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...

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

feel it, the life that stirred from within the parched earth as

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

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

“…

know, there was meant to be a mark left for us butthere's nothing."

voice was closer, and his scent filled

“I hope not.

They can’t be…

would

and stared

and

Theon's voice

even reply, his face came into view, as he cupped my chin and caressed

“You’re fucking awake.

yourself too fucking far." He growled, reaching for something behind him, before he was holding a water bottle to

been fucking

he could get abreak." Hunter growled as he came

hand

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

I been out?" "Four days." Hunter replied, frowning

rain for two

and made sure we got out of Naran

but it works." Hunter added with

said came to my mind, and I looked down,

kept him alive

and it somewhat healed him? “Wear this.” I

I took the

he

the rugged

blonde beauty." Theon responded, smirking

Blonde beauty.

cheeks flushed

you two some

that without asking." Theon raised an eyebrow

walked off, leaving us both

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

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

makes you way more fucking incredible.” He said quietly, his gaze flicking down tomy

Naran without any

world is full

Hunter talking about?" I croaked out He

to meet the others, but so far they’ve left none of the markings that

us where they have gone." My heart

think something happened

not, Hunter didn't feel Charlene in pain." "Thank

“There’s more…

come across many dead animals in the forest and there’s a darkness approaching.” “Arabella? or something else?” I

enough for me

on moving fast." He

slowing you all down.” “No, you

to Alpha Romeo's pack and see from

"I'm not stressing." I pouted, trying not to focus on

of my hand with his free hand and looked at my littlefinger,

and low, and although a part of me wanted to comfort him and tell him it was a symbolof loyalty and friendship, I decided to push

said airily, tugging my hand free from his hold, almost

don't push me." He growled,

you lose control." I whispered, looking into those gorgeous eyes

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

I exclaimed as

of blood filled the