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

32. Troubles of the Heart CHARLENE. It was two nights later, and tomorrow we were splitting into two groups. At dawn, Yileyna, Hunter, and Theon would bead toNaran, and I would travel forward with the rest.

I was terrified of what may happen to them, but I had to remind myself that Hunterknew the Naga better than anyone and has spent his life fighting them, and Yileyna and Theon were powerful too.

Igazed up at the full moon as I sat beside Yileyna and Thea.

I had gotten to know Thea a little better, Hunter and Theon’s sister was lovely.

Despite everything she had gone through, she had the will of fire flowing within her veins.

Last night she had awoken screaming, it had taken Theon and Yileyna both to snap her out ofit.

She was taking it worse, not wanting Theon to leave her again, and I didn’t blame her.

Hunter's words from earlier when she wanted to go with them to Naran now returned to my mind, as another thought came to me…

(Earlier that evening) "Please Theon, let me come with you, I don’t want to lose you again.” Thea begged.

It was just the five of us, but Theon was beginning to hesitate, and I was certainhe would give in.

"Thea, it's dangerous." "I'm strong, Theon! I can do this, I don’t want to be leftalone." I exchanged looks with Yileyna, feeling sorry for her.

“Thea…

look-" "She can't come." Hunter cut in, his expression hard.

"What?! Why not?! I'm strong, I have learned to fight!" “You’re my blood and Naga do not forget, the fact that the same blood runs through our veins isenough for them to want to shred you apart." Hunter's serious reply came.

"Yileyna is the only one of the three of us that will be safe, due to their fear of Sirens.

We cannot risk your life, Thea." "But you and Theon will be there…

I don't need saving, but if-" "He's right Thea, you're not going, end of discussion.” Theon said coldly.

(End of flashback)

“Yileyna…

Do you think the Napa that attacked Theod when we found him, was because of their grudge against Hunter?” Shelooked at me sharply, and her beautiful multi coloured eyes widened, before she nodded.

“That makes sense…”

“And then…

The fact you injured it, and it did back away...

Could it have sensed your siren side?!”Texclaimed.

“Wow, I never even thought of it…

but I think you could be right." "I think I probably am, for once.” “Not foronce, you often are." Yileyna smiled as she leaned her head against my shoulder.

She held Thea's hand and I smiled, loving how she was making her feel involved.

I can see us having an excellent bond, Thea, her two brothers, Yileyna and I…

“I feel…

agitated." Thea sighed, "I can't believe it's the full moon tonight…” 2 “Same…” I replied softly.

Yileyna looked at us and tilted her head.

“Hmm, I feel at peace…” She whispered softly.

"It's almost like the calm before the storm..." The feeling in the air was odd, and I felt restless.

Maybe with everything that was to come, I felt like this…

“Mates…

So do you think you and Theon could be mates? Wouldn’t it be nice, just like Charlene and Hunter?” Thea asked her.

My heart skipped a beat, and I looked down.

Mates…

we weren’t fated.’

“Theon…

we were mates…

but we rejected one another.” Yileyna said softly.

I saw the pain in her eyes, and I realised even though they had rejected one another, she was still hurting…

“You love him, he loves you…

Why? Is it because of Theoden?" Her eyes flashed, and Yileyna looked down.

I know why…

he was responsible

but if they are to be, I'm sure they’ll figure

I are not fated." I told

would never bave guessed." She

in love, who needs the bond."

and for a moment I forgot all my worries "Well you are right! The fact they are marked and are always looking at

saw on My Queen’s neck this morning.” Vileyna smiled,

about to reply when we heard footsteps and Thea tensed,

I turned, frowning as I saw none other than Raiden come

were glowing green,

were thumping, and I realised what

me and I knew she was

Mates.

11

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RAIDEN.

the last of our planning, Yileyna had been here all afternoon but had decided to spendthe evening with Charlene before

if

could see how the

smiles were smaller, and in her eyes, I could see theweight

or in pain, but the moment she

queen she was

not need my love,

Hunter

you not wish to

gave me a small

"If I go now, I will take her from her friend

seen each other in ages,

Queen has been too busy with plans, so let them have this time.” “They will bave moretime." I replied quietly,

a small smile, and I wondered if it

trees, and suddenly the most

consumed me and the

Yileyna.

shifted! Was it her? My heart was racing as I rushed through the trees, whenI

the clearing she shone like a diamond under

and my gaze snapped to the

Theon’s sister.

Thea was my mate.

howl of my wolf in my head echoed as he yearned to claimher, my own mind

thought Yileyna could be mine?

slender nose, and those eyes that had seen far too much looked at me with curiosity and uncertainty, and I couldn’t helpbut

looking at Charlene, and when she turned to look at me,

not hurt her.' Her voice was firm and powerful through

2

I…

I looked back at the she-wolf, who

She realised.

out a breath that I didn't even know

Charlene stood up and ran after

as she stood up Even in her simple grey pants and that

her walk was different, shouldersback, chin up, and the power that radiated off her was

did

“Raiden…

amazing girl, one who has been

those beautiful eyes that pulled you in, the urge

“I’m not…

I don’t want

“Wrong.

don’t ruin the one chance of havinga true mate's love." She

at it,

to want something else?" I asked

her kiss on my forehead lingered in

I loved her.

I truly loved her.

softly, her eyes

four words broke my heart,

was how I felt now, then what was the

my Queen, but can I ask a question?" She looked into my

“Is he…

your mate?” I asked

but there was only

responded, making me

“Raiden, let me go.

will laugh at the fact that you actually ever had feelings forme." "Is that a

loved this woman,

else

She frowned silently at my words, butsighing, she looked at the

at the moon

Don’t do that…

are consuming

advice

as a friend, I would advise youto get to know her, at least give her a chance." With those words leaving her lips, I knew she meant

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