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

50. Stronger Together

THEON.

The mages continued to hold the illusion as we made our way closer to the outer wall. I could see the warriors on the watchtowers seem to hesitate, scanning the grounds. We stopped far behind.

The battle plans were in place, and when I was about to give the final command to march onwards, everyone seemed to be distracted. I sensed them before I even turned to confirm it.

The imperial sirens. Even with legs, they still didn‘t pass as humans; their beauty was different, and seeing them in such a large number made them stand out even more than the fae. These were the imperial sirens of the emperor... Yileyna‘s family.

There were over a thousand, for sure. Their armour was a shimmery metallic blue silver. At the front were two men and Deliana. The three held tridents, whilst the rest behind them wielded swords or whips.

The Naga tensed, and no one spoke as the man that was beside Deliana looked at me intensely. The imperials were watching the Nagas, but neither species said anything.

“I come to assist my granddaughter, the heart of Kaeladia. She has proven herself efficient. Tell me, as the queen‘s mate and champion, will you ride into battle with the pain that you hide?”

All eyes turned on me and I looked back at him, my eyes flashing. “It has not held me back, even when I went with Yileyna into Naran.” I replied firmly.

“Strong and stubborn. Pride fit for a king, boy. However, your pride will not help you.” He stated arrogantly. He shifted his trident in his hand, the power radiating off it was obvious, and I could feel it sending waves through the crowds, but there was nothing dark in it...

He raised it and pointed it at me as several of Hunter‘s men tensed, ready to protect me if need be. I raised a gloved hand, stopping them. It was obviously Hunter‘s orders.

“A small injury will not hold me back, it never has and it never will. We must continue on.” I stated clearly.

“And we shall.” Queseidon said as a blast of light left his trident. I didn‘t move, not that there was time. A blinding light struck me and I felt the rush of power pour through me, then it felt like the pain had been lifted. Energy returned to every inch of my body, and my eyes flashed powerfully. 1 I had almost forgotten what it felt like to be without this pain, I had grown accustomed to it, and to be honest, I didn‘t think I‘d ever be fucking free from it. “Thank you, your majesty.” I replied seriously, lowering my head slightly to him. I never thought the day would come where I‘d be having a civilised conversation with a species I once hated. “Just do not hurt her again, for a siren‘s attack is indeed deadly when she is scorned.” 1

I saw Hunter smirk • “Understood.” I almost growled. He gave a curt nod, gesturing to the man beside him. “You already know the queen of the Aethirian Ocean. Allow me to introduce my son, King Earendor of the Metiolodia Sea.”

I stepped forward and held my hand out to him, his hair was flaming red and his eyes a sharp aqua green.

He took my hand, and we exchanged a firm handshake.

“Thank you for coming to our assistance.” I said, “‘We work towards a better future.” He replied in a deep voice.

“My job is done.. I will return to the ocean. Happy? I healed him.” He muttered, glaring at Deliana. 3

Her smile was faint, and she lowered her head to him.

“Yes.”

It was because of her that I was healed. I wasn‘t sure how to feel about that. Seeing her again wasn‘t as hard as it was down by the coast, but perhaps the fact she was in human form helped.

He gave a small nod, motioning to his army of imperials before a large wave of water swirled around him. He turned, walking away, his cyclone of water growing larger before he disappeared into the darkness.

For a moment, I had wondered if the men would get distracted by the sirens, but they were not here to play, their attention on their commanders.

Hunter, who had just bid farewell to Charlene, looked more emotional than I had ever imagined he would, but the fear of not knowing if we‘d make it back alive was inside of every man and woman, regardless of how brave they were or appeared to be...

I nodded before getting onto the black stallion that awaited me. Although many would be attacking in wolf form, there were some who would shift later, but for now would go on horseback

comfort and confidence. I wasn‘t made for this... but for her,

enemy, but remember, we do not

confidence followed. Zarian, Hunter, Earendor, Darshian and Deliana all stepped forward.

Silver Storm on my signal, and lead them

signal, before breaking into

speed up, as we broke through the defence around the wall with

even when the bells of war rang in the air from the tower of the temple of Selene, we didn‘t

saw the blast of power fill the sky from the castle far ahead, and my heart skipped a beat. It was followed by a blinding light. One that I knew

Arabella.‘ Her voice came through

Take care of yourself.‘ I replied before I rode

it meant they had removed

power erupt in the air once more. The horse neighed

“Finally.”

cutting through another warrior as she burst out from the

battle ends if

She whispered as she spun

worried for her, but I had to leave. I saw Ryan and Raiden

Theoden‘s men, galloping through

of what looked like ice, her power

walls were destroyed entirely. Wolves and men were fighting all around, to the point where

heard him, and I spun around, my eyes blazing as I raised my sword that was coated in my flaming aura. An aura that

me.” He seethed, his eyes were filled with blistering

unmasked hatred

Thalia, Thea, our entire fucking pack! You killed

mine, with clear confusion and anger on his face. He killed the horse I was riding, and I jumped off, bringing my weapon down, but it was met by the barrier

Queen‘s Champion, and the one who bears her mark.” I replied

his eyes, and I slammed my sword down on his shoulder. It hit the shield of darkness that was coating him, doing nothing but send shock waves of pain through my arm. He

never

I challenged quietly. ‘Yileyna, encase him

hand she turned her

her, and a menacing growl left my lips. I was in front of Yileyna in a flash, bringing down my sword, she blocked,

him had been rooted so deeply into her. “Arabella!” Theoden hissed. She backed away from me, creating a shield as she whispered something, and that same darkness we felt in the forest began weighing down on us. She darted for Yileyna, but I intercepted her as Yileyna worked on the barrier of ice around Theoden, who was trying to get away. He shifted, roaring menacingly as he made to lunge

almost prepared to defend myself on reflex, when he went for Theoden, but his teeth

here in Astalion...” Yileyna seemed shocked before a smile graced her face although she was still attacking Theoden. “We will fight by your side, Alpha Queen.” The Naga said, his strength immense as he knocked Theoden to the ground. Yileyna nodded turning her gaze back to 1 “We are not alone, Theoden. Truly every species is now here

at him but they simply deflected off the barrier. Taking the chance, I and

“Now!” I shouted.

then I saw Zarian race towards

Theoden‘s head, she frowned in concentration. I could feel the darkness

her hands, only for

Theoden.

hissed, his tail knocking aside two

but despite Theoden struggling with the ice that now encased half of his body, he was no longer

command Arabella... I saw her throw Zarian to the ground, blood pooling around him, and I wasn‘t sure he was alive

screamed at the same time Arabella

Zarian had managed to leave a mark, her eyes full of