Chapter 44


    44. The King’s Decision


    YILEYNA


    I opened my eyes and smiled, seeing Theon lying there; his eyes closed, his one arm under his head,


    the other one loosely draped over his chiseled stomach. Sexy, hot, and absolutely divine from every


    angle. I had a god in my bed, and I was notining, or more like he had me in his bed considering


    this was his cabin.


    I looked around the room and smiled, we were finally home.


    We had arrivedtest night and had all retreated to bed. The journey back had taken eleven days. In


    that time, there had been three attacks on the ship, but to everyone’s shock, we had made it back


    without anyone dying or seriously injured. Everyone joked that having the Alpha king’s daughter on


    board must have surely brought us luck.


    It was obvious that life at sea was extremely dangerous, and in thest decade the number of ships


    lost at sea only grew, but it was clear that luck had been on our side for this journey.


    I lifted my head, rolling onto my side so I could look at his handsome face, propping myself up on my


    elbow.


    Goddess, you sure didn’t hold back when creating him… The urge to run my fingers down his jaw


    overtook me and, reaching up, I brushed my fingertips down his perfectly carved jaw, only for his hand


    to grab my wrist a momentter and his eyes opened. They met mine, and I smiled, slightly tilting my


    head to the side.


    “Morning.” I said softly as he removed his arm from under his head and pulled me on top of him.


    “What are you doing?” He asked, his gaze raking over my body. I was wearing a cotton shirt of his that


    I had pulled on afterst night’s shower. It had been rather cold, but to my relief, he hadn’t made a


    remark about me sleeping naked. I guess he must have been tired after that long journey. The shirt


    strained against my breasts, emphasizing the pinks of my ares, making my stomach flutter as his


    eyes darkened.


    “I was only admiring you.” I replied, my eyes darkening as I tugged my hand free from his hold and bent


    down, letting my hair curtain our faces.


    “I’m rather jealous that you were given so much attention when you were created.”


    I kissed his neck, closing my eyes and cherishing the moment, knowing that it was one of those rare


    moments he seldom allowed me. I smiled as he yanked me back by my hair and I looked into his


    gorgeous eyes. See, so predictably Theon.


    “Then perhaps you need to look in the mirror and realise what true beauty is.”


    My heart skipped a beat, Theon never reciprocated my feelings for him that night. He never vocally


    said much unless we were in the throes of passion and he’dpliment me.


    However, when it came to my beauty, he didn’t hold back. It was obvious he found me very appealing


    and that made me happy, but deep down I wanted him to love my personality too. Love the person I


    was inside.


    My eighteenth birthday had happened on the ship, yet only Charlene remembered it, and I had asked


    her to not tell anyone else. It hurt, remembering what I and Mom had nned for it. I was meant to


    have a party, a grand one, but… it wasn’t meant to be. I don’t kmow if Theon knew or not, but he didn’t


    mention it.


    That night, I had simply told him I’ll be sleeping with Charlene, and he had not even bothered replying.


    Yet the following day when I had been about to say something, he had growled that tonight, I was his.


    My possessive man


    I could call him mine, right? Barbara had shamelessly tried to flirt several times, but Theon hadn’t given


    her even a moment of attention, so it was clear he only had eyes for me right?


    “Oh, I know I’m beautiful and I don’t need to look in the mirror for that. You remind me of it often


    enough.” I replied smugly. He narrowed his eyes, pulling me close and pping my ass hard, sending a


    stinging pain through me.


    “Ouch.”


    “Don’t get too cocky or I’ll have to teach you a lesson.” He growled, kissing my neck Yes please.


    I blushed at the fact that I enjoyed it. I was about to say something when he kissed my lips roughly,


    flipping us over so he was straddling me. I gasped against his lips as his hands slipped under my top,


    squeezing my breasts hard. I moaned loudly, feeling my core throb when suddenly he pulled away,


    irritation clear on his face.


    “What is it?” I asked, my heart thumping and my entire body tingling from his touch.


    “The Alpha wants us to report in.” He replied coldly, tapping my thighs. He moved back before he went


    down between them, making me gasp when he bit my inner left thigh, sucking hard, sending pleasure


    coursing through me.


    “Fuck!” I moaned, wanting him to devour me, but instead he moved back, a tiny arrogant smirk on his


    face before he turned his back on me.


    “As appealing as that sounds, we only have fifteen minutes before we are to meet the Alpha.”


    Fifteen minutes?!


    “Shit!” I gasped, jumping up from the bed, rushing to my trunk and began rummaging inside for


    something to wear…


    Twelve minutester I had washed up, brushed my teeth and pulled on a ck high-neck, long -


    sleeved tunic dress which had a slit down to my waist, with a red corset around my waist and knee-high


    boots. I now wrapped my hair up into a bun as we walked down the pce hall. Half walking, half


    running to keep up with Theon’s pace.


    Shit… I wonder if th a would realise that we had been together? I’m sure we smelt of one another… Oh


    well, it was toote to think of that now and I wasn’t a child… “Can those legs of yours move any faster,


    or are they simply only good for wrapping around my waist?” Theon remarked, looking back at me. I


    shot him a re.


    “Well, it’s not my fault your long poles for legs move so fast.” I frowned. I didn’t mind though; the view of


    his broad back and that ass was very appealing… I just wished he would let me enjoy his body, but


    Theon was the type to always want control.


    “Faster, little storm. If you carry on at that pace, I’ll be tempted to train you myself and I assure you, I


    won’t take it easy.”


    “‘I know you won’t, but I don’t think I’d mind.” I whispered as he slowed at the door to the king’s office. I


    reached over about to touch his abs when he grabbed my wrist, twisting me around and pulling me


    against him. My back pressed against his chest. My eyes widened, spotting the two guards that were


    trying to remain emotionless and professional as they guarded the king’s office, but I could feel their


    eyes on us.


    “Theon!” I hissed.


    “Not everything will be pleasure, little storm.” He whispered seductively.


    Even pain is wee, big boy. I hesitated, knowing the two men could hear, and for Theon to not even


    care about the guards surprised me. Did he forget what people in Astalion thought of me? The


    daughter of traitors… Didn’t he care for his own reputation?


    “Point taken.” I whispered after a moment and tugged free from his hold. He gave me an arrogant look,


    knocking once on the door before simply opening it and entering the King’s office. Charlene and


    Madelia were already there. The happiness on the king’s face was obvious as he pped a hand on


    Charlene’s shoulder.


    “I knew it. I knew it!” He said grinning, as he turned to the both of us.


    I shut the door as Madelia looked at Theon.


    “There’s more, your majesty.” Madelia tried to speak, but the king just nodded.


    “As long as she is the heart, then there is no fear. We just need to wake her abilities-”


    “Her powers are sealed by magic that even the mage said he had nevere across before.” Theon


    cut in, his voice cold and sharp.


    The king’s smile vanished, and he turned sharply to Madelia.


    “And you didn’t think to tell me that?” He growled viciously.


    “I was trying to your majesty, forgive me for not stating it fast enough.” She bowed her head, and I


    raised an eyebrow.


    It wasn’t her fault…


    “Yes, so making Charlene go through such intense and cruel training was wrong of you… She isn’t the


    one at fault for her powers, not awakening.” I stated, making all eyes turn on me. Walking over to


    Charlene, I ced my hands on her shoulders, looking at the king, who frowned deeply.


    “Am I wrong, Alpha?” I challenged.


    “Yes, you are. Intense emotions are often a way to break seals and barriers. So we will continue with it.


    In fact, maybe we need some more extreme measures…” The king replied to my shock.


    Charlene tensed, her heart thundering as I stared at the king


    “What?” I asked quietly, but the king turned to Theon, clearly not bothered about my reactions or


    opinions.


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    “I am correct, am I not, Theon? What do you think we should do?”


    “That is true. Intense pain or emotions can break magical seals, but there’s also a risk of death, ”


    Theon said, his tone as normal as if he was stating the weather.


    Madelia frowned, looking at Charlene and I with concern.


    “She is the heart, she won’t die.” The King replied briskly, crossing his arms.


    I shook my head, irritation rising within me. I looked at Theon. Was he really not bothered?


    “Are you in agreement with this?” I asked him quietly.


    Our eyes met, but he just looked away indifferently, making a stab of pain go through me. I hated how


    he treated Charlene so coldly. “We could perhaps look for a way to break this seal.” Madelia


    suggested. The king shook his head dismissively.


    “How? Time is short, the threat from the sea and the Obsidian Shadow Pack is growing by the day. Do


    you really think that we can just look for answers to something that we didn’t even know was on her?


    Never has any mage picked up on it, and if Mage Wenyu himself has never seen such magic, the


    chances of finding a solution is low and an utter time waste.”


    “Why would someone ce a seal on me to start with?” Charlene asked quietly.


    “Sometimes as revenge for something our parents may have done.” I said icily, clenching my jaw.


    I heard Madelia gasp at my ill-hidden disrespect, but the king didn’t react, I dared a sneaky look at him


    and saw him frowning deeply. “Has the king perhaps made an enemy that we don’t know about?”


    Theon’s emotionless voice came, and I realised his voice had be slightly softer around me. But


    when we were somewhere publicly, that coldness returned with full force. To my utter surprise, the king


    didn’t reply, running a hand through his hair, his heart beating a little faster than before, but the most


    shocking thing was the guilt that filled his eyes. Guilt he tried to mask but it was far toote, and with it,


    the ring question left my lips before I could stop myself.


    “Is there anything thates to mind perhaps, Alpha?”