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…

was responsible for

complicated, but if they are to be, I'm

are not fated." I told her, trying to change the

I would never

in love, who needs the

as they teased me, and for a moment I forgot all my worries

on My Queen’s neck this morning.” Vileyna

footsteps and

beating violently, and I turned, frowning as I

were glowing green, his gaze

hearts were thumping, and I

knew she was thinking

Mates.

11

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RAIDEN.

our planning, Yileyna had been here all afternoon but had

was as if she was

could see how the time apart

as much, her smiles were smaller, and in her

her hurt or in pain, but the moment she had kissed

queen

did not need my love, but

give these to our ladies?" Hunter asked me quietly, holding out three

you not wish to see her before you leave?”

gave me

will take her from her friend and thenshe will not

other in ages,

so let them have this time.”

wondered if it was something else that was

them through the trees, and suddenly the

the scent consumed me and the laughter

Yileyna.

racing as I rushed through the trees,

clearing she shone like a diamond under

it was then I realised it wasn't her, and my

Theon’s sister.

Thea was my mate.

my head echoed as he yearned to claimher, my own mind

Thea’s heart was beating

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

was looking at Charlene, and when she turned to look at me, she gave me the smallest

hurt her.' Her voice was firm and powerful

2

I…

me, Raiden.' I looked back at the she-wolf, who was looking at Yileyna and me, before she quickly

She realised.

out a breath that I didn't even

Charlene stood up and ran after

saw Yileyna's eyes glow brighter as she stood up Even in her simple grey pants and that leather corset,

link Her eyes softened and she walked towards me, but even her walk was different, shouldersback, chin up, and the

the woman who did not

“Raiden…

is an amazing girl, one who has been

a chance." I looked into those beautiful eyes that pulled you in, the urge to simply want to gaze

“I’m not…

just- I don’t

“Wrong.

to accept anyone else, but life is short Raiden, don’t ruin the

looked down at

foolish to want something else?" I

else? The memory of her kiss on

I loved her.

I truly loved her.

in this life." She replied softly, her eyes full

broke my heart, the pain

felt now, then what was the pain of

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

“Is he…

he your mate?”

but there

She responded, making me

“Raiden, let me go.

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

this woman, and

else but

cast aside? She frowned

up at the moon like that,

Don’t do that…

consuming

advice from

friend, I would advise youto get to know her, at least give her a

was nothing more to