Chapter 65


    65. An Unexpected Reaction


    YILEYNA


    The day of the ball had finally arrived, and my nerves were running wild. The n wasn’t the best… But


    it was all we really had, and we were going to riskit. Raiden had needed some persuasion; he didn’t


    think me putting myself at risk was worth anything; however in the end, I had managed to convince


    him. Then there was Charlene, who had been an entirely different story, saying she didn’t want to


    pretend to me me and how her father wouldn’t be happy with me either. She didn’t want me hurt, but


    I had managed to get her on-board. The chances of Theon actually ying up weren’t even solid


    anyway, plus I was sure the king would be angry at him although Charlene didn’t agree with this.


    We were just going to try and see what happens.


    I was a little worried for Raiden though, not wanting him to get in trouble and although Zarian had


    offered to apany me, Raiden had said he was the safer option as he was the son of one of the


    gammas.


    I had ended up telling Raiden about my abilities, although Zarian had not been happy with that but I


    trusted Raiden, and so he had begrudgingly agreed. The two often seemed to sh, as if there was an


    unspokenpetition between them.


    Men. I will never understand them.


    Aside from that, I was doing my patrol duty as well as training with Zarian. It was bing increasingly


    obvious that somehow, I was able to manipte the weather. Something which was beginning to cause


    a deep fear within me… Giving birth to a chilling terror, for the only species on Kadia that could bend


    the weather was not one I ever wanted to be associated with.


    I pushed the thought away, not letting the fear get the better of me. Not tonight. I pulled at the top of my


    dress, staring in the mirror, I swear if I bent over I feared I’d spill out of it, or my nipple would peek out


    to greet the world.


    “You look beautiful.” Zarian said as he entered the room.


    I was at his ce currently as I had gotten ready here tonight. He was the one who had ordered the


    dress for me, from none other than his mother from his own kingdom. It was exquisite, different from


    the Astalion designs, and dare I admit, very sexy.


    The undeyer was a fitted nude strapless bodysuit, which pushed my breasts up even more. The


    dress itself was a delicate fabric with silver beads and clear crystals. I was worried that I’d tear it, on top


    of that Zarian refused to take any payment for it. “Allow me.” He saiding over and fastening the


    two hooks I couldn’t reach at the back.” You look incredibly ravishing…” He looked in the mirror over


    my shoulder as I smoothed the fabric over my hips. I touched my neck, I still wore the ne, the inn


    wasn’t the safest ce. Although I had not been bothered by anyone, there were questionable visitors


    and when I had taken the ne


    to a jeweller to sell it I could tell from the greedy look in his eyes it had been valuable. Something he


    was trying to trick me out of, so I had changed my mind, refusing to sell it at all. I’ll keep it safe for now.


    Maybe in the future when and if I needed money, it would be a good investment I could feel the


    pendant between my breasts and adjusted the chain a little.


    “You won’t remove your ne?” Zarian asked, his gaze dipping to my breasts.


    For some reason, I hadn’t shown anyone it, but he had seen the chain often enough.


    “No, it’s precious.” I said, turning to face him. “Distracted somewhere?”


    He smirked, stepping closer. My heart skipped a beat, since that day we hadn’t had any more moments


    and in a way I was relieved. “You are a wee distraction.” He winked, but my stomach twisted.


    Distraction…


    It was the reason Theon left me.


    “Well, today I hope I am a distraction enough.”


    I turned back to the mirror, gazing at my reflection. My hair had been styled by a friend of Zarian’s who


    had her own beauty parlour here in Westerfell. She was a mage and after seeing her work I knew if it


    wasn’t for her race, she would be the most popr beautician in the city.


    Spending time with Zarian made me realise that there was such a high level of discrimination toward


    other species that I had never known of, it was appalling. When Charlene was Alpha I would address


    this issue, or even when things calmed down a little, I could talk to Raiden and Charlene both.


    It wasn’t fair.


    My hair had been put up in a low bun, with a braid which was entwined with a hair vine and sparkly


    gems scattered around it. Although I had wanted my hair open, Zarian had immediately said it was a


    bad idea. My hair wasn’t that bad but he refused to change his mind, saying to trust him. Zarian had


    been the one to make every decision tonight, I had wanted to keep my make-up simple, but even that


    was something Zarian had refused, saying we needed to go all out. Although I had had my make-up


    fully done on the moon goddess festival, something about me had changed from all those months ago.


    I looked different, even more like a woman than I did back then. My breasts looked slightlyrger,


    although that may just be the dress, my hips were curvier, and my face looked more mature. A silver


    sparkle covered my body, and a touch of shimmer was brushed over my cheeks.


    My heart thudded as I stared at myself once again, that sliver of fear settled into me. I looked like…


    dare I say it? No. 4 The only other jewellery I wore were dangly drop earrings that glittered brightly. It


    would be a lie to say I was not nervous, I just hoped Raiden didn’t get the brunt of this.


    The doorbell rang and I knew it must be Raiden to collect me.


    “It’s time.” Zarian said, holding out my grey fur coat to me. I took a deep breath as I took it, ready to


    face them all…


    The queen had gone above and beyond to create the perfect venue for the extravagant ball. The


    Astalion and Silver Storm banners hung from every wall. A proud reminder of who was in power.


    Gands of white flowers, vines and lights adorned the grand chandeliers, pirs and railings.


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    Dangly strings of crystals hung in rows across the ceiling, and when the light hit them, they dazzled


    brightly.


    The guests were all dressed up, the nobles of Westerfell wore the colours of their house whilst Alphas


    and other guests wore their pack colours.


