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

43. His Lies THEON.

The doors to the castle were opened for me, and although I could sense the tension and uncertainty from the guards, it was obvious that despite the fact they may be suspicious or cautious of me, they were unable to refuse me entry.

All eyes were on me as I walked through the courtyard, illuminated by a few dim lanterns.

“The King‘s son is back!” “Alpha Theon is here!”

“Alpha, come, I will have a room ready for you immediately.” One of the castle servants offered.

“I wish to see my father, immediately.” I replied coldly.

Despite the calmness I was portraying, I was a mess inside. I wanted to see Yileyna, wanted to make sure she was ok. It was plaguing my mind to not know what she was going through.

I had travelled for hours straight, and I made the journey that should have taken much longer, I completed it in a day. Just the thought of Yileyna was enough to keep pushing me to carry on. My muscles were screaming in exhaustion, but I didn‘t let it show. “The Alpha is ready to see you in the throne room.” One of Theoden‘s men said, making me turn my head to him sharply. “I don‘t need an appointment to see my own father.” I said before pushing past him and heading for the throne room. I walked through the castle, paying attention to the changes, there was no hustle and bustle around here like it once used to be. Sure it was night, but there was always someone walking around the castle when Andres was in power. There was no odd cry of a child of one of the families residing here, nor the smell of something pleasant from the kitchens. I didn‘t realise it when Theoden had taken over as much as I did now, as I looked at the world around me with a new outlook. One where the haze of lies had been removed from my eyes.

The Obsidian Shadow Pack insignia had replaced the ones of the Silver Storm, and they glared down at me. A pack I was once proud of... I realised that this would be the end of the Obsidian Shadow Pack. When the war was over and victory was ours, I would ask Yileyna to accept the people who were innocent into

her pack. I couldn‘t ask Thea and Raiden to head the pack either, because Yileyna needed Raiden. There was too much darkness and sins tied to the name of the Obsidian Shadow Pack, sins that could not be wiped away or forgotten. 1

The passageways were lit dimly and there were far more guards scattered throughout, guards that he had purchased at the expense of our people. That knowledge sent a flare of rage through me.

The urge to draw my sword and slay them was tempting, but I held back. I needed to find Yileyna first.

I entered the throne room to find it empty. It had changed, with the banners and colours now of the Obsidian Shadow Pack adorning the entire room. Colours I was once proud of...

This belonged to Yileyna, and I knew she would be the queen that everyone would love when the time came.

front, and when I turned to see the smile on his face, I noticed it didn‘t quite

slightly and closed the gap between us, knowing I was far better at hiding my emotions. There was a powerful darkness encasing him, almost like

I could feel the darkness pushing against me and I stepped back, trying not to be

He had her.

she was safe, but it also fucking terrified me not knowing if she was

are, that you are, and in good time! I was wondering where you might be.” Theoden exclaimed, striding over to

I frowned icily as I glared

beard, watching me intently, “You know we need the heart on our side for the betterment of the future, Theon. “Theoden said, lacing his fingers

“Of course.”

it‘s the right one...

heart thundered; thousands of emotions

I wanted

have been hard. You are far stronger than I am, mentally and physically.” I looked up at him, wanting

to them. Tell me, what do you want me to do? I‘m back and I‘m ready to

have the Alpha gathering, and there... there I will become stronger. You have always been a good son, and when this is over, I will give you

try to keep me far

Alpha position, I just want revenge on all those who have

at peace.” I said murderously, fuelling all the hatred and rage for him into

of Hunter? Rumours are he is standing against us.” He declared, clearly changing the subject. “Hunter?” I asked sharply. When I was let into Westerfell I knew even if he had Thea, Raiden, and the others, it meant he didn‘t know of my involvement, or they were playing smart. But now, seeing him, I had a feeling he really didn‘t know what I had been up to and that was exactly what I wanted. I still wouldn‘t trust him, and I wasn‘t so sure he‘d trust me entirely, however, I knew I was and always have been just a pawn to use in his game. At least I‘d play along, act like I respected him and wanted to serve him, when all I fucking wanted was to

found out what that darkness encasing him was... I had to be careful, I couldn‘t attempt to kill him only to be thwarted. There had to be a plan in place. “Yes Hunter, he was creating a resistance, gathering those loyal to Yileyna De‘Lacor. I want him dead and perhaps you are the person who is best suited to find him.” His eyes

thwart your

for your mother holds no bounds.” He nodded curtly, and I knew he had bought it when he began talking about his plans. Now all I needed to do was assess the numbers and prepare for a takeover, but before that... I needed to see her... 1 I left the throne room after telling Theoden I would turn in for the night. I was glad my room hadn‘t been stripped bare, although I knew someone had been in here. If they had been looking for anything then they had probably been met with

open the small pouch but the intensity of the light from it burned, and so I had quickly closed it again. After getting dressed, I had taken a charm to hide my scent, before I set out to find

However, even when the guards changed shift, I didn‘t manage to slip inside. I had gotten to the door but it was locked. I had heard the guards approaching, chatting quietly, and so I had slipped away before I was caught. The only other way I could think of was through the window in the guest room that looked out to the courtyard. I wasn‘t sure if that one was unguarded as it was a difficult place to get to, but I planned to find out. It took me a while to sneak past all the guards, and looking up at the window, the memory of