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.

shoulders and kissing Charlene's neck, I

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

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

and adore you.'

simply smiled, clutching my shirt, and curled into 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

mean for this to

against a tree

move on

deserves nothing more than to

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

clenched when I noticed his eyes were

there was something

you?” I asked

upset." I I shook my

Then tell me, what’s on your mind?”

raised an

you why

friend will be gone tomorrow?” I

1 I smiled

the days back at the

for you, since you were there with

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

than playing house.” I looked up at him, my vision blurringwith tears

to be with you, be the

wanted to cook for you, take care of

spend the cold nights before that hearth

was a fool, wasn’t I?” I

He frowned, looking down for a moment before

himself away from

“No, you weren’t.

You were just naïve…

full

sorry.” He murmured, cupping

wrists, my

I wanted was to crumble in his arms and

but I couldn't show him my

made for

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

the Gods test those whom

it is nothing but

created us, but itis up

sent those

my cheeks

This closeness, this feeling…

I wanted to scream how I was feeling, my confusion,

but I couldn’t.

has triggered these thoughts tonight?” He asked

the

“Kind of…

if all I do is ruin things for others.” “Where

had ruined his sister’s happiness? “Thea found

may have feelings for me." I whispered, unable to tell

flashed, and I looked

good person

for one anoth “Enough.” His

and pulled me tightly

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

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

on you.” He said

can make his choice, and as much as I feel for Thea, she’ll be

her to take

hold yourself

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

to hold me and shield me from the world, but I couldn’t

was to the throne, to rule

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

his body, not only did it

home.

to stay here

trying to fuck with me." He mused after a while when my

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

Charlene, I know you love her, but

so fucking perfect.