and the saddest part is... Theon will never be able to forgive himself for everything he has ever had to do thanks

on her. She would heal, but if it wasn‘t for her fighter‘s spirit, I feared what may have happened

her hair until her breathing became calm

hadn‘t returned, and I was

Where was he?

the low wall, one leg up propped up on it, with his arm resting on it. A piece of straw between his

He was so handsome...

when all I saw was the sexy man that I had always been so infatuated with... but he was so much more… far more complex than I could ever imagine.

moment to clear my head. I crossed the rocky–uneven ground, wishing I had put my shoes on. Feeling a few sharp pieces of slate and rock cutting

Came his reply, after a few moments. My heart clenched and

veil of lies has been lifted from your eyes. What you did was in the hands of a puppet master, but you are no longer under his control, so come on... We can do this. Let‘s

but I am ready to deal the hand of retribution upon all those who have done wrong. We head to The Iron Claw Pack tomorrow, we get that pearl, returning it to the imperial

He bent down and lifted me bridal style, and I yelped in surprise. “You‘re injured! You shouldn‘t be carrying me.” I scolded. He raised an eyebrow. “You didn‘t seem bothered when

to do. A part of me was ready to tell him I would sleep with Thea, and another part of me felt he needed the comfort he would never ask for... Then there

What are we?

were safe and had some care and someone to guide them, before we left on our journey. Thea kept us occupied, and things were a bit tense between Theon and I once more, with the weight of the world

border of Astalion. It only took us halfway,