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

49. The Start of a Dark Night

YILEYNA.

The laughter and the music felt distant. The largest courtyard was transformed beautifully, decorated with lanterns, flowers, and vines. They ran across the tables, the pillars, and the furniture. Two thrones sat upon a dais, where Theoden and I now sat.

I still wore my veil, to disguise the collar. The moment for our wedding to take place was coming ever closer...

The long tables were full of meat and wine, although I could tell that not everyone was enjoying themselves. What had started off with the Alphas offering their gifts to Theoden, with fear and uncertainty, was now a place of false merriment.

A few looked at me guiltily for betraying me for their own wellbeing and safety, but most were far too cowardly to care. Yet I was proud to see that many were not impressed with Theoden.

With each passing moment, I could feel the darkness becoming far more potent. I could sense it in the air, feeding on the Alphas‘ restlessness and the fear that they were trying to hide.

They were far drunker than they should have been, yet many didn‘t seem to even notice as they ate and chattered, making jokes or discussing their achievements. I could tell which were good and which were full of greed.

Only a few ate little and politely joined in on the conversations taking place, very aware like myself of the extreme level of guards all around. Those who had brought their own men had been forced to leave them in the warriors‘ hall, where they would drink and dine with the other warriors of the Obsidian Shadow Pack. An excuse to separate them.

The few alphas who had refused to enter the gathering without their warriors had been denied entry, but I feared for their safety.

It was a shame that neither Raiden nor Ryan had been able to get in here. However, they had accessed the warriors‘ hall and said, like the Alphas, they were all extremely drunk.

I had heard Theoden ask for a list of Alphas who hadn‘t shown up, and I knew he was seething. Although I hadn‘t heard the orders, his expressions and the look on the face of his men who he commanded gave me enough of an idea. He would punish those whom did not come.

I was glad the family of the Alphas who had come were not here in the courtyard, fearing for their safety. If Theoden wanted to blackmail these Alphas... he would target their families.

Only Theoden and I had not touched the food, even when Theoden had announced our marriage would take place tonight under the moonlight, I had only pretended to drink, letting the liquid spill down the side of my face and neck. With my veil, no one could tell, and I was not going to be so foolish as to drink anything he offered me.

“Now that we are all fed and full, may I have your attention!” Theoden commanded suddenly.

The chatter died down as everyone looked at us.

“Tonight is a very important night, tonight not only will I take the heart of Kaeladia as mine, I will also become the King of kings, the one that will hold the most power in the entire world, and you, you will all help me.” His words held power and greed.

The dark manic glint in his eyes said enough, and although most Alphas were too delirious to focus, some looked unnerved.

He turned to me and took hold of my hand, gripping it painfully tight.

do everything that I say.” He commanded darkly. “Or your entire pack

Theoden stood up and Arabella motioned for me to stand. “Everyone present will hand over their

jumped

is the meaning of this?!” One Alpha roared, his eyes

was the spray of blood

filled the

These were my people.

to wait for the signal, but I knew there was about to

will defy

Theoden, despite the fact I could see how hard it was for him. He was an Alpha–blooded wolf, bowing to others was not

over, or die.”

die.” The

sure they came.” Theoden chuckled as if he was stating the weather. The Alpha‘s face filled with fear as Theoden snapped his fingers and two men brought in a young man who looked around seventeen or eighteen, and

who had spoken, and shook my head slowly. Trying

flickered to me, and I stood

title.”

need to plead, my queen.” Theoden hissed, grabbing my

his children he was faltering. The boy had his chin up, defiant and

an entire squad watching those packs, but as king he held power, and with the Alphas not there, there was nothing the men of the packs could have done, even if a small group came in

This man was sick

hand over my title.” The Alpha lowered his head, then his son

down to a monster! I knew he

him in a flash, yet before he could even kill him, the Alpha stepped in front of his son and

Theoden growled as he attacked the

wait any

We cannot waste time!‘ I shouted through the link, hoping he

‘Understood.‘

off and pulled a charm from my top. Whispering the release incantation, I tossed it in the air. A thick mist fell upon the entire area and Theoden roared in rage. “We shall take back what is ours. We will not bend to a monster.” I shouted clearly, letting power ooze into my voice. Letting my words travel to my

who I am.” I growled stepping out of

powers but I didn‘t need them for now. I just

can do nothing.” Arabella hissed as she lunged at me, the darkness

started shouting about why they

must have contained silver, how

they were