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

46. A HWhere You Are YILEYNA “I don’t think Dad told us everything.” Charlene sighed as we walked down the hall.

| nodded in agreement, our voices echoing in the halls.

The windows were frosted, a sign that winter was truly here. “I agree.” | replied, sighing. “That comment about finding you a man to handle the Alpha title “Yeah, it annoyedtoo. Hey, wait, surely he'll tell Theon the full story right?” “I'm guessing so, he loves him far more than me.” | replied, rolling my eyes.

The Alpha seemed to dislikemore and more as of late.

“But Theon loves you! So, you can seduce the answers out of him and then share with me?” She nudged me, blinking hopefully. | stopped and planted my hands on my hips. “Seriously, my queen? Do you think theon would spill?” “I'm sure he spills enough, what is a few small secrets?” She winked suggestively at me, and it tooka second to realise what she meant.

My eyes widened as | blushed.

“Charl!” She burst into laughter, and | shoved her lightly.

“Ouch, you are getting stronger.” She said, laughing.

“I wish.” “No, I'm serious.” She persisted, her laughter fading, and she looked atcuriously.

“Hmm, am 1?” | asked, smirking and flexing my muscles.

© “No, I'm serious.... look.” She pulled up her sleeve, showingthe small mark on her arm where | had shoved her. “Maybe... Maybe you're getting closer to shifting.” She smiled warmly at me, and | felt a flicker of hope inside, the shope in her beautiful green eyes. “Hmm, | don’t feel different, maybe... who knows.” | hope so. Please let it be so. “Well, | need to go get my contraception charm renewed! See you!” “Ooo, | am jealous you get to have sof that sexy fine ass every day!” Charlene pouted.” You are yet to tellthe full details!” “I told you enough! What do you wantto tell you? Every little thing?” | replied, laughing. “Well, it would at least be nice to know exactly...” She turned and waved her hand in farewell, motioning with her eyes to the side, and | turned to see Theon walking down the hallway.” Bye!” Charlene ran off, and I pouted. “Can | help you?” | asked, looking him over, my eyes falling to the front of his sweatpants.. Goddess those should be illegal... Why did he look so dangerously sexy all the time? “No, but if you and the princess spent a little less ttalking about sex and more actually training, perhaps the Silver Moon Pack may have a better reputation for its future.” He replied, arrogantly brushing past me.

My mouth fell open at the insult, and at the fact that he had heard us.

“We don’t always talk about sex...” | protested, sticking my tongue out behind his back.

“Childish and horny. Perfect traits, little storm.” He added sarcastically before he walked off.

Ass.

Well, | better go get this renewed and then | would go to the market before | headed home. | paused mid-step, a soft smile crossing my lips.

His where the heart is.

1 glanced down the hall, the way Theon had gone, and felt a pleasant warmth fill me. Our home.

Turning, | ran towards the hospital wing...

Looking around the kitchen, | smiled sheepishly. | had gotten a little carried away... Ok, very carried away, and lugging all this hhad been exhausting! There were baskets and bags full of fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, flour, spices, and many other items to make sbaked goodies for dessert. As well as sbottled juices and an entire bag of meat and poultry.

The house was literally empty and it had nothing to do with us being at sea, it was obvious Theon didn’t cook.

“Ok, where to start...” Put the shopping away and organise it? Yes, Mom always did that first.

| began going through the bags, deciding what to cook and placing what | would use onto the worktop. Once | had made up my mind, | wrapped the extra meat and poultry up and placed them into the cooler box. | would make sure to use that up over the next two days, so nothing went to waste.

| got to work dicing the onions once the shopping was all put away and took out one of the new pans | had bought.

| began humming as | worked, remembering the sea shanty’s Leto and the others would sing. | wonder if I'll meet any of them ever again? | didn’t miss Barbara, but I'd like to see Cleo, Leto, Bobbie, even Flynn again. | opened the window above the sink, despite the sharp wind, and glanced at the time.

Good, | still had a few hours until Theon would return. Training and his other duties would take him a while. After coating the chicken with spices, | set it aside and added mince to the pan, whilst throwing svegetables into a second.

| smiled, | just hoped Theon would like it...

Two hours later, | had just taken a shower and slipped into a simple yet figure-hugging strapless black dress. | left my hair open and after shesitation, settled on winged liner, a touch of blush, and red lipstick. 1 | picked up the small studs | had selected from Mom's jewellery box and a few bracelets, putting them on.

