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.

arms around her shoulders and kissing Charlene's neck,

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

Charlene replied, looking up at

and adore you.' I said through the

into me as I began telling the tale of my

incredible man and one who I knew could heal

didn’t mean for this to

a tree and stared

to move

deserves nothing more than to

husky voice came, and I turned to see

I noticed his eyes were

handsome as ever, but there was

you?”

I I

never admit it, would you? Then tell me, what’s on your mind?” He leaned against the treeopposite and

I raised an

why you

it can't be because your precious friend will be

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

days back at the cabin feel so calm?

guess not for you, since you

wanted was to live

I looked up at

be with you,

for

the cold nights before

was a fool, wasn’t I?” I

He frowned, looking down for a moment before his

himself away from the tree,

“No, you weren’t.

You were just naïve…

and full of

He murmured, cupping

hold of his wrists, my

I wanted was to crumble in his arms and cry,but

wouldn't leave me, but I couldn't

for

from those amber orbs of

the Gods test those

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

It wasn’t her doing, she created us, but itis up to us to do the

sent those beautiful tingles through

my cheeks made me feel

This closeness, this feeling…

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

but I couldn’t.

triggered these thoughts tonight?” He asked

the full

“Kind of…

things for others.” “Where is this coming from?” Hefrowned, forcing my

hate me when he learned I had ruined his sister’s happiness? “Thea

feelings for me." I whispered, unable to tell

eyes flashed, and I looked

good

for one anoth “Enough.” His

let go of my face and pulled me tightly against

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

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

is not on you.” He said

his choice, and as much as I feel

her

hold yourself accountable,

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

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

throne, to rule this kingdom and be strong for

and cherished? He stroked my hair, and I

body, not only did it drive me crazy, but it felt

home.

wanted to

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

I asked, knowing I should move away,

know you love her,

so fucking perfect.