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.

my arms around her shoulders and kissing

neither of

I'd love to hear that!" Charlene replied, looking up at me with those beautiful eyes of

adore you.' I said through the

my shirt, and curled into me as I began telling the tale of my

terrible, Thea had been through so much and to find her mate, who wasan incredible man and one who I knew could heal her, look away from her? I closed my eyes,

didn’t mean for this to

leaned against a tree and stared

help Raiden to move on

nothing more than

so upset?" His husky voice came, and

noticed his eyes were red and his hair was

but there was something

you?” I

I shook

me, what’s on your mind?”

raised an

asked you why you

it can't be because your precious friend will be gone tomorrow?”

her, are you not?" "You wish." 1 I

the cabin

not for you, since

back then all I wanted was to live happily and play house.”

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

wanted was to be with you, be the perfect woman for

wanted to cook for you,

the cold nights before that

was a fool,

down for a moment before

pushed himself away from the tree, approaching

“No, you weren’t.

You were just naïve…

and full of

murmured, cupping

his wrists, my

wanted was to crumble in

leave me, but I couldn't show him my

made for so

all..." I turned my gaze away from those amber orbs of his and stared up at the

Gods test those whom they

this burden, it is nothing but

wasn’t her doing, she created us, but

sent those beautiful

fingers brushing my cheeks made me

This closeness, this feeling…

how I was

but I couldn’t.

triggered these thoughts

it the full

“Kind of…

I do is ruin things for others.”

when he learned I had ruined his sister’s

feelings for me." I whispered, unable to tell him the

eyes flashed, and I

a good

anoth “Enough.” His voice

of my face and pulled me tightly against his

arm wrapped around my shoulders, his other hand cupping the back of my head as he held me

his heart, smell his intoxicating scent, feel his warmth and the

not on

choice, and as much as I feel for Thea,

too soon for her to

hold yourself accountable,

love with you.” I couldn’t stop the tears from falling, his words comforted

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

to the throne, to rule this kingdom and

wanted to be loved and cherished? He stroked my hair, and I

of his body, not only did it

home.

wanted to

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

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

love her, but she

so fucking perfect.