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 settled

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

Charlene replied, looking up at me

and adore you.' I said through the

smiled, clutching my shirt, and curled into me as I

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

didn’t mean for this to

tree

move on

than to be

came, and I turned to see none other

noticed his eyes

as ever, but there was

you?”

I I shook

never admit it, would you? Then tell me, what’s on

raised an

you why you looked so

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

I smiled but it didn’t reach my eyes, myheart

at the cabin feel so

for you, since you were there

was to live happily and play house.” I whispered,

more than playing house.” I looked up at him,

be with

cook for

spend the cold nights before that

a fool,

looking down for a moment before his gaze snapped up

away from the

“No, you weren’t.

You were just naïve…

full

sorry.” He murmured,

hold of his wrists, my heart

me, all I wanted

wouldn't leave me, but I couldn't show him

for

from those amber orbs of

say the Gods test those

pain, this burden, it is nothing but a trial..." “You think so? I

"But did she? It wasn’t her doing, she created us, but itis up to us to do

still sent those

cheeks made me feel

This closeness, this feeling…

was breaking me, I wanted to scream how I was feeling, my confusion, my pain, all of

but I couldn’t.

these thoughts tonight?” He

the

“Kind of…

just feel as if all I do is ruin things for others.”

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

for me." I whispered, unable to

and I looked

a good

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

go of my face and pulled me tightly against

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

feel his warmth and the cold reminder from the faint smell of

is not on you.” He

can make his choice, and as much as I feel for

her to take a

yourself accountable,

the people who fall in love with you.” I couldn’t stop the

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

the throne, to rule this kingdom and be

was it so wrong that I wanted to be loved and cherished? He stroked my hair, and

feel of his body, not only

home.

wanted to

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

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

chose Charlene, I know you love her, but she always annoyed me,

so fucking perfect.