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

47. The Final Sunset

YILEYNA

The day of the gathering had come, and I was lucky that I hadn‘t seen Theoden again. The memory of what almost happened still placed a sliver of fear within me.

What could have happened if Theon didn‘t arrive?

A guard would come to give me food a few times, and had taken the baby. Although I had asked if he would return the baby to the parents, I wasn‘t sure he would, as he had simply slammed the door behind him.

Theon had slipped inside yesterday, leaving a dagger and a few charms with me, telling me that today was the day of the attack. Theoden was planning something tonight, I had to stay alert. As for the necklace given to me by Lavine, he had said he had a good idea where it might be, and if he didn‘t manage to find it, then he would go to the coast and try to contact someone by other means.

I was certain the sirens would be on alert. Waiting.

I was now pacing the room, feeling suffocated and useless, when suddenly the door opened and Arabella entered, along with two omegas who were holding bundles of items and what looked to be an extravagant gown. “Alpha King Theoden sends a wedding dress for his bride.” She declared, motioning for the omegas to step forward.

Her words sent a sliver of hatred through me, but I kept my face passive.

I had no interest in seeing it at all.

“You should take a look because you will wear it soon.” She announced emotionlessly.

Soon? “Care to elaborate?” I asked coldly, observing her intently. “Tonight, when the Alpha King takes the hearts of the Alphas and paints the streets of Westerfell in crimson, becoming the supreme Alpha of Alphas, he will marry and mark you.” Tonight

But more than that word, it was the rest of her sentence that struck me hard. Was he planning to kill the Alphas so he could take over their packs? What else could she mean by ‘takes the hearts of the Alphas.’ How would that even work? One man alone could not rule the entire kingdom. Nobles of ranked houses and Alphas were needed for each region to maintain peace.

If Theoden was thinking he would kill the Alphas and claim their packs... This was something he couldn‘t do unless it was a challenged duel, or if he was planning to force their hand and make them hand it over. Either way, it would be horrifying and a total massacre, for although many respected their sovereign, Alphas were born to be possessive and dominant of their packs. Besides, from what I learned, not everyone trusted or liked Theoden. I felt sick at the very thought of his plans, but in all of this, I at least had a means to talk to Theon. Something that had helped so much, knowing he wasn‘t far, and every half an hour he would check in on me... even through the night, sometimes when I stirred or could not sleep,

he would be there for me, making sure I was fine.

In a way I felt he was near, and I was beginning to await the day when he would mark me. There was a time that I did not think Theon and I could ever be, but why else was fate forcing us together time and time again? No matter what or where life took us, we were still drawn to one another, and above all, I had marked him. I made him mine and he will surely make me his. We were meant to be one.

“Get her ready.” Arabella commanded icily as she stood to the side, watching me sharply.

beautiful dress that brought me no

very

wondered if

‘Hey, beautiful.‘ 3

skipped a beat, and I couldn‘t deny that

the wedding is tonight.‘ I said

Silence.

the dagger close, we attack

marry you, Little Storm, I won‘t fucking allow it. Ever. Wait

in the mirror as the Omega began working on my

I remember the moments in the cabin from long ago, when I would wait for him. Will

the necklace and I plan to go down to the coast as soon as

on the hard floors. “Why are you smiling?” She asked me, crouching down as she stared into my eyes. “I just… never realised becoming queen would be so easy. The king himself chose me.”

my master, nothing more. Do not disrespect him.” She hissed, her

will.” I replied, picking up the jewelled earrings from the

in. “Hmm. Of course, I wonder if he

want me to go against him! “She hissed, grabbing hold of my arm. I clenched my jaw, feeling her touch burn me. I pulled free and stood up. “Watch yourself! I am positive the king would not be happy if he saw his bride with burns. Especially with the entire kingdom here to witness

silver in my system, I doubt I will heal so fast. Now leave me be, I need

taken as a child and she was born with evil within her. Theon had done some research, and although he didn‘t find much, in some old archives Andres had left some diary entries about killing the Dark Ones. A dagger through the forehead was the only way for they had no real hearts. He also said they thrived on darkness and discord. So, the closer she was

in my

worries or the fight ahead, and focused on the good in my life: Theon, Charlene, her happiness, everyone I loved. My people. The future I

the veil was arranged in such a manner to hide my collar, I didn‘t let it dull

The Omega whispered, lifting the veil

at her. She was one of my

her, seeing the fear in her

is not lost. I turned to the mirror and gazed at my reflection.

moment I could take his hand and be free. The day I could tangle my

you, I will come to get you myself.” Arabella said before motioning for