I freeze, my heart thundering at his words. Was he jealous because they touched me, that they tried to rape me? For a moment, I’m unable to put two words together, unable to focus on what he had just said.
“Get off me. I can’t believe you’re jealous.” I muttered, shoving him as hard as I could. He didn’t budge, just tilted his head to look at my hands on his chest, making me yank them back quickly. I clutch his jacket tighter, knowing it is the only thing that offered me cover from his burning gaze.
“Jealous of you?” He sneers and tears prick my eyes. “Don’t be stupid. If I wanted you, you and I both know I wouldn’t have to force you. You would drop to your knees fucking willingly.” He taunted coldly.
I swallowed, my cheeks burning with embarrassment and hurt at his words, and I glanced away only for him to grab my face and force it back towards him.
“I’m angry because you put yourself at unnecessary risk. Just like the damn night you and Charlene snuck out and your parents were killed. Have you learned nothing?” He said icily, before letting go of me roughly.
“Now hurry up before you die out here.” He turned away, leading the way down the path.
I hesitated and didn’t move to follow. He scoffs as he pauses for a moment, looking at me over his shoulder, his eyes filled with a new wave of burning anger.
“Or I guess you can wait out here for them to find you again; I won’t save you a second time, unless, of course, like I said earlier, you want them.” He remarks arrogantly. My eyes scanned our surroundings. A violent tremor ran through me because I knew he was right. I’m safer with him than out here by myself. Yet I have hardly been in his good graces lately. “Now! Or maybe I will drag you back to Kyson and Nikolai to finish what they were about to start!” Chewing my lip and I glanced around one last time.
But then what? I couldn’t go home like this. What if Charlene saw me? Or the Alpha? I would just prove to them how weak I am compared to everyone else. Proving I’m not Beta material.
Swallowing down my hurt feelings, I jogged to catch up to him, only for him to grab my arm and yank me closer. He said nothing for the rest of the walk, which gave me time to figure out how to get past the guards and back home without being seen.
I was so lost in thought that I didn’t even realise we had come to a stop. He pushed open the door to the small cabin.
“Where are we?” I asked,
“My place.”
I raised an eyebrow; “You live at the castle…”
“I have a room at the castle, but this is mine.” He corrected, looking over at me. I realised I had actually never been here… But how much did I really know about Theon? Not much. He didn’t really share, nor did I bother to ask. “Are you planning on letting the rain continue to flood the place?”
I blinked and quickly stepped out of the doorway, about to shut it when he leaned over me, snapping it shut.
My heart skipped a beat as he flipped the light on, and I took a good look around me. It was simple and clean, with a small kitchen area and a table with two chairs standing to one side. On the other side, a two-seater sofa was opposite the fireplace, with a coffee table before it and two large bookshelves on either side of the fireplace.
Two doors led off the room, most likely to the bedroom and bathroom.
Theon walked across the room and through one of the doors. The edge of the bed was visible from where I stood. I turned away, glancing up at the ceiling with the wooden beams and the iron filigree light shades. I had to admit the place looked very cosy.
His scent lingered in the air. It made me wonder how much time he spent here. I looked down at the mud we had stained the ground with, and slowly stepped out of my boots, not wanting to spread the mud and water everywhere. I clutched Theon’s jacket around me tighter, finding comfort in such a simple piece of clothing, yet I knew it was his lingering scent I truly found comfort in.
“Go shower.”
I looked up as Theon stepped out of his room, holding a shirt and some sweatpants. His clothes.
“Thanks,” I replied, walking over to him. I took the clothes gingerly, careful not to dirty them.
“Wear the shirt back to front. I’ll check your back over.” He said just when I turned away, making me freeze.
Check my back? He was going to check it?
“I don’t need-“
“It’s that or we go to the royal healer, take your pick.” He cut in coldly.
I frowned. What happened wasn’t something I wanted others to know. It would not help my case and the rumours would spread fast.
I entered the bathroom, shut the door behind me, and hung the clean clothes up on the peg behind the door before I took his jacket off. Mud covered the lining, and I felt guilty.
I turned the showerhead on and placed my hand under it, waiting for the water to warm, and quickly stripped out of my clothes, carefully placing my panties aside. They weren’t as wet as the rest of my clothes, and I needed to wear them. I stepped into the tub and under the water, welcoming the warmth of the hot water, letting it soothe my aching bones.
Once I had soaped myself, my finger tracing the marks and bruises staining my skin, grabbing the loofah from off the niche I cleaned myself trying to erase the feelings of their dirty paws on my body, erasing their lingering scents. Tears burn my eyes at the thought and Theon is right.
