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...

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

earth as I did my

vision darkened and I felt my legs give way, a strong pair of arms caught me, and I

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

“…

be a mark left for us butthere's nothing." That was

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

“I hope not.

They can’t be…

would have felt it."

eyelids opened and stared at the

was night and the weather was

Theon's

into view, as he cupped

“You’re fucking awake.

him, before he was holding

Theon’s been fucking

to practically drag you from his clutches half the fucking time so he could get abreak."

hand over

sit up, his fingers grazed the side of my breast, making my heart

long have I been out?" "Four days." Hunter replied,

it rain for two

Emperor was grateful and made sure we got out of Naran safely, the rain was pretty

of an understatement, but it works." Hunter added

the emperor said came to my mind, and I looked down, gripping onto

it kept

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

head." Hunter murmured as I took the pearl off and forced it over

grown, he had

rugged look

this blonde beauty." Theon responded, smirking slightly as

Blonde beauty.

flushed as Hunter

me to give you two some privacy?" He

do just that without

walked off, leaving

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

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

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

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

the world is full of

Hunter talking about?" I croaked

but so far they’ve left

they have gone." My heart

you think something happened to them?"

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?

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

need to carry on

slowing you all down.” “No,

and see

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

his free hand and looked at my littlefinger, frowning deeply at

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

airily,

can't be, remember?" "Yileyna, don't push me." He growled,

you lose control." I whispered, looking

sharply, my eyes widened as Hunter fell to

as we both

smell of blood filled the air as his