83. More Lies
The grand hall was lit brightly. I waited for her arrival, but to my irritation, Bolton came over. Clearly I
hadn’t hurt him enough, since he was up and walking again.
“Hey, so I heard the news.” He said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes.
“Told you she was mine, one way, or another.” I replied arrogantly.
“Yeah, you did… as long as she wants you. Treat her well Theon, she’s a jewel that many would love to
attain.” He said, his eyes hard as he looked at me sharply.
Yeah, you have no fucking idea.
“I second that statement, Yileyna is ravishing.”
I turned my cold glare on Zarian. He smirked as he tapped his arm where he wore the band of a member
of the royal court. Yileyna’s trainer and with it, untouchable – for now.
I didn’t bother replying before he shook hands with Raiden.
“It’s an honour to meet you again, Sir Raiden Bolton.”
“Likewise, Lord Zarian.”
I ignored their petty exchange. So Andres had let the gammas know that Yileyna was his? Well it made
sense since they had seen her display of power… I saw Grayson standing beside Henry, but despite
Andres being here, the queen wasn’t… interesting
The doors opened, and a silence fell as everyone turned their attention to the double doors that were
kept only for the royals to enter from, and there she was… looking beyond breath taking My heart
skipped a beat as time seemed to stand still, the lights in the hall only making her glow even more… She
wore a floor-length gown, with a sheer bodice, it had long sheer fitted sleeves encrusted with diamonds,
while the belted skirt was a shimmering silver. 1 I won’t deny that my gaze lingered on her breasts for a
few moments longer as she descended the stairs, the jewels on her bodice expertly concealing her
nipples. I wouldn’t mind tearing that dress from her…
Blood rushed south and I forced my gaze up to her gorgeous face. Her make-up was alluring, but it was
lighter than the other night… working on highlighting her natural beauty. Her hair was styled up, and on
top of her head sat a tiara, a blinding reminder of who she truly was…
She turned and smiled at Charlene before taking her hand when they reached the bottom. Both women
walked towards where Andres was standing. He greeted them both, with a kiss on the forehead, one that
Charlene welcomed and Yileyna remained indifferent to.
She was not his daughter by anything more than blood… The music stopped and the chatter died down
as he stepped forward. “My people! Welcome once again. Tonight is a very important night, yet with it
there are
some concerning matters that I must address…” He placed an arm around both Yileyna and Charlene,
both having different expressions on their face at his move. Charlene smiled up at him whilst Yileyna
pursed her lips, forcing a small smile. I smirked, Goddess she was so fucking beautiful and real. The
allure of a crown and title didn’t make her blind to Andres’s antics.
Just like the storm she is…
But it seemed everyone now noticed the king’s gesture and her appearance. “Isn’t that Yileyna
De’Lacor?” “Why is she wearing a royal crown?”
“Why is the king with her…” “As you can see, I have these two young women with me tonight. It is with
great disappointment that I must share something that has recently come to light. My Queen, your Luna,
has committed a great crime!”
I raised an eyebrow, I wasn’t expecting that…
Bolton exchanged looks with Zarian and me as we all listened to what the king had to say. Was he
actually going to announce the queen’s infidelity? “A heinous crime that I could never imagine…” Henry,
Grayson, and their mates looked confused too, as the king let go of Charlene and placed his hands on
Yileyna’s slender shoulders. “This woman before you, a woman who was accused of possessing an
artefact of the Hale family, is innocent. You may have heard that I had Gamma Grayson Sanchez thrown
into prison, well the truth is, I did.”
I frowned. Something wasn’t right here…
A ripple of confusion flowed through the crowd as Andres nodded gravely.
“However, behind it all, was the hand of none other than your Luna! Not only did she try to frame this
young woman by giving her this amulet! But when Gamma Grayson, who suspected it, questioned her,
she lied and said he was a traitor!”
A murmur of gasps rippled through the room, and I frowned.
Painting Grayson as a hero… Realisation of what he was trying to do dawned upon me. He was going to
manipulate the entire situation to suit him.
I crossed my arms, waiting to see what exactly he was going to do… “As you all know, years ago Soleil
was not able to conceive, and so we decided to try other means to secure an heir. This was kept a secret
and was always meant to be a secret, Soleil played along… Playing the role of being pregnant.” He said
gravely, I narrowed my own eyes. He was going to save his own reputation…
Yileyna looked confused as well, glancing over at Charlene. The crowd were buying it… I could see from
the concern on their faces.
“We sought out a strong she-wolf to be the mother of my child, and she delivered!” He
motioned to Charlene, who was pale, before he shook his head. “Or so we thought, for out of her
jealousy, Soleil decided to betray me! She sent the she-wolf away and brought home the child of
another.” And I didn’t think you could fall any lower Andres. He was throwing Charlene under the cart.
The expressions on both Yileyna’s and Charlene’s faces were opposite of one another.
Yileyna’s chest was heaving, her face livid, whilst Charlene looked devastated.
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