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,

as I wanted to fuck her all night, I knew neither of us would be able to focus,knowing what Thea was

Charlene replied, looking up at me with those

love and adore you.' I said

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

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

for this

leaned against a tree

Raiden to move

deserves nothing more than to

His husky voice came, and I turned to see none other

when I noticed his eyes were red

but there

do you?” I asked

I I

admit it, would you? Then tell me, what’s on your mind?” He leaned against

I raised an

you why

your precious friend will be gone tomorrow?”

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

the days back at the

not for you, since

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

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

all I wanted was to be with you, be the

wanted to cook for you, take

the cold nights before that hearth with

was a fool, wasn’t

for a moment before his gaze snapped

away from the tree, approaching

“No, you weren’t.

You were just naïve…

full

sorry.” He murmured, cupping my

of his wrists, my heart

all I wanted was to crumble in

leave me, but

was made for so

from those amber orbs of

Gods test those whom

but a trial..." “You

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

still sent those

fingers brushing my cheeks made

This closeness, this feeling…

I was feeling, my confusion,

but I couldn’t.

triggered these thoughts tonight?”

the

“Kind of…

ruin things for others.” “Where is this coming from?”

when he learned I had ruined his sister’s happiness? “Thea found her mate tonight

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

and I

a good person

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

of my face and

cupping the back of my

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

on you.” He

choice, and as much as I feel for

it's too soon for her to take

yourself accountable,

I couldn’t stop the tears from falling, his words comforted me, and I gripped

this, I wanted him to hold me and shield me from the world, but I couldn’t ask for

to the throne, to rule this kingdom and be strong for

and cherished? He stroked my hair, and I

only did

home.

wanted to stay

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

asked, knowing I should move

her, but she always annoyed me,

so fucking perfect.