68. These Emotions

THEON 

“Like her parents, she’s a traitor!” “Who would have thought someone so beautiful and sweet was working for the Obsidian Shadow pack? “Is it true, the amulet belonged to the Hale family?” “To the Alpha family of the Obsidian Shadow pack? Who would have thought.” “They should have her beheaded!” “Publicly!”

“I knew she should never have been allowed to become an epsilon rank warrior!”

“It’s because of her, Gamma Raiden Bolton is in critical condition!” “He tried to protect her from Theon of Westerfell and this is what happened…”

“Yes yes, Theon of Westerfell must have realised she was a traitor!” The distorted versions of the truth were already sifting through the crowd, as a path split through the throngs, allowing us to pass. How foolish were they blaming her for something I did? I needed to stick by Andres’ side, he was the only one who had power over Soleil’s command. The only one who held the power to not have Yileyna beheaded.

‘Make sure Yileyna De’Lacor is unharmed and untouched. Place her in the cells, and Patrick, I want you to watch her until the Alpha has further orders.’

I said through the link, knowing Andres hadn’t given any further order. He was one of the men I trusted enough to know he would not disobey me.

‘Yes Beta!

I frowned, Beta… A title I didn’t claim… If the princess and I had gotten engaged… I could have killed the king soon after and taken the throne. It had been so simple, I had been telling myself repeatedly to go through with it and then kill the Aphelion family. They deserved to

die, because of them I had lost so much…

“Andres, Alpha Andres!” Soleil’s voice hissed as she grabbed onto Andres’ arm.

His head jerked towards her as if suddenly brought out of a reverie.

There was something off about him…

“What is it?” He asked curtly, but he lacked his usual power and arrogance.

“The engagement.” She said coldly. “Now isn’t the time.” I replied impassively. Soleil turned, glaring at me for speaking, but before she could reply, Andres turned when we reached the entrance doors to the hall and looked around the room.

“Take rest, there will be no engagement tonight! But fear not, this engagement will happen!”

He called loudly and clearly. Not waiting for a reaction or reply, he turned and left the grand hall swiftly. “Theon, as your future mother-in-law, tell me, what is with you and De’Lacor?! You are to marry Charlene, yet you seemed to be besotted by the traitor.” Soleil hissed, now turning her attention to me, her voice shaking with rage. The day I slit her throat would be a day I was going to enjoy thoroughly…

“Soleil, go to our quarters, I have much to do. This engagement will happen, don’t worry about that. Just give me time to sort this mess out.” Andres said dangerously.

“You are acting strange, Andres.”

“Soleil, go.” His command was absolute. He removed the crown from his head and shoved it into Soleil’s hands. “Grayson!”

“Yes Alpha?” Grayson stepped forward, his eyes serious yet his face was as emotionless and professional as ever.

Andres paused as if trying to think of what he needed to say or do, only making me watch him sharply. His words ‘what have I done?’ stuck with me… his reaction to everything that had happened was intriguing. Had he figured out her truth? But if that was so, then why was he not ordering for Yileyna to be killed?

It was something else… but what?

“Make sure the Boltons are alright… Check up on Raiden and I will talk to Henry when he is ready.” Andres sighed heavily. “Theon, I will have a.word with you now. In my office.”

My brows furrowed, I was missing something, but what was it? 2

I gave a small nod, walking past him and up the stairs, heading towards his office.

Enjoy your time giving commands, Andres, for soon this crown, this title, and this kingdom will be mine.

The door shut behind Andres with a snap and he walked to his chair, dropping onto it as if carrying his own body had been exhausting. He ran his hand down his face, exhaling sharply. “Theon… Theon… Why?” He questioned silently. Our eyes met and I crossed my arms.

He didn’t need to announce what he meant, even if he had handled it calmly or didn’t react, it wasn’t a small matter.

“I have no excuse; I lost my temper and I attacked him.” He looked troubled before he placed his head in his hands. “Theon… You are to be future Alpha, alongside Charlene. You cannot hurt your future Gamma, Raiden is a good man.”

I don’t really give a fuck.

Yileyna… what was to happen to her? I looked down at the pendant in my hand, my heart clenching.

This should have

away the grief that threatened to seep

thought I’d see this pendant again, was

in my mind and I swallowed hard

it is, isn’t it? One day I will give it to you to give to the woman you love… Woman? Yuck, I’m

be worn by the Luna of our pack… A necklace she had always worn, a necklace which she was wearing when she had been killed by that siren, a necklace which should have been lost

twisted as suddenly the siren’s face leered in my mind, a face so beautiful yet so evil… a face which looked so

my mind playing tricks on

they didn’t

my hair, the sheer reality of Yileyna’s truth hitting

Fuck 1

Her having the necklace… My heart began hammering as a

ask her. I needed

compassionate towards the young

She couldn’t

turned, needing to

My eyes flashed, it took me a moment to calm my anger before I place an emotionless expression on my face and looked back over my shoulder at him. “I’m

no answer, I

His voice was quiet, and I clenched my jaw, turning around

believe she is working alongside the Obsidian Shadow pack.”

are not answering my question.” He replied quietly, but there it was, those emotions and that… was it

I asked, raising

His face looked haunted, and he closed his eyes. “It’s nothing… answer your Alpha, Theon. You said

was already at risk… but

don’t know.” I

hate me soon enough

throwing away your potential

I am still your Alpha.” He growled. Like hell he was my fucking Alpha. I clenched my jaw but didn’t reply. “I said I’d accept the punishment

“I do not know yet… she… I will talk to her first. I want to see what she says.” He said taking me by

Something was off.

I nodded.

a chance

It was a statement.

You know I trust you with everything. Did

heart fucking betrayed me, and the king looked

it did.” He chuckled humourlessly. “Yet you will not speak of it. You are far

I refuted

it’s just the magic of her temptations….” His voice became bitter as he trailed off and I saw the flash of anger in his

she was part siren… It must have been her display of power… I had

Charlene as my chosen mate as promised, let’s leave Yileyna out of this.” I

no matter how much I denied

that this… girl… is coming in the way of my plans: You know the consequences… I will handle

the way of any of your plans. As long as Yileyna is unharmed… I will do as you say.” I cut in, trying to control the flaring rage within me

she meant something to me and

hated him with a vengeance, and until

smirk crossed his

good…

me. I wanted to shift and rip them all to pieces, but we didn’t need a rebellion… I made my way through

heart was thudding, and my hands were shaking

I walked down to the cells, her scent guiding me. My fists balled

Sea breeze…

deep breath, spotting Patrick standing there near her cell with two other guards. Behind them, I saw Yileyna on the floor behind the bars, still in her dress. Her hair was half down, as if someone had yanked on it, making another wave of anger rage through me. I was like a storm waiting to be unleashed, and I wasn’t sure I’d be

one can see the prisoner!” One of

and I

I’m here to question the prisoner.” I growled. “Leave!” His eyes widened in fear. His heart beating irritatingly loud. What would it feel like to rip his heart out? But before I could ponder on that thought, Patrick stepped forward. “Yes sir, we will leave you.” He said

down his neck. The

“Key.” I said coldly.

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