Finishing with a spritz of fragrance.

Did | look like | was trying too hard? | sat there, suddenly feeling vulnerable. Staring back atwas a woman | didn’t recognise. | looked so in control and confident, yet deep inside | was scared to lose him. | didn’t want to push so hard that he backed away, but at the stime, | wanted to do things for him...

| shook my head, | needed to stop being doubtful. | should check the roast chicken in the oven! | stood up and left the bedroom, | had closed the window not long ago as it had begun to rain. The hearth was blazing, and the entire cabin was glowing. The table was set with the juice bottles, which | had placed in the cooling box, and two place settings. | hoped Theon would be here soon because the food was ready.

| plated the servings of chilli and rice and carried it to the table. Setting the bowl of salad, sauces, and roasted chicken in the middle. | finished by placing the roasted vegetables in the centre.

The sound of rain beginning to patter down was welcoming in the background, and | hummed a song as | adjusted the dishes on the table. The door opened and | turned to see Theon standing there. He was halfway through the door, ducking slightly as if not wanting to get soaked, but he had stopped in his tracks.

His eyes scanned the cabin, lingering on the kitchen where the chocolate cake | had made stood ready for us, and then to the table, full of food, before his eyes finally settled on me.

My heart hammered as | held his gaze, suddenly feeling as if maybe | shouldn't have done this. | couldn't read what was going on in his mind as he stood there, his eyes fixed on mine. Rain began pouring down faster but he didn’t move.

| wasn’t sure how long we stood there before his eyes trailed overand | wondered if the dress really was too much.

My stomach twisted when | saw him glance over his shoulder, almost as if contemplating to leave.

“It’s raining. Close the door.” | said, my voice coming out softer than it was meant to.

He frowned slightly, before he scanned the cabin once more, “What is this?” He asked, his voice cold and harsh, sending a sharp stab of pain through my chest.

“I just, | missed a home-cooked meal and 1-“.

“I told you to be responsible for your own food, not mine.” He cut in, coldly.

My heart pounded, and | felt the familiar prickle in my eyes. Do not cry.

“I didn’t know that arrangement still held.” | whispered, looking down at the food | had cooked. | could feel his eyes burning into me, but | refused to meet his gaze. “It’s ok... I'll drop off the extra tomorrow at the orphanage.

I'll wrap it up!” I hurried to the kitchen area, my heart pounding as | crouched down, opening the cabwith shaking hands and took out the few scarce containers he had. | stood up, gasping, and dropping the tubs when | realised Theon was right in front of me.

| stepped back, staring into those unreadable eyes that glinted with emotions | couldn't read.

“You usually argue. What happened today?” He asked quietly. There was no hostility in his tone, and my heart clenched. “Don’t cry.” “I'm not crying!” | turned away from him, brushing under my eyes, not wanting him to see them. “But | don’t think you deserve my hard work.” | added lightly, trying to hide my heartbreak.

| was about to bend down to pick up the fallen containers when his arms wrapped aroundfrom behind, pullingroughly into his chest knocking the breath from me.

“Maybe not, but since you've set the table...” His lips touched my bare shoulders.

My heart pounded, but I didn’t know what to make of it.

“Are you angry with me?” | asked, pulling out of his arms and looking up at him.

| couldn’t pretend this didn’t happen, | needed to know...

He frowned, before looking away.

“No. | just... I'm not used to this.” He said quietly, a deep frown furrowing his handsface as he scanned the cabin.

My heart ached at his words, and | realised he had just been taken by surprise. Theon’s reflex was to put his walls up. | smiled gently, and stepped closer. Although | wanted to cup his face, | knew Theon wouldn't allowto do that, so | simply tossed my hair over my shoulder and looked up at him.

“Well if you treatwell, | could help you get used to it?” | suggested casually, with a small shrug. “I'll be here, for as long as you let me.” He didn’t reply, but | was beginning to understand that the conflicted look in his eyes was him fighting his emotions.

You need to take the next step, Theon...

| placed my hands on his chest, our eyes meeting. After a moment, he ran his fingers through my hair before twisting his fingers into my locks and yankingcloser.

Now my turn.

Amber meeting grey, and this t| was the one to lean up, pressing my lips against his, sending off fireworks through my entire body. His free arm wrapped around my waist tightly and he deepened the kiss, taking control. Our bodies pressed together so perfectly, and for a moment | truly felt that we were made for one another.

Were we?