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

to fuck her all night, I knew neither of us would be able

that!" Charlene replied, looking up at me with

and adore you.' I said

my shirt, and curled into me as

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

mean for this to

leaned against a tree and

help Raiden to move on and accept

deserves nothing more than to be loved

husky voice came, and I turned to see none other

eyes were red and

ever, but there was something that had caused him

you?”

I I

what’s on your mind?” He leaned against the treeopposite

I raised an

you why you

your precious friend will be gone tomorrow?” I

you not?" "You wish." 1 I smiled but it didn’t

back at the

guess not for you, since you were there with

know, back then all I wanted was to live happily and

cook, but you're made for far more than playing house.” I looked up at him, my

to be with you, be the perfect woman for

cook for

nights before

a fool,

frowned, looking down for a moment before his gaze

pushed himself away from the

“No, you weren’t.

You were just naïve…

and full

He murmured, cupping

wrists, my

me, all I wanted

leave me, but I couldn't

for so much

a fool is all..." I turned my gaze away from those amber orbs of

say the Gods test those

pain, this burden, it is nothing but a trial..."

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

those beautiful tingles through

fingers brushing my cheeks made me feel

This closeness, this feeling…

I wanted to scream how I was

but I couldn’t.

triggered these thoughts tonight?” He

it the

“Kind of…

for others.” “Where is this coming from?” Hefrowned, forcing my face up to look

ruined his sister’s happiness? “Thea found her mate tonight

I whispered,

and I looked

a good person

they are perfect for one anoth “Enough.” His voice was cold, making myheart squeeze in

face and pulled me tightly against his

shoulders, his other hand cupping the back

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

is not on you.” He

his choice, and as much as I feel for Thea,

too soon for her to take a

yourself

don't control the people who fall in love with you.” I couldn’t stop the tears

to hold me and shield

was to the throne, to rule this kingdom and be

still, was it so wrong that I wanted to be loved and cherished? He stroked my hair, and I didn’t

feel of his body, not only did it drive me crazy, but it felt

home.

wanted to

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

asked, knowing I should move away,

I know you love her, but she always annoyed

so fucking perfect.