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Chapter 17

17. A Planned Journey

THEON

I caught her before she collapsed, looking into her beautiful face, as flawless as ever even when inpain. The urge to brush back her blonde locks was strong, but I simply lifted her into my arins as Nikolaistepped forward.

“As Beta, you should handle the evidence, i’ll take her.” He said with that face of his, you want to punchhim every time you see it.

“As an Epsilon ranked guard, you should learn when to keep your mouth shut before I have to do it foryou.” I looked him square in the eye. ‘After what you attempted… you should be worried about yourposition, because when I become Beta, you are a goner.’

His eyes flashed as I spoke the latter through the link.

‘My family is far too powerful for me to be stripped of my rank for something you have no proof of.Besides, she is the daughter of traitors. Her only value is to be treated like the whore she is.’

My eyes flashed. That blistering anger that always swam beneath the surface was threatening to riseand kill the man before me.

She isn’t a whore, call her that once more and I assure you I will cut your dick off, inch by fucking inch.So don’t try me.’ I hissed.

‘Or does the Beta want her for himself?’

I paused but didn’t turn back to him, knowing that I would only end up killing him. I left the apartment,that foreign feeling consuming me once more. The timing for them to find evidence wasn’t what I was

expecting but I didn’t really care, I had far more on my mind right now…

I looked at her inner thighs, her tiny gown barely covering anything, seeing the blood smeared betweenthem.

She shouldn’t still be bleeding… I know I had been rough… but she should heal, she’s a werewolf evenif she hasn’t shifted.

I hated how I was still drawn to her. One night hadn’t been enough. I didn’t even sleep last nightbecause all I could think about was her… The way she felt wrapped around me, the feel of her boobsagainst my chest, the sinful pleasure that actually felt fulfilling but still left me craving for more andmaybe… just maybe, her presence… As long as she kept her mouth shut.

I entered the hospital wing of the castle and spotted Ulric looking through some files.

“I need a female doctor to look her over.” I commanded emotionlessly.

“Right away, Master Theon. Take her through to room three.” He replied before hurrying off to find afemale healer. There were werewolves working here, and some who were basically the communicationlink between the healers and pack members. I walked past him, until I reached the room. I pulled backthe bedsheet and placed her down, about to move back when I realised her hair was caught in thechain hooks of one of my necklaces. I stared down at her as I slowly

utangled it from my necklace, letting the straws of hair fall by her side

Her plump kissable lips were slightly parted, slightly moist Harchont wall rising and falling steadily, herclevage on show After seeing the last night all I wanted was to them again Til forced my gaze bank tothose tempting lips, and I bent down about ta ketas her, when!

heard footsteps and moved back swiftly.

“Beta Theon.” The woman bowed her head, before walking around to the other side of the bed.

Beta… a title that was far below me I couldn’t wait for the day I didn’t have to keep this pathetic fa?adeup.

“She’s bleeding.” I said, motioning with my eyes towards her legs.

Her eyes widened with understanding before she gave me a brisk nod.

“Ah! Did something happen? Was she in a fight? How did she become unconscious?” She asked,about to move the sheet when she hesitated. “Umm will you turn away, sir?”

Like I haven’t seen her naked. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes and crossing my arms, turned myback on them.

“Not entirely, she had sex for the first time last night… yet this morning she seemed to be bleedingagain. That’s not normal, is it? Plus she may be a little stressed.”

I didn’t need to be looking at the woman to know she was blushing profusely.

“Ah! I see it… it can happen, and she hasn’t shifted, her healing is slower… Um, maybe there wassome internal bruising… Especially if the, umm, intercourse was rough…”

Obviously, it was rough. I didn’t know the girl who enjoyed peeping on people having sex was a virgin.

“I will heal her, but I will need to ask her some questions when she wakes up. Why is sheunconscious?”

I turned back, only to see her with her hands on Yileyna’s stomach, a pale green glow around herhands.

“You can ask her. Inform me when she awakes and leaves.” I replied coldly and walked out.

Why were women so stupid? 2novelbin

Now to go tolerate and try to teach another stupid one. I made my way through the halls and stoppedoutside the princess’ room. Last night I saw her try to argue with her father when I was announced asBeta. Her love for her friend was pretty strong. It’s a shame they didn’t really have as much timetogether as they thought… 2

She stepped out of her room, her usual smile missing.

“Good morning, Theon.” She said quietly.

The so-called treasure. There was nothing special about her, from the day she shifted until now I didn’tsense any strong aura from her. She was as ordinary as any she-wolf.

I led the way to the training ground, debating on whether I should talk to the Andres.