I could no longer hide behind my father. Only now did I realise how much his name kept me safe. Not any more. No, now I am on my own, navigating through the world completely at everyone’s mercy. If Theon hadn’t stumbled across me I hate to admit it but I would have lost the last thing I had left, my innocence.
And without a wolf, I might be exactly what Theon claims, a nobody. I have no wolf and with my father gone, my mother too. If the Alpha decides to get rid of me, I would officially have no one, no purpose.
I scrub my skin raw, turning it a deep shade of red. Maybe if I just scrubbed hard enough I could erase the memories, erase my past failures, erase me. None of that works though and once scrubbed clean I realise I smell a little like Theon thanks to his body wash,
I stepped out of the shower and grabbed one of his towels. I wrap a towel around myself. Glancing around I look for a hamper for the dirty clothes or wonder if I should wash them but find nothing. I place them aside. I guess he took his clothes to the castle to have washed, Omegas or the human staff would usually do all the chores like this and someone of Theon’s status would have one or two Omegas attending to him personally, that I was sure of.
Remembering what Nikolai said made a pang of jealousy flood inside of me. Theon was a young man, one who would obviously have needs. Did he have Omegas for his sexual desires? Or maybe he visited The White Dove.
A deep frown settled on my face as my thoughts got darker and darker. I quickly towelled myself dry before slipping my panties on. My body was screaming with exhaustion and the urge to just curl up into a ball and go to sleep threatened to consume me.
I examined the pants before pulling them on, binding them by the drawstring at my waist. Last of all the shirt, I slipped it on backwards, flinching slightly as I reached behind and closed one button.
I looked at my bruised hands and sighed, picking out a few splinters before I clutched the towel and stepped out of the bathroom. I looked around, noticing the curtains were drawn, the lights were switched on; the floor was clean from all the mud and water, and both our shoes stood by the front door, clean. The hearth was lit with a blazing fire that warmed the entire room up.
Looking over at Theon, he is pouring what smelled like coffee into two mugs. A small smile crossed my lips. I don’t think I had ever seen Theon do anything so… ordinary? I wasn’t sure if it was the right word, but he still looked far too handsome whilst doing something like that.
He glanced at me, raising an eyebrow and I shook my head quickly, turning away, trying not to blush. I went over to the sofa and took a seat, staring at the shelves. Most looked like history books, although there were some training ones and others on other subjects.
“Don’t be nosy.” He remarked, placing the two mugs on the table, and I took a moment to drink up his muscular biceps.
Oh Goddess, this man is made to sin... May I be the subject of that sin?
I frowned at the thought, remembering the incident with Nikolai.
“Drink it whilst it’s warm.” He said, taking a seat on the sofa, and I suddenly became very aware that this was the first time we were in a private place, alone.
I reached for the mug, my arms screaming with agony, when he grabbed hold of my wrist, pulling me back.
“Are you simply stupid, or incredibly reckless?” He raised an eyebrow, giving me a stony gaze. My heart skipped a beat when he took my hand in his, using the other hand to feel my bones cracking a few as he went. I bit my lip at one point, trying not to pay attention to the tingles that danced up my hand and arm at his touch. He dropped my hand, took the other and picked out a few pieces of wood that my body hadn’t automatically rejected.
“Ouch.” I winced when he pulled out a thin piece of a splinter that was embedded in my finger.
He glanced up at me before he let go of my hand.
“You didn’t answer that question.”
“I didn’t realise it was a question,” I replied. Reaching over, I grabbed the mug, the shirt I was wearing slid off my shoulder, and I placed my free hand on my chest, moving back slowly. I inhaled the milky coffee, relishing the smell before I took a sip.
Theon had made coffee. For me…
Oh, I couldn’t wait to tell Charlene, wait can I tell her this? No, if she knew what happened, she might be hurt. I didn’t want her to feel like that because of me.
I sipped the coffee, enjoying the silence as Theon picked up his own mug and downed it in a few gulps, making my eyes widen.
“Wasn’t that hot?” I asked in surprise.
He raised an eyebrow.
“Not for me. I can handle the heat; we aren’t all babies.”
His mocking, arrogant tone made me narrow my eyes.
“I’m not a baby…”
“No… maybe not… Want to share exactly how stuff went down on that path?” He asked, the mood darkening instantly.
I shook my head. I didn’t know what to say. How do you tell someone you didn’t even do anything wrong or anything to instigate that? Besides, with how things were in the pack and how everyone saw me these days, they would probably say I deserved it, or enticed them.
Nikolai’s words were spinning in my head, only adding to the exhaustion I was feeling.
‘…Aren’t even Beta Williams’s own blood… Theon might take the Beta title…’
“Turn around.”
