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…

responsible for her

are to be,

and I are not fated." I told her,

not? Wow, I would never

in love, who needs the

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

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

footsteps and Thea tensed, her eyes blazing

began beating violently, and I turned, frowning as I saw none other than Raiden come into view holding

glowing green,

hearts were thumping, and I

at me and I knew

Mates.

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RAIDEN.

finished the last of our planning, Yileyna had been here all afternoon but had decided to spendthe evening with Charlene before they headed on their own path

as if she was

the time apart had

didn't laugh as much, her smiles were smaller, and in her eyes, I could see theweight

in pain, but the moment she had kissed my foreheadI realised she was

queen she

who did not need my love,

give these to our ladies?" Hunter asked me

all day, do you not wish to see her before

me

UL T ER "If I go now, I will take her from her friend and

in ages, and this

plans, so let them have this time.” “They will bave moretime." I replied quietly, taking the

nodded, giving me a small smile, and I wondered if it was something else that was on

carried them through the trees, and suddenly the

the scent consumed me and the laughter of the

Yileyna.

was racing as I

clearing she shone like

it was then I realised it wasn't her, and my gaze snapped to the slender she-wolf

Theon’s sister.

Thea was my mate.

head echoed as he yearned to claimher,

thought Yileyna could be mine? Thea’s heart was beating fast, and

lips, her slender nose, and those eyes that had seen far too much looked at me

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

voice was firm and powerful

2

I…

the she-wolf, who was looking at Yileyna and me, before she quickly got

She realised.

let out a breath that I

stood up and

in her simple grey pants and that leather corset, she looked like a goddess, “Don’t do thisto her Raiden' 'We do

different, shouldersback, chin up, and the

the woman who did not need a

“Raiden…

is an amazing girl, one who

that pulled you in, the urge to simply

“I’m not…

don’t want

“Wrong.

Raiden, don’t ruin the one chance of havinga true

looked down at it, slender

I foolish to want

her kiss

I loved her.

I truly loved her.

replied softly, her eyes

four words broke my

I felt now, then what was

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

“Is he…

mate?” I

but there was only sadness in

was.” She responded, making me

“Raiden, let me go.

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

this woman, and I

else but

my feelings could be cast aside? She frowned

looked breath-taking, gazing up at the moon

Don’t do that…

are consuming

advice

you, nor change your emotions, but as a friend, I would advise youto get to know her, at least give her a chance."

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