‘Alpha Andres, as you know, certain incriminating evidence may have been found at the previousBeta’s house… What do you intend to do with Yileyna?’ I asked through the link.

She is innocent, regardless of what her parents have done. I don’t know yet, I will have a think … Itrusted Will… I need to see if there’s anything that can put him under suspicion first. I will not believethis until I have the proof before me. Zeridaan is on his way.’

“Of course, he was your closest confidant. However, I would advise that you make it clear that no oneis to bother her.’ I replied, keeping my voice indifferent.

He was silent for a moment. ‘Come to my office after Charlene’s training.’ I knew what he wanted totalk about, why I was so concerned about Yileyna. I wish I knew the answer to that too. She was just apawn in this game. I guess it was only fair that I showed her some compassion…

I stopped when we reached the training court and I turned to Charlene. “As future Alpha of this pack,you really are lacking. Warm-up and then get in position.” She nodded and I turned my back on her,frowning. I glanced at the clear sky. The sun was beginning to rise, and I knew many will still be asleepafter last night’s festival.

Another peaceful day in the City of Westerwell…

The tides were changing and the people didn’t even realise…

Everything will unfold as it should… As planned.

—–

I stood opposite the Andres in his office as he sat back in his seat staring at me with a thoughtfulexpression on his face.

“You wanted to see me, Alpha.”

“I did. Theon, you have potential for a lot more. I must have done something right for the goddess tohave you come to my pack, with no one coming to find you for the last two years. It means you weremeant to be here.”

If only you knew.

“If it’s alright, may I ask what the relationship between you and Yileyna is?”

Not that it’s your business.

“Why does the Alpha ask?”

He grinned, running his hand through his straggly hair.

“Like I said, you have potential… Last night I had hoped that you and Charlene would be mated, it wasa low probability, but I did wish you two were true mates. However, obviously, that isn’t the case. Youcould, however, perhaps consider a future by taking Charlene as a chosen mate. This kingdom needsher to have a strong man by her side. You have potential, I can see it. Don’t waste it.” 2

I won’t be wasting anything. “I appreciate the king considering me so highly, but I’m not really thinkingof settling down yet. There’s a lot I need and want to do, and with the threat rising from the sea as wellas the

Obsidian Shadow Pack, I need to stay focused without any distractions

He nodded in understanding

*’see I understand, you are correct actually.” He sighed and sat back. “So, I presume there is nothingbetween you and Yileyna.”

I raised an eyebrow

I wasn’t going to answer that

“Anything else Alpha?”

“Ah… Is Charlene showing any signs of awakening her powers?” He asked.

As much as a dead doornail.

“I’m afraid not.”

He sighed and I had to admit it’s weird that someone as powerful as him had a daughter who wassimply put, useless.

“There is a mage who will be able to see if she is the child of prophecy, the treasure of Kaeladia. Heresides in the Purien Isles. I think it may be ideal if you take her to him. If she is the treasure, he willconfirm it. If not, then perhaps it was just not meant to be…”

I frowned. That wasn’t possible. The prophecy was absolute. The one who holds the heart holdsunfathomable power, an Alpha female.

“That’s not possible. You said there was a prophecy, which was absolute.”

“This is not widely known, but the queen has had two miscarriages… Perhaps the child of prophecy isgone.” He said quietly, looking at his hands.

The news derailed me too. This was…

“Will the mage be able to check even if her power is sealed?” I asked.

“Yes, he will, he is blind but he has the gift to see what we cannot. He will confirm it. I sent a letter tohim and he is willing to see her despite being in ill health. He may not have long left so I would ratheryou set out soon. Ideally, immediately after your passage of the Beta ceremony.”

“I think making me Beta and then having me leave the palace would be more questionable, hold off onthe ceremony for a while.”

I pushed the thought that had come to my mind away, it was not because of her.

“That’s true… I can’t trust many people, it will be a small team. You will travel by ship and we all knowwhat the waters hold. Keep training Charlene on the journey.”

“The Purien Isles are at least a ten-day journey away, and that is if there are no stops.”

“I know, but we have no other choice.” Andres sighed and stood up. “We need these answers. Give methree days, I will have a ship and a trusted team to make this journey.”

I gave a curt nod.

A trusted team… alone at sea for that long… The king’s trust in me was admirable. Now to see howgood a judge he is in the rest of his choices.

“Is that all?”

“Yes, thank you for your time.” Andres nodded. I turned and left the office.

I might just go and see what was happening with Yileyna. The healer had sent a message via someoneto inform me that she was healthy and had left the hospital wing earlier whilst I had been trainingCharlene.

She still owed me an answer.

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