My Alpha’s Betrayal: Burning In The Flames Of His Vengeance by Moonlight Muse

39. Upon Dying Lands YILEYNA. Another powerful green wave of energy erupted from the earth, and the sound of something crackingfilled the air.

“Stop!” I heard a distant roar of rage.

The sound of cracking became almost deafening, and I knew we had succeeded.

"We did it." I murmured in relief as I felt a surge of energy from below.

Then the Naga Emperor rose from within the ground, his power swirled around him as debris flewin all directions.

Theon tensed, his hand going to his sword, but I placed my hand on top ofhis as I stood up slowly.

"I did not expect this from you, since I had given you what you were seeking.” Emperor Kshuryaron saidin his deep, sinister voice, as his attention flickered to someone far behind us.

“Your majesty…” Someone murmured.

The emperor said something in snake tongue and I turned to see the Naga bow down to him.

“Queen Yileyna of Astalion…

your hand." Theon frowned as I held out my hand to the Emperor.

He raised it to his mouth, but where I was expecting him to kiss it, he sank his fangs into my finger, making Theon growl as he jumpedforward, but I grabbed hold of him.

Save the sharp sting it didn't hurt, and something told me it wasn’t poisoned.

I looked at my small finger, that now bore the two pinpricks of blood, watching as black symbols spread from the blood,and then I was healed.

The Emperor took hold of my wrist, raising my hand.

1 "She bears the mark of the Emperor, an insignia of one from Naran…

From this day forth, she will pass freely within our empire.” His voice was loud, powerful, and commanding.

I wasn't the only one who looked shocked, as I saw Hunter coming into view.

He was shirtless, only in a pair of pants.

His bloody sword was in his hand, as he assessed the situation quickly.

1 "I do ask for forgiveness, but I may have killed one of your sons in self-defence.” He said quietly.

The Emperor simply smiled coldly.

“Death awaited them anyway.

You may leave Naran, and from this day forth, we will stay on our side of the borders.” Hunter looked surprised, as bothhe and Theon watched me intensely.

"And the Naga may hunt for food on the border, we will work towards a better future.” Iadded.

"By freeing me, you have already done your part, Queen of the Middle Kingdom.

Naran will always be behind you." I bowed my head to Kshuryaron, who to my surprise bowed hisback.

“Thank you, your majesty.

We will head out, however, I will be in touch.

Break the dams upon your rivers, and I will make sure the sirens do not attack.

You have my word, just give me a little time." “Very well, I do not understand your kindness, but a Naga never forgetsa foe or friend." "Yeah trust me, I know." Hunter muttered.

I smiled and thanked Emperor Kshuryaron, before I turned towards the two Alphas who were watching me with almost matching unreadableexpressions.

I paused and looked back at the king.

"There is one more thing I need to do before I go.” “What is it, you have the pearl?” The Emperor’s reply came, but I didn’tlook at him, instead, I took a deep breath and closed my eyes...

the night skies were thick with clouds, as a heavy shower of rain poureddown

earth as I

a strong pair of arms caught me, and I smiled softly, knowing I was safe

could hear the men talking and I couldfeel the

“…

here." "I don't know, there was meant to be a mark left for us butthere's nothing." That

think they were ambushed?" Theon's voice was closer, and

“I hope not.

They can’t be…

pain, I would have felt it."

forced my eyelids opened and

and the weather was

we? "Yileyna." Theon's voice

even reply, his face came into view, as he cupped

“You’re fucking awake.

before he

Theon’s been fucking

drag you from his clutches half the fucking time so he could get abreak." Hunter growled as

croaked before I wrapped my hand over Theon's and

the side of my

have I been out?" "Four days." Hunter

rain for

out of Naran safely, the

of an understatement, but it

and I looked down, gripping onto the chain

it kept him alive despite

if Theon wore it and it somewhat healed

Hunter murmured as I took the pearl off

hair had grown, he had a stubble, and

rugged look

responded, smirking slightly as he allowed me to

Blonde beauty.

flushed as

you

"How about you do just that without asking."

Hunter chuckled and walked off,

suddenly settled around us, and I wasn’t sure what to do

against the side of my breast, my heart was still thumping, and

craziest woman I have ever come across, but it only makes you way more fucking incredible.” He

ever see the day we'd walk out of Naran without any issues.” He added with asmall sexy smirk that made my heart

world is full of

about?" I croaked

far they’ve left none

have gone."

you think something happened

Hunter didn't feel Charlene in

“There’s more…

the forest and there’s a darkness approaching.”

not potent enough for me to pin-point if it’s her,

need to carry on moving

slowing you all

to Alpha Romeo's pack and see from

a little, we have this covered." "I'm not stressing." I pouted, trying

free hand and looked at my littlefinger, frowning deeply at the black snake symbol that now wrapped around it, hints of gold

marked you." His voice was dangerous and low, and although a part of me wanted to comfort him and tell him it was a symbolof loyalty and friendship, I

"And? It's not like you were ever going to mark me.” I said airily, tugging my hand free from

push me." He

I whispered, looking into

and footsteps made us both turn sharply, my eyes widened as Hunter fell to his knees the momenthe burst

exclaimed as we both

blood filled the air as his eyes