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.
How did she have it? This should have been lost at sea…
My heart was thundering as I pushed away the grief that threatened to seep through…
I never thought I’d see this pendant again, was it a sign that Yileyna had it?
Memories from long ago rang in my mind and I swallowed hard as the voice filled my head.
This? It’s very precious son… it’s beautiful… it is, isn’t it? One day I will give it to you to give to the
woman you love… Woman? Yuck, I’m never going to fall in love… Oh, is that so?’ 1
Mom’s pendant… gifted to her by my grandmother and to 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 at sea… 2
My stomach twisted as suddenly the siren’s face leered in my mind, a face so beautiful yet so evil… a
face which looked so like Yileyna it made me sick.
Fuck was my mind playing tricks on me? Blonde hair…
No, they didn’t look alike.
1 ran my hand through my hair, the sheer reality of Yileyna’s truth hitting me once again.
Fuck 1
Did she know? Her having the necklace… My heart began hammering as a thousand possibilities came
through my mind.
I needed to ask her. I needed to know where she got it from.
Was this why she felt so compassionate towards the young siren back on Bellmead Island?
No. She couldn’t fucking know… right?
I turned, needing to see her now.
“We are not done, Theon.” Andres said, his voice sharp. 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 waiting for an answer.”
“I have no answer, I lost my temper…”
“It’s the girl, isn’t it?” His voice was quiet, and I clenched my jaw, turning around fully.
“Yileyna… What do you plan to do with her? I don’t believe she is working alongside the Obsidian
Shadow pack.” I said quietly.
“You are not answering my question.” He replied quietly, but there it was, those emotions and that… was
it fear?
“Is something troubling you?” I asked, raising an eyebrow.
“Worrying me? I… no… it’s…” His face looked haunted, and he closed his eyes. “It’s nothing… answer
your Alpha, Theon. You said this girl was a mere distraction… Are you sure it’s not more?”
I clenched my jaw. Her life was already at risk… but to deny the obvious…
“I don’t know.” I said quietly.
She’ll hate me soon enough anyway.
He sighed heavily, standing up. “‘Theon, throwing away your potential for a woman.”
“I already agreed to this union, leave Yileyna out of it.” I growled, my eyes flashing dangerously The
king’s own expression darkened. “Do not disrespect me, son. Remember 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 for hurting Bolton. What will happen to Yileyna?”
The king looked away. “I do not know yet… she… I will talk to her first. I want to see what she says.” He
said taking me by surprise.
Something was off.
I nodded.
“Give her a chance to explain.”
It was a statement.
“Theon… You know I trust you with everything. Did anything about Yileyna seem… odd to you?
My heart fucking betrayed me, and the king looked at me sharply.
“Ah… so it did.” He chuckled humourlessly. “Yet you will not speak of it. You are far too deeply infatuated
with her it seems.”
“I’m not.” I refuted dangerously.
“Deny it all you want, but whether you admit it or not… or if 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 eyes. I knew what he was
insinuating, and although neither of us said it aloud, we were on the same page.
He knew she was part siren… It must have been her display of power… I had hoped no one would
notice but they had. Who else had seen her?
“I will take Charlene as my chosen mate as promised, let’s leave Yileyna out of this.” I said quietly.
He knew she meant something to me, no matter how much I denied it. Right now she was in his grasp…
“Theon, being king means we make hard decisions. If I find that this… girl… is coming in the way of my
plans: You know the consequences… I will handle it swiftly before the problem becomes far too.”
“She will not come in 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 at his obvious threat.
He knew she meant something to me and he was willing to use her against me.
So these are your true colours. I hated him with a vengeance, and until I destroyed him, I would not rest.
A small smirk crossed his lips.
“Good. Very good… You are dismissed.”
Without even a second look at him, I left the room, controlling the rage within me. I wanted to shift and rip
them all to pieces, but we didn’t need a rebellion… I made my way through the castle, heading towards
the dungeons.
My heart was thudding, and my hands were shaking with anger.
“Leave us.” I commanded to the guards as I walked down to the cells, her scent guiding me. My fists
balled with anger.
Sea breeze…
I slowed down as I took a 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 able to hold back for much longer.
“Queen’s orders, no one can see the prisoner!” One of them said blocking my path.
My eyes flashed, and I grabbed his throat.
“You are speaking to the future Alpha, 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 curtly as both
he and the third guard pulled the guard free from my hold.
I let go, satisfied with the blood that dripped down his neck. The three men were about to walk past when
I held my hand out.
“Key.” I said coldly.
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