My Alpha's Betrayal: Burning In The Flames Of His Vengeance
Chapter 55

Chapter 55

55.A Cold Morning YILEYNA

I awoke to replace the bed empty, feeling a pang of pain inside of me. I know he had a lot to do, but I didwish I could at least wake up to him next to me, even if it was just occasionally.

My entire body felt sore and achy, yet the lightness that I felt in my chest was immeasurable.

A smile played on my lips and my cheeks burned as I thought of last night. It had been different, andeven if I was blindfolded, it only heightened my other senses. I felt as if we had somehow become closer.It was almost as if we had opened ourselves to one another in an entirely new way.

I was sure Theon felt something much more for me than he admitted. He couldn’t put it into words, but Iwas positive he was falling for me. I smiled happily, hugging the blanket to my chest. He had cleaned metoo. No one did that unless they truly cared. I closed my eyes for a moment, feeling utterly happy andcontent. My Theon… just like I was his… My heart leapt when I heard the sound of movement in theother room, and I jolted upright, wincing at how sore my behind and core felt.

He was home!

I kicked the blanket off and quickly got out of bed, almost falling over my legs that felt like jelly. I openedthe drawer to grab a shirt or something to put on, when I realised it was half empty. I frowned. Most ofTheon’s clothes were missing… Feeling confused, I pulled on a t-shirt before I closed the wardrobe andpulled the curtains open. The window was entirely frosted, and from what I could see outside, the snowwas still falling strongly and it was extremely windy. I stripped the bedding, the stains from last night areminder of everything that we had done here. I don’t think I’ll be able to come into this room withoutremembering it. My heart skipped a beat as I held the bundled bedding in my arms and made my way tothe bedroom door

I opened it, to see Theon standing over a trunk, wearing black pants and a black shirt, which hung open,and his hair brushed back. He turned his gorgeous amber eyes towards where i stood, his eyes trailingover me, and I could feel my cheeks burning up under his gaze. It was almost as if he was undressingme entirely, and the shirt I was wearing suddenly felt too small…

My heart skipped a thousand beats when our eyes locked. “Morning.” I said, my stomach all fluttery.

“Morning.” He replied, his deep sexy voice making me feel giddy. Goddess, what was going on? I wasfeeling even more nervous than usual… He turned back to the trunk and tossed in some clothes. Ifrowned, remembering the wardrobe that was partially empty.

“Are you going somewhere?” I asked, walking over to him.

There was over a foot difference in height between us, and although I wanted to pull him down and kisshim, he had turned back to the trunk.

“I’m going to be moving to the castle for a while. I have to take the Beta title soon. The ceremony shouldbe coming up and then my workload will increase. It makes sense for me to take up my old room at thecastle.” He replied, his voice emotionless and cold. My stomach sank at those words, and deep down Iwondered if he’d invite me too. “So, do you mean permanently?” I asked, taking the clothes he wasshoving in and beginning to fold them.

My eyes fell to the red welts on my arms where he had tied me up. They were fading, yet the reminder ofwhat happened remained. Making an illicit desire throb in my lower regions.

“Pretty much, you can keep staying here. No one will remove you.” I froze, my heart thundering at whathe had just said. Why did that sound like… It didn’t sound right.

“You’re speaking as if you might not even come back here.” I replied lightly, raising an eyebrow

He looked down at me. Reaching up with his hand, he cupped the left side of my face, brushing histhumb over my cheek.

“Who knows.” He smirked arrogantly.

I frowned.

“That’s mean.” I huffed, pushing his hand off. His smirk had eased me. “I’m sure you’ll come to see me atleast.” “Hmm, well you are a beautiful distraction.” My heart skipped a beat. “I’m glad I am.” I repliedsoftly.

His smirk vanished and he frowned.

“Although I will be busy over at the castle, I do want to see if we can push to awaken whatever you areand maybe your shift… without anyone else knowing.” ! My unease vanished and I nodded, internallyscolding myself for feeling paranoid.

“Thanks, I’d appreciate that.”

Our eyes met and stepping closer, I reached up, locking my arms around his neck and pressing

my entire body into his. My heart pounded as I felt him tense, but it wasn’t even a split second later whenhis hands wrapped around my waist and he stood up straight, lifting me off the ground completely andcrushing me against him. I smiled, kissing his jaw softly. He nudged my face away, kissing my necksensually instead. I resisted a moan and his hold on me tightened before he inhaled deeply, burying hisnose in the crook of my neck For a few moments, he didn’t move. I wrapped my legs around his waist,enjoying his embrace and the steady beat of his heart. He exhaled slowly and placed me down.

“Are you going now?” I asked as he continued to put his things into the trunk. “Yeah, I’ll be leaving. Don’twait for me, alright? I won’t be coming back” I suddenly felt cold inside, but I nodded.

He slammed the trunk shut and closed the buttons of his shirt before he put on one of his big coats.

