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

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. 

I stared at the beautiful dress that brought me no joy. 

my lover‘s father? The very thought

if he was within range.

‘Hey, beautiful.‘ 3 

skipped a beat, and I couldn‘t deny that hearing his voice in my head was

just told me that the wedding is tonight.‘ I said

Silence. 

the dagger close, we attack tonight.’ His words

won‘t fucking allow it. Ever. Wait for me and we will take back your

mirror as the

in the cabin from long ago,

forward to it. I do have some good news, I found the necklace and I plan to go down to the coast as

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.” “You do not love the king.” She declared, sounding almost bitter. I looked her in the eyes,

especially around me. “He is my master,

I replied, picking up

She stood up, turning away as she pulled her aura in. “Hmm. Of course, I wonder if he just didn‘t trust you?” I mused. “Why else did he make sure you were entirely under his control?”

hissed, grabbing hold of my arm. I clenched my jaw, feeling her touch burn me. I pulled free and stood up. “Watch

silver in my system, I doubt I will heal so fast. Now leave me be, I need to prepare for my wedding.” I

She had been 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

played in my mind, and I realised why my smile had angered her; I was happy and

or the fight ahead, and focused on the good in my life: Theon,

such a manner to hide my collar, I didn‘t let it

whispered, lifting the veil

was one of my pack

seeing the fear in her eyes.

is not lost. I turned to the mirror and gazed at my reflection. This colour wasn‘t for me... The only warm colour that looked good on

be free. The day I could tangle my fingers into

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

the side of my dress, then, sliding my skirts up,