His command pulled me from my thoughts, and I glanced down at the white shirt that was covering me before staring into his eyes. A glint of something I couldn’t make out flickered in them, but his gaze didn’t falter, as if challenging me to refuse. I clutched the shirt tightly and slowly turned my back towards him, holding my mug steadily with both hands now.
I bit my lip, trying to ignore my hammering heart that I knew he could hear too. I stared down at my mug as I felt him tug on the shirt slightly as he undid the button. His eyes were burning into me, and my stomach fluttered as the shirt fell open, revealing my back to him.
His heart was steady, and I wondered why he had such an effect on me.
I hissed when he pulled the first of the splinters from my back.
“You have a few, and you’ve begun healing, embedding them into your skin.”
“Great.”
“Hold still.”
I rolled my eyes. I was already still!
My eyes flew open when his hand went to my waist, gripping it tightly, sending a powerful jolt of pleasure through me.
Goddess, don’t let him hear my heartbeat.
He pulled out another splinter, making me flinch as a sharp stab of pain shot up my back.
“That one was deep.”
I nodded, unable to focus with his hand still gripping my waist.
Goddess…
His touch was like a drug, intoxicating and dangerous, yet so, so… tempting and made me feel all lightheaded.
I felt a trickle of fresh blood drip down my back and Theon’s thumb brushes it up, igniting a trail of sparks in his wake.
“Perfect.”
I turned just in time to see him lick the blood off his thumb, making my stomach flip and my core throb with a desire that he alone could ignite.
I raise an eyebrow at him. “So how do I taste?” I chuckle expecting him to become a little embarrassed at what he did. Such an odd thing to do and for a split second I thought I imagined it.
His gaze flickers to mine and those intense amber eyes fell to my lips and then I heard it, the slight change to the beat of his heart. He tilts his head to the side watching me.
“Curiosity got the better of me. It won’t happen again,” he murmurs yet his eyes scan my face. His words I thought were strange.
“Well, you know what they say, curiosity killed the cat,” I chuckle.
“Good thing I’m not a cat,” he smirks arrogantly, leaning closer.
“You never answered.”
He looks at me with those cold eyes. “Different.”
“Different? Do you drink enough blood to compare?” I laugh.
“No, but I bathed in my enemies, it’s an acquired taste.”
“So do I taste your enemies?” he leans forward, his lips almost brushing mine.
“That I haven’t decided. Do you want to be my enemy?” he purrs and my face heats at his words and leans back, a knowing smirk on his face. Like he knew exactly how he affected me.
Daily updates will be back on from today. I hope you enjoyed it!
YILEYNA I quickly turned away, my cheeks burning as I gulped the rest of the coffee down. I felt him move away, so I quickly placed my mug down and stood up, trying not to groan at the ache in my muscles. I slid my arms out of the shirt, holding it firmly as I twisted it around, sliding my arms back in and buttoned it up. I turned back towards him, his arms now spread over the top of the couch as he glared into the fire, his brows creased in concentration. “Thanks for saving me.” I remarked gratefully, tugging at the sleeves of the shirt and stared down at the ground. I surely must look a sight in these oversize pants and shirt. Now, what do I do? I sat down on the small couch and pulled my knees up against my chest, feeling exhausted. “You may not have been at their level, but you shouldn’t push yourself to that extent where you cannot even defend yourself, especially somewhere secluded.” “Hmm, I didn’t think that would happen, I just thought to train… I'm lacking in far more t
YILEYNA His words stung. Was he saying that although Mom and Dad said I was theirs, there had been rumours… Meaning there was something there… I looked into the Alpha’s hard emotionless eyes, feeling very alone. Sure, he was our Alpha, his job was to take care of his pack, his city… and as King, his responsibilities were far more than that but if even for a second I thought I’d get any compassion from him, I was wrong. “I understand, Alpha, and that brings me to my second question; is it true that another will take my place as future Beta?” He leaned back on one hand, eating his sliced apple as he looked up at the sky. “I need a Beta now, soon. I can’t wait for a wolf less pup to shift to take that position. I'm afraid, yes, I will be choosing another.” His eyes fell on me once more and I did my best to remain emotionless despite the pain in my chest. I bowed my head trying to force a polite smile. “I understand Alpha, will I be given at least some time to prove-” “To prove wha
YILEYNA The following morning dawned clear yet cold. The sun was shining, deceptive of the temperature outside. Great, the weather was getting worse as winter approached. I had just bathed and was towelling my hair dry as I stood in front of the full-length mirror in my room. I paused, tilting my head as I observed my body. An hourglass body, with larger breasts than average. With the light of the sun shining through the window, the water that clung to my body almost look like little crystals clinging to me. Creamy smooth skin that Charlene always said looked breathtakingly flawless. Curvy hips that irked me as they indeed reminded me of the Omegas. And thighs far thicker than the lean ones I was used to seeing on most werewolf women. I sighed, turning away from my reflection and tossing my towel aside. Today was the day Charlene was going to begin her training, perhaps I could also pick up on some of the stuff that Theon would teach her. I grabbed some black leather pants, sque