“Every evening at ten o’clock, down by the White Dove, starting tomorrow, meet me there.” I nodded,feeling a flash of confusion. Why was he acting like that was the only time he’d see

me..?

He picked up the sack and trunk, and walked towards the door. Stopping, he placed something on theshelf by the front door before opening the door. Instantly the howling wind became louder, and I flinchedas the blast of bitter cold rushed through the cabin. Theon stepped out and pulled his trunk out behindhim, he paused for a moment as I walked over to the door.

“See you…” I said softly.

He didn’t reply, and after a moment, he walked off in the deep snow. I watched him until I could no longersee him, and closed the door to the cabin, locking it.

This was… strange… Was he really gone? Not all the higher-ups lived in the castle… Sure it was easier,but the sudden plan to move there…

I turned to the shelf, wondering what he had put there. Pushing aside the small box that stood on theshelf, my heart sank when my gaze fell on the key. The key to the cabin… I looked at the door, my heartthundering as I realised both keys were here. Why did he leave his key? Fear enveloped me and Iunlocked the door, running out into the snow in nothing but the shirt I was wearing “Theon!” I shouted,but my voice was drowned out by the howling wind. “Theon!” Surely, he’ll hear me! He couldn’t havegotten far with his luggage. I looked down at the snow covered ground that was eleven inches deep andsaw his tracks, not caring about the cold that was biting into my feet. I ran through the blizzard, my heartleaping when I saw his back, in his dark fur coat, “Theon!”

He stopped in his tracks, and I ran over to him, brushing away my hair as the wind blew around usviolently. He turned to look at me and I gave him a small smile, despite the cold that was sinking into myskin. “You left both keys.” I explained, holding it out to him. “One was in the door.” He glanced down atmy hand. I stood there, hand outstretched. He didn’t take it and I realised his hands were full. “Shall I putit into your pocket?” I offered, stepping closer. “No. I don’t need it. I left it on purpose.” He repliedemotionlessly. My heart skipped a beat and fear began to settle into me. Don’t think negatively, Yileyna;he probably doesn’t trust it at the castle… or something… “Oh! Ok, um, what if you come when I’m notaround or-” “I’ll knock on the door if I do come, but it’s not necessary. I no longer need the key. The placeis yours. Consider it a gift.” I frowned, confusion filling me. “Theon, you’re scaring me, it’s almost as ifyou’re not coming back” I said with a small forced chuckle. He didn’t reply, he simply looked at me.“Theon?”

You’re really scaring me. Say something. Silence ensued, only the sound of the screaming wind and mypounding heart filled my ears. “Like I said, as future Beta of this kingdom, I need to focus on that. Irealised when we were late for training that I can’t afford to have distractions. I need space from anythingthat holds me back from reaching my full potential, and if that includes you, then so be it.” I felt as ifsomeone had just wrapped their hands around my heart and were crushing it.

He was leaving me. Goddess, he was leaving me. “L.. I’m sorry if I made you late, I promise I won’t do itagain.” “You’re wasting my time right now; I have a meeting with the king in half an hour.” It felt as if hehad just slapped me across the face. I looked up into his eyes, my own stinging with hot tears that Irefused to let fall. “I’m sorry.” I repeated softly, stepping away. He didn’t reply as he continued walkingaway, my own pain in my chest worsening.

I felt alone. So, so alone. The fear of abandonment raged within me, mirroring the storm around me. Thewind blew harshly, and I backed away, staring at his receding figure.

Do I really mean nothing to you Theon? I was praying for him to turn around, just one look… onereassuring nod. To look at me and tell me he’ll be back But he didn’t. I backed away slowly, the pain in

my chest stronger than ever, and when the first tear spilt down my cheek, I turned and ran back to thecabin. The one I had thought was our home. Once again, those that I loved had left me alone, in whatwas just a house… I stepped into the warmth, slamming the door shut and locking it before I clamped myhands over my mouth, muffling the painful sob that wracked my body. I looked around the small cabin.The fire was blazing, casting warmth around the room. Memories of our time here consumed me. Thetable was gone… a reminder of that moment… The two chairs and a small makeshift table stood to theside, and there on the kitchen counter stood a single steaming mug of coffee. I walked over to it, wipingmy tears away. Did Theon forget to have it? His coffee… I would miss it. I wrapped my freezing handsaround it when my gaze fell to the sink, a matching mug sat in the sink and I looked down at the one inmy hand.

He had made it for me…

A single tear splashed into the mug, and I wondered what was wrong with me that not even one personwanted to stay by my side? What had I done, that I deserved to be deserted? 2 I let go of the coffeemug, dropping to my knees and resting my head against the kitchen cabinet.

I felt empty and alone.

He said we would meet for training, right? It means something, right? The fact that he made coffee,surely I meant something to him… 1

Right, Theon?

Stop it Yileyna. I was only trying to make myself feel better, but the truth was that I just wasn’t enough.