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

confidence. I wasn‘t

witness. Together we raise our swords against the enemy, but remember, we do not harm the women and children, but those who raise a weapon towards us. We fight for the betterment of our own lands, and for the queen who has shown us nothing but compassion

followed. Zarian, Hunter, Earendor, Darshian and Deliana all

Raiden would aim to free some of the Silver Storm on

the signal, before breaking

had made me speed up, as we broke through the defence around the wall with ease.

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

my heart skipped a beat. It was

Arabella.‘ Her voice

you soon. Take care of yourself.‘

she was using her power, it meant they had removed

was halfway to the castle when I felt the flare of Arabella‘s power erupt in the air once more. The horse neighed and I pulled its reins, trying to calm him, before I cut through two

“Finally.”

sword, cutting through another warrior as

going ahead. This battle

as she spun around. “Go, I‘ll

to leave. I saw Ryan and Raiden jump

slayed Theoden‘s men, galloping through to the

encased in a shimmering shield of what looked like ice, her power radiating off her. She looked like a

destroyed entirely. Wolves and men were fighting all around,

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

his eyes were filled with

looked at him with unmasked hatred as our weapons clashed once

me, Mom, Thalia, Thea, our entire fucking pack! You killed them all, and

I‘d never fucking find out?!“” His eyes blazed orange as he stared into 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 of darkness around him. I could see Yileyna fighting against Arabella but I could also see that the latter was holding strong. We needed to kill her first, and together, she was fucking powerful... “What are you?” Theoden hissed venomously as I blocked

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

I slammed my sword down on his shoulder. It hit the shield of darkness that was coating him, doing nothing but

never die, Theon…

him in ice, we

her hand she turned her attention

a menacing growl left my lips. I was in front of Yileyna in a flash, bringing down

in the forest began weighing down on us. She darted for Yileyna, but I intercepted her as Yileyna worked

into view, and I almost prepared to defend myself on reflex, when he went for Theoden, but his teeth didn‘t penetrate

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

wave of ice shards at him but they simply deflected off the barrier.

“Now!” I shouted.

saw Zarian race towards

Theoden‘s head, she frowned in concentration.

pinned down. Ice began spreading from her hands, only for Arabella

Theoden.

tail knocking aside two of

never conquer!” She jumped back, avoiding his attack, but despite Theoden struggling with the ice that now encased half of his body, he was no longer able to move. He tried to shift, and Yileyna tensed ready to act, only for a roar of

Zarian to the ground, blood pooling around him, and

time Arabella seemed to realise Theoden’s

had managed to leave a mark, her eyes