YILEYNA "She wins, right?" Charlene’s tired yet happy voice came, snapping us both out of our trance. "We’re taking a break." Theon’s cold reply came, turning away swiftly as he walked off down towards the water. My heart was thumping as the moment played out. "O M Geeeeee!" Charlene hissed, grabbing my arm, her eyes wide as she stared at me. I blinked, trying to focus on what was happening. "What?" I whispered. "You two had a moment." She hissed, her eyes alight with excitement. My cheeks burned and I rolled my eyes. "We didn’t, I bit his ear." I pouted. "Umm Leyna… Do you think you could have gotten that close without him noticing? He was far too distracted by you and that growl… it sounded more possessive and one of approval than an angry one. Ok, she had officially lost her mind. I rolled my eyes again, shaking my head. "Stop rolling your eyes before they vanish into the back of your head!" She hissed. Yeah, then I’ll be wolf less and eye less… I shook my head trying
YILEYNA The moment we returned to the palace Theon had told one of the other royal guards to escort Charlene to the healers for a check over. “Don’t I need to go…” A withering glare made me go quiet. I needed a healer too… “She needs to be checked ov-” “Take care of yourself first, princess.” Theon’s icy reply came, cutting Charlene off. I exchanged looks with Charlene but neither of us spoke knowing that if he told the king what happened… we were entirely screwed. All the way back Charlene had kept on saying it was her fault and she was ready to take the responsibility, but Theon had ignored her. I knew she was trying to drill it into him that I had nothing to do with it. But I did… I should have been more responsible. “I can walk.” I declared as we headed towards my quarters. He came to a sudden stop, not even looking at me and dropped me, making me gasp as I landed hard on my ass on the floor. Pain jolted up my side making my eyes sting with tears. Goddess… “Walk then.”
YILEYNA I gasped, my cheeks flushing. “I am not!” But before I could push him away, his thumb flicked one of my hardened nipples sending a sharp sizzle of pleasure to my core. “Your mouth can lie, but your body cannot.” He smirked slightly, now looking into my eyes. “Tell me, Yileyna… Do you taunt me on purpose just so I pay attention to you?” “Don’t get so full of yourself. If I wanted you, I’d say so.” I lied, turning my back on him. Was I that obvious? My heart and stomach were a mess of nerves. I heard a small breathy chuckle leave his lips, his arm snaking around me, placing his hand firmly on my lower stomach as he pulled me back against him, making a small whimpering gasp escape me. I could feel his entire body against me, feel the bulge in his pants press against my lower back only adding to the ache in my core… The way his chest felt, rising and falling behind me… “Then tread carefully… because in the end, don’t forget I am a beast, worse than any other.” I closed my
YILEYNA The Night of The Moon Goddess’ Festival arrived and, like every year, the skies were clear, the full moon gracing us with its presence, and the sheer ambience of the night was warm and welcoming. The merry music drifted in through the open windows, making you want to get up and join. I was getting ready with Charlene. She had been adamant that I spend the afternoon getting ready with her, although this was usually a time one spent with their families, and every year before this one, she and her mother got ready together just as I did with mine. "Those curlers look ready to be removed." Charlene said to the human woman who was helping us. "Yes, princess." Belinda replied, bowing her head before she came over to me and began to remove the curlers from my hair. I stared in the mirror at my face. My make-up was done, having been told my skin was perfect without a base. She said she’d do subtle touch-ups… but I looked entirely different… I looked older, more mature… My cheeks w
YILEYNA "Maybe I was wrong…" Raiden murmured, confusing me. I pulled him to the side as the next song began and more people began to join in with the dancing. "Hi, Theon." I said as I collected my bunny from the ground, dusting it off. His eyes snapped to me, and I saw the tick in his jaw as he clenched his teeth. "Yileyna." My stomach fluttered, as it always did when he called my name. He looked handsome, in full black, his sleeves pushed up and his pants hugging his thighs. A white belt with a silver chain on it was around his hips, only emphasising his incredible body. "It’s a pleasure to see you, Theon." Raiden offered, smiling respectfully. No one needed to announce it for me to know that everyone already saw him as their soon to be Beta. "Wish I could say the same." Theon’s cold reply came. I looked between the two men, the humour that had danced in Raiden’s eyes moments earlier was gone, replaced by curiosity and a hint of something else. "Well, enjoy the evening. Yil