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

33. In the Comfort of Another HUNTER. All evening the unease within me was growing, the full moon was glaring at me, mocking me and taunting me.

No, I didn’t want a chosen mate…

but deep down a part of me selfishly thought of the possibility of a dream coming true…

A dream where I was mated to none other than Charlene…

I was avoiding facing her under the full moon, but it didn’t matter, she was mine.

She always would be, but the fear of the slight chance of someone stealing her from me would remain.

I had sent Raiden to deliver them some drinks, but it was high time I went to find her and bring her to bed.

I was about to mind-link her when I saw her flaming hair as she walked towardsour tent.

My heart thundered as an intense scent filled my nose, and my wolf howled.

The urge to rush to Charlene's side consumed me, and then she suddenly froze, sniffing the air before all colourleft her face and she turned, about to rush away when I ran over and grabbed hold of her arm.

4 Blinding sparks coursed through me as I tried to focus.

"Not so fast, Princess..." I whispered huskily, spinning her around towards me.

One truth was crystal clear.

Even in the eyes of Selene, she was fated for me.

5 "Hunter..." She breathed, letting out a breath, and I realised what she had been trying to do, run from her mate.

She gripped my arms, resting her head against my chest.

“Thank you, Goddess.” She whispered.

I let go of her arm and cupping her face, forced her to look up at me.

"You're mine and no one can steal you from me." I said quietly.

The bond was complete, and the rush of it strengthening jarred me.

I never thought our love and connection could get stronger.

She shook her head.

"No one could steal me from you, even before this bond.

I would never have left you, and I never will, bond or not.

I love you, Hunter.” My Luna…

'I love you far more than I can ever express through words, Princess.’ I replied through thebond as my lips captured hers in a deep kiss.

This was a kiss I would always remember, deep, intense, yet full of love.

There was a time I didn't want my fated mate because I didn’t want it to be the reason to love someone…

but I was blessed to have fallen in love with my fated mate before she was even shownto be mine...

My true mate, my Luna, my love, my intoxication…

We broke apart, and for a while, I simply held her, until she moved back and smiled softly.

"I don't want to ruin this moment but..." "What's wrong?" “Thea’s mate is here, and he…

hesitated.’ She whispered, making anger rush through me.

The urge to protect my sister from anything made my eyes blaze.

“Name?” I growled menacingly.

2 “Hunter, calm down…

He just needs time." "So, you know him well? Is he one of your previous packmembers?" She cupped my face, tilting her head.

"Calm down, my love." She whispered, tugging me closer and kissing my lips.” Shall we go watch over Thea? I’m worried.” “She sharesa tent with the Queen, does she not?" "She isn't there." She replied, but she was worried, I could see that in her eyes.

I frowned but nodded, and we walked towards the tent.

Thea was awake so I sat outside the tent, pulling Charlene down in front of me.

"Let me tell you a story about the first time I fought a Naga….” I suggested clearly, knowing Thea would not be able to ignoreus even if she wanted.

her shoulders and kissing Charlene's neck, I settled

I wanted to fuck her all night, I knew neither

love to hear that!" Charlene replied, looking up at me with those

love and adore you.'

me as I began telling the tale of

Thea had been through so much and to find her mate, who wasan incredible man and one who I knew could heal

for this

leaned against a tree and stared

to move on and

more than

look so upset?" His husky voice came, and I turned to see none other than Theon

his eyes were

there was

do you?” I

don't look upset." I I shook my

would you? Then tell me, what’s on

I raised

you why you looked so

precious friend will be gone

I smiled but it didn’t

days back at the cabin feel

since you

wanted was to live happily

but you're made for far more than playing house.” I

with you, be the perfect

wanted to cook for you,

the cold nights before that

was a fool, wasn’t I?”

for a moment before

himself away from the

“No, you weren’t.

You were just naïve…

full of

sorry.” He murmured, cupping

of his wrists,

within me was suffocating me, all I wanted was to crumble

me, but I couldn't show

made for

gaze away from

say the Gods test

nothing but a trial..." “You

destroy it all..." "But did she? It wasn’t her doing, she created us, but itis up to us to do the right thing." I responded,

still sent those beautiful tingles through

brushing my cheeks made me feel

This closeness, this feeling…

how I was feeling, my confusion, my pain, all

but I couldn’t.

these thoughts tonight?”

the

“Kind of…

is ruin things for others.” “Where is this

me when he learned I had ruined his sister’s

have feelings for me." I whispered, unable

and I looked

good person

a lot, they are perfect for one anoth “Enough.” His

go of my face and pulled me

wrapped around my shoulders, his other hand cupping the back of my

smell his intoxicating scent, feel his warmth and the cold reminder from the faint smell of

not on you.”

and as much as I feel

it's too soon for her

yourself

don't control the people who fall in love with you.” I couldn’t stop the tears from falling, his words comforted me, and I gripped

wanted this, I wanted him to hold me and shield me from the world,

was to the throne, to rule this kingdom and be strong for its

I wanted to be loved and cherished?

not only did it drive

home.

wanted to

think Selene is really trying to fuck with me." He mused after a

how?" I asked, knowing I should move away,

Charlene, I know you love her, but

so fucking perfect.