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

46. Something Pure CHARLENE.

That night we talked hours into the night, filling each other in on everything that had happened. Listening to the things Thea had been subjected to at the hands of her father shocked me, and I realised how lucky I was to grow up with a father who sheltered me. Even if I never saw eye–to–eye with my mother, it was still nothing compared to what she had been through. We all had slowly drifted off, but my sleep was plagued with nightmares of burning bodies, Hunter dying... Yileyna dying, and the world being conquered by evil. The following day, no one came, and we simply sat there; starving, thirsty, and tired.

I felt too exhausted to talk much, and the day passed painstakingly slow. I was unsure when sleep kept pulling me into its folds, and I had come down with a high temperature. I know they were talking to me but nothing made much sense anymore... I awoke with a jolt and sat up my heart pounding, as I scanned the area trying to figure out why I had awoken, when I saw the entrance scrape open. I wasn‘t the only one to get up, not knowing what was to come. My heart was in my throat as I looked at the tall, hooded figure that stood there. His glowing eyes were something I had never seen before. They were a variety of golds and oranges, so similar to Yileyna yet so different.... It was only for a second, and I wondered if I had imagined it. 1

Who is that?

Everyone was tense, wondering what was to come, but when he spoke, he took us all by surprise.

“I never thought I‘d say this, but it‘s good to see you all alive.” The deep voice came.

My heart skipped a beat.

“Theon!” I exclaimed weakly.

He removed his hood and came over to Gamma Henry, braking his silver collar and cuffs off.

“We need to move fast.” He said quietly as he began breaking the chains on everyone with ease, completely barehanded. His aura felt different too, it was stronger...

My heart thumped as he approached me. Why wasn‘t Hunter here?

“Are they alright?” I asked softly. His eyes met mine as he broke my collar, his eyes were multi–coloured, just as I had thought I had seen from afar.

“They are.” He said, breaking my hands free, and I felt as if a weight had been lifted from me. The pain that the silver was causing vanishing. “Theon, what‘s going on?” Raiden asked as Thea kissed her brother, hugging him tightly.

“We don‘t have time, I‘ll explain on the way. I arrived here yesterday, but it took me a while to find you. Tomorrow is the Alpha Gathering. I still don‘t know exactly what he‘s planning, but I have my theories, and if I am correct, then we need to fucking stop him. I will take you all to safety. Grayson and Zarian are not far outside of Westerfell. I‘ll take you there. I don‘t think anyone will come for you today...” He scanned the cave.

“Sounds good to me, why the fuck have your eyes changed?” Ryan asked as everyone was finally free. 1 “He‘s marked.” Thea said smugly “Don‘t you think the eyes look familiar? Almost like Yil...” She trailed off, her heart thudding as she looked at Raiden.

I didn‘t miss the look of sadness in his eyes, but he said nothing, holding his hand out to her.

“Congratulations.” He said after a moment, giving Thea a small smile, before he turned to Theon.

Their eyes met, and tension filled the room.

“Do not hurt my sister.” Theon said dangerously to him. “I won‘t.” Raiden replied, his blue eyes sharp. “Don‘t hurt our Queen.” “I don‘t need to be told. I won‘t hurt her.” 1

A silence followed before Ryan cleared his throat.

“Wow, the ten–”

need to always comment!” I exclaimed, taking everyone by surprise, and, for once, I rendered him speechless...

to head

anyway?” Thea asked as

ones Arabella works with. I think this place belonged to the Dark Ones.” Theon

down my spine, but I had a feeling he

escaped?” Gamma Henry asked,

should be here

Hunter….

was scary, but the fact it was here meant we would lose many… I was to meet Gamma Grayson, and I knew before this war, I needed to

Thea

“Hmm?”

to

at her sharply, before glancing at

hear. The closest thing to a compliment or a congratulations I would ever get, and it was enough “Come on, you little pipsqueak. I‘m still shocked you shouted

what sisters are

Grayson‘s blessing before I told anyone else, and if he did not want me to ever tell

grand festival or something, but I had a feeling the meaning behind it was going to be a lot darker than that. Theoden was up to something, and

darkening, and

––––

wash through me and I wondered if I was dreaming... That felt like Hunter‘s touch... If it was

was lying on a bed in a cosy room, bathed in a warm glow. But it was the handsome man gazing down at me that made my heart skip

his neck. He caught me, pulling

murmured huskily as he began kissing my neck, making my core clench. “I missed you.” I whispered, kissing his lips deeply. He didn‘t reply, simply kissing me back hard. We didn‘t speak for several moments, simply kissing one another like there was no tomorrow. When we finally broke apart, breathing heavily, I buried my nose in his neck. It

softly. “A few hours; the

I whispered. “Did

on time to check on my patient.” She stated. “You‘re a doctor too?” I asked surprised. “I am many

know.” I interrupted, giving her an apologetic smile, as Hunter frowned, looking

appeared at the door. She had showered and her hair was in a ponytail. Despite the fading marks of the collars, she looked much better. “Go on.” She urged as Ryan and Raiden

am I missing?”

Ailema said as I turned to Hunter, hearing

sure you come back to me safe and sound, because it‘s not only my life that is now tied to yours... so is our pup‘s.” I said, gently placing his hand on my

eyes widened slightly, his heart racing before he looked down at my stomach. My own stomach was a mess of nerves, my heart thundering as I watched

put a pup in you...”

smirk crossed his lips and he

will definitely return to you both, because I have

Yes, yes we do.

pin me to the bed. He kissed me, as

and although I had wanted Hunter to make love to me, he refused, saying I was far too weak yet. I guess