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...

few moments later, the night skies were thick with clouds, as a heavy shower of

life that stirred from within the parched earth as I did

darkened and I felt my legs give way, a strong pair of arms caught me, and I smiled softly, knowing I was safe in the armsof my

awoke, we were no longer in Naran, I could hear the men talking and I couldfeel the warmth

“…

know, there was meant to be a mark left

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

“I hope not.

They can’t be…

would have felt

and

was night and the

we? "Yileyna." Theon's voice was filled

into view, as

“You’re fucking awake.

far." He growled, reaching for something behind him, before

been

from his clutches half the fucking time so he could get abreak." Hunter growled as he came over, looking down at

before I wrapped my hand over Theon's and gulped

side of my breast, making my heart flutter as I leaned against

have I been out?" "Four days."

rain for two

grateful and made sure we got out of Naran safely, the rain was pretty wild.” Theon explained,

of an understatement, but it works." Hunter added with

said came to my mind, and I looked down,

it kept

somewhat healed him? “Wear this.” I said,

she alright? Maybe she hit her head." Hunter murmured as I took the pearl off and forced it

he had a stubble, and

the rugged look

beauty." Theon responded, smirking slightly as

Blonde beauty.

flushed as

want me to give you two some privacy?"

you do just that without asking." Theon raised

Hunter chuckled and walked off, leaving

suddenly settled around us, and

side of my breast, my heart was still thumping, and my core was

I have ever come across, but it only makes you way more fucking incredible.” He said quietly, his gaze

of Naran without any issues.” He added with asmall

world is full

about?" I croaked

so far they’ve left none of

to tell us where they have

think something happened to them?" I asked

not, Hunter didn't feel Charlene in pain." "Thank the goddess…”

“There’s more…

across many dead animals in the forest and there’s a darkness

it's not potent enough for me to

on

slowing you all down.” “No,

and see from there what’s happening,

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

clenched when he took hold of my hand with his free hand and looked at my littlefinger, frowning deeply at the

was dangerous and low, and although a part of me wanted to comfort him and tell him it was a symbolof loyalty and

airily, tugging my hand free from his hold, almost smiling when I

don't push me." He growled, tangling his hand

control." I

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

exclaimed as we

of blood filled the air as his eyes