    I had my hand hooked around Raiden’s arm, trying to soothe my heart as we stepped into the grand


    hall of the castle. I hadn’t been here in days… and although I hadn’t seen Charlene, Raiden had been


    the link between us passing her messages, and it was nice to hear from her even if it wasn’t in person.


    She had been very busytely and although it was because she was busy, I had a feeling her mother


    was stopping her from leaving the castle.


    One of her greatest wishes was that she would find her mate tonight, but the chances for that were low.


    Raiden really was a gentleman. Although he had openly checked me out when Zarian had opened the


    door, he was now doing his best to keep his gaze on my face and even then, kept looking away. It was


    a little amusing, I’m sure I didn’t look that different with all the makeup.


    He himself looked handsome; in a ck and gold patterned jacket.


    “You look… really different tonight.” He said as we made our way through the crowds.


    Eyes followed us and I was sure my rather revealing dress was going to be a source of discussion now.


    But I just hoped it had an effect on a certain someone.


    I raised an eyebrow, looking up at Raiden. “You have said that three times already, I’m beginning to


    worry I don’t look good.” I replied amused.


    “No… there’s just… you just do…” He trailed off sighing.


    “Let’s go pay our respect to our Alpha.” Raiden said with a wink at me.


    “Let’s go.” I said, my heart was thudding as I looked towards the royals.


    The king and queen looked regal, and for once the king had his long hair braided back, a crown sat


    upon it. He was dressed in smart pants and a patterned ck and silver jacket in the colours of the


    pack. The queen too looked regal in silver and purple with a crown upon her head.


    But Charlene, my queen, looked the most beautiful. She was in a stunning silvery grey dress with a


    tulleyered skirt and a white floral detail scattered down from her waist. The bodice was nude with


    flowers along the top. A tiara sat upon her head and her face was glowing as she smiled politely at the


    couple her parents were talking to.


    I saw several Alphas nce my way, unmated. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes, they were like a pack


    of hungry wolves… Theon was standing with Ryan a few feet away, looking handsome in ck pants,


    a shirt, and a jacket simr to Raiden’s, but in ck and red.


    I saw him pause, stiffening slightly as we approached, and I knew he had sensed us. I stepped closer


    to Raiden, pressing my breast against his arm.


    “You look handsome tonight.” I said softly, knowing that even with the music and chatter he’d hear us.


    “Why thank you, but you already told me.” Raiden replied in a seductive whisper. “Raiden! Yileyna!”


    Ryan called,ing over to us. “Yileyna, may I say you look incredibly beautiful tonight. I’m sure you


    will be the talk of the ball, or more like the desire of every unmated werewolf.”


    He took my hand, kissing it just as Theon turned. His heart rate quickened slightly as he looked me


    over, his eyes shing gold as they raked me from my feet to my waist, then to my breasts. Raiden’s


    arm snaked around my waist possessively, and I ced my hand on his chest, smiling up at him, trying


    not to focus on him. “Thank you Ryan, you look handsome yourself.” I said looking over at him. This


    was it, look at him and act like you don’t care… I turned towards Theon, my heart betraying me as it


    began pounding. Our eyes met and I tried not to pay attention to the way his breathing was heavier, his


    eyes that were entirely gold bore into mine, a frown on his handsome face and his anger was palpable.


    But it was the fire within his eyes that made my core knot, the way a strand of his hair flicked in front of


    his forehead sexily. Those eyes that devoured me were now drinking me up and the way he licked his


    lips, swallowing hard, made me feel lightheaded.


    Through my own storm of emotions, I felt satisfied.


    Perfect.


    I had his attention…


    “Theon, hi.” I said lightly, smiling as innocently as I could. His nostrils red and when his gaze flicked


    from my lips to my eyes, I knew he knew exactly what I was trying to do.


    But before each one of us could say anything more, Raiden squeezed my waist, making me look at him


    questioningly. Before he could even reply, I sensed the powerful aura of the Alpha and heard the royal


    family approaching. “Raiden, Yileyna, it’s lovely to see you two, together.” Alpha Andres’s deep voice


    came. “Thank you, Alpha. You look beautiful Luna Soleil, Princess Charlene.” Raiden said, as I pulled


    away from his hold, turning towards the Alpha family. “Alpha, Luna.” I said smiling politely, but his


    reaction was not one I was expecting.


    The moment his eyes fell on me, his smile vanished. 2


    Great, now what have I done?


    I smiled at the queen and Charlene, wanting to crush her in a hug! I had missed her, but the king’s


    reaction disturbed me.


    His heart was beating violently in his chest, and his face was pale as he stared at me.


    “Alpha, are you alright?” I asked concerned, stepping closer to him.


    He stepped back as if my touch would burn, looking me over head to toe before he turned and walked


    off. I stared after him as I felt all eyes on me, and the queen tutted.


    “I’m sure your aim was to seduce many men tonight, Yileyna, yet your attire is indeed an insult to the


    king. Obviously, with such a dress all men would lust after you.” She spat before she turned and


    stormed off.


    I frowned as I stood there confused, I knew a look of lust and the king was not looking at me like that.


    The queen’s thoughts were disgusting, the king may not like me, but he had never looked at me in that


    way.


    But I couldn’t me her, Theon had told me he had cheated on his true mate… perhaps she was just


    insecure…


    What concerned me more was, why had the king reacted like that?


    I suddenly felt lost and confused, not even realising when Charlene closed the gap between us and


    hugged